What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a
1 and 2 only
b
2 only
c
1 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Governance (Local) & MiningMineral Policy and Local DevelopmentDistrict Mineral Foundations (DMFs)mineral explorationmineral-rich districtspersons affected by miningState Governmentslicencesmineral exploration