National Critical Mineral Mission
Powering India's Clean Energy Future
Why Critical Minerals Matter
🔆 Solar Energy: Silicon, Tellurium, Gallium power India's 64 GW PV capacity.
💨 Wind Energy: Rare Earths like Neodymium are vital for 140 GW wind goal by 2030.
🚗 Electric Vehicles: Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel power India's EV revolution.
🔋 Energy Storage: Batteries demand stable Lithium & Cobalt supply.
Mission Objectives
✅ Secure India's supply chain of critical minerals through domestic & international sources.
💡 Promote R&D, skill development, innovation & value addition in mineral processing.
Mission Targets (2024–2030)
| Target | Goal |
|---|---|
| Domestic Exploration Projects | 1200 |
| Overseas Mineral Mines (PSUs + Private) | 50 |
| Recycling (KT) | 400 |
| Patents in Mineral Value Chain | 1000 |
| Skill Development (People) | 10,000 |
| Processing Parks | 4 |
| Centres of Excellence | 3 |
| Strategic Stockpile | 5 |
India’s Global Partnerships
India has signed agreements with Argentina (lithium), Australia (strategic minerals) and supports private sector acquisition. These partnerships ensure a future-proof supply chain for energy transition.
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