Despite the availability of crores of rupees of funds with the District Mineral Foundation Trust, people residing in the Darlaghat cement belt are bearing the brunt of dusty roads in the absence of timely repair and maintenance.
The fund, which was constituted in June 2017, was aimed at mitigating the woes of people affected by mining activities. The Trust is headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Solan. At least Rs 90 crore has been collected under the fund since its inception.
“Initially, the fund was supposed to be utilised for various development works within a 3-km area from a cement plant. The distance was enhanced to 15 km in October,” said District Mining Officer Kulbhushan.
