Critical minerals for India

The Union Minister of Coal & Mines has unveiled India's first-ever report on “Critical Minerals for India” identifying a list of 30 critical minerals. India has taken a significant step towards enhancing its strategic resource security by officially releasing its first-ever critical minerals list. The list comprises 30 key minerals that are crucial for India’s economic growth, technological development and pursuit of a net-zero future. This move aims to reduce import dependence, enhance supply-chain resilience, and support the country’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).