ZIRO : The Governing Council of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), Lower Subansiri, on Friday approved a series of infrastructure and development projects worth ₹65 lakh aimed at improving civic amenities and public infrastructure in mining-affected areas of the district.

The meeting, held at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hall, was chaired by Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner and attended by Ziro-Hapoli MLA Hage Appa along with heads of various district departments.

The Council approved the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) work plan for 2026 under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY). Most of the sanctioned works will be executed by the Water Resources Department (WRD), Ziro Division.

Among the major projects approved are upgrades to the Padi Yubbe Outdoor Stadium, including installation of plastic gallery seats, painting and electrification works. The Council also sanctioned the construction of community toilets at Subu Ago (Doginanii) and Hill Top, Hapoli, with the latter to be taken up following site realignment.

Other approved works include installation of cattle traps at Sikhebo and Hagio in Hari, construction of a siltation pit at Myolyang, and maintenance of classrooms and sanitation facilities at Upper Primary School (UPS) Sibe and Upper Primary School Pare Ami.

The Council also approved procurement of computers, inverter backup systems and repair of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) units for government offices and educational institutions to strengthen administrative and educational infrastructure.

The District Mineral Foundation Trust, constituted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, implements development initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana in mining-affected areas.

During the meeting, the Council reiterated its commitment to transparent utilisation of funds and called for timely and quality execution of all sanctioned projects. (DIPR)