Jaipur, Oct. 28 -- The state has spent Rs.7,217.28 crore of the Rs.12,311.15 crore sanctioned for development works under District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), with chief secretary V Srinivas directing officials to prioritise drinking water, healthcare, education, environmental protection and skill development in mining-affected areas. Chairing a meeting of state-level DMFT committee at the secretariat, Srinivas asked officials to ensure that funds were allocated according to local needs and the priority of projects, with particular emphasis on quality, timely completion and effective monitoring. He directed finance department to approve funds after assessing importance and quality of proposed works, stressing that DMFT resources should serve as a key instrument for improving living conditions in areas affected by mining. Srinivas has also asked district collectors to hold regular meetings of district-level DMFT management committees, identify local requirements and ensure proper approval and monitoring of development projects....