New Delhi: Government think tank, NITI Aayog on Wednesday convened a stakeholder consultation on the requirement of critical minerals for strategic sectors, bringing together experts from the government, research institutions, academia and industry to assess India's future mineral needs and strengthen supply chain resilience.
The meeting focused on estimating the current and future demand for critical minerals across strategic and emerging sectors, identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthening domestic capabilities in exploration, processing and recycling, and promoting collaboration among key stakeholders.
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In a post on X, NITI Aayog said the consultation reflected its continued commitment to evidence-based policymaking and securing critical mineral value chains essential for India's economic growth, technological advancement and national security.
The discussions come at a time when India is expected to witness a sharp rise in demand for critical minerals as the country expands clean energy technologies, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing.
