India stands at a defining moment in its industrial and strategic journey. As the world accelerates toward clean energy transitions, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern economies. Recognising this reality, the Government of India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), an ambitious, future-oriented initiative designed to secure supply chains, boost domestic capability, and reduce import dependence. At the heart of this mission lies a bold target: to train and upskill 5.7 million worke...
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In the twenty-first century, minerals have quietly become the new oil. They fuel electric vehicles, power renewable energy systems, enable advanced electronics, and strengthen defence capabilities. As nations race toward a technology-driven future, the demand for minerals such as lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, nickel, and graphite is skyrocketing. Yet, their supply chains remain deeply vulnerable, threatened by geopolitical tensions, export controls, trade wars, and disruptions caused by global events. For a fast-developing nation like India, ambitious in its clean energy goals, electri...
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India is emerging as a vital new player in the global critical minerals landscape. With vast untapped reserves, proactive policy frameworks, and an increasing urgency to secure clean-energy supply chains, the country stands at a rare crossroads. The choices made today will determine whether mining becomes a catalyst for inclusive growth, or a repetition of the displacement-driven narratives of the past. By 2030-31, the National Critical Minerals Mission aims to secure 24 essential minerals. This ambition is not without foundation. India has over ₹1 lakh crore accumulated in District Mineral Fo...
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