India strengthens mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and KABI. By promoting a circular economy and e-waste recycling, India secures critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition
Click to View MoreIndia has the world’s third-largest Rare Earth Element reserves but produces little due to complex geology, skewed mineral composition, and weak processing capacity. Through the National Critical Mineral Mission, policy reforms, incentives, recycling, and overseas partnerships, India aims to build a full domestic REE value chain.
Click to View MoreChina’s export restrictions on rare earth elements, affecting global defense, semiconductor, and green energy sectors. India must urgently build domestic processing capacity and secure resilient supply chains to protect its strategic autonomy, economic security, and technological independence.
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