Centre to unveil list of critical minerals
1 min read 27 Jun 2023, 03:46 PM ISTThis meticulously compiled list is designed to identify and prioritize minerals that are essential for various industrial sectors such as high-tech electronics, telecommunications, transport and defence.
PremiumNew Delhi: In a significant move towards reducing import dependencies and strengthening supply chain resilience, the Centre will unveil “Critical Minerals List for India." The unveiling of this list marks a pivotal milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance and security in the realm of mineral resources, the ministry of mines said in a statement.
The critical mineral list will be released by Union minister of coal, mines & parliamentary affairs Pralhad Joshi in the presence of Minister of State for mines, coal & railways Raosaheb Patil Danve and other dignitaries. The august ceremony will be held at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 28 June 2023.
According to the ministry, this meticulously compiled list is designed to identify and prioritize minerals that are essential for various industrial sectors such as high-tech electronics, telecommunications, transport and defence.
The list will serve as a guiding framework for policy formulation, strategic planning and investment decisions in the mining sector. This initiative aligns with the larger vision of achieving ‘net zero’ target for India through government’s commitment to creating a robust and resilient mineral sector, it added.
India recently became the newest partner in the coveted Mineral Security Partnership to bolster critical mineral supply chains.
