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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy highlighted the importance of the National Critical Mineral Mission for India's technological future. He explained that this initiative is crucial for achieving self-reliance in essential clean energy components. The mission addresses India's current dependence on imports for critical minerals, which creates supply chain vulnerabilities. Through substantial government investment and recycling programs, India aims to secure its position in future technologies and clean energy sectors.

Key Points: G Kishan Reddy Says Critical Mineral Mission Key to India Tech

  • Mission aims for self-reliance in EV batteries, solar panels, and semiconductors
  • India currently imports most critical minerals raising supply chain risks
  • Government approved Rs 1,500 crore recycling scheme for mineral recovery
  • NCMM launched with Rs 16,300 crore budget to build domestic capacity
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National Critical Mineral Mission key to India's clean tech resilience: G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy states National Critical Mineral Mission will ensure India's resilience in EV batteries, solar panels, and semiconductors for clean energy.

"National critical mineral mission will ensure India's resilience in the technologies of tomorrow, a clean energy. - G Kishan Reddy"

New Delhi, October 9

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that the National Critical Mineral Mission will play a key role in ensuring India's resilience in future technologies and clean energy.

Speaking at the annual plenary session of Indian Chamber of Commerce, he said the mission will be crucial for achieving Atmanirbharata (self-reliance) in EV batteries, solar panels, semiconductors, and defence applications.

"National critical mineral mission will ensure India's resilience in the technologies of tomorrow, a clean energy. It will ensure Atmnirbharata in EV batteries, solar panels, and semiconductors, and defence applications," he added.

India currently imports the majority of its critical minerals, often from a few dominant players, which raises concerns about geopolitical risks and supply chain bottlenecks.

The government's National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), launched in January 2025, aims to address this gap through exploration, processing, and recycling.

Earlier in the month, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

This scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which aims to build domestic capacity and supply chain resilience in critical minerals.

The Union Cabinet in January 2025 approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs 16,300 crore and an expected investment of Rs 18,000 crore by Public Sector Undertakings.

Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, EVs, and energy storage systems. To secure these resources, India launched the NCMM to ensure their long-term availability and processing.

Critical minerals are essential for a country's economic development and national security; their limited availability or concentration in a few geographical locations can lead to supply chain vulnerabilities.

Going further added that the key schemes like Digital India, Startup India, Gati Shakti, and PLI have significantly contributed towards self-reliance and economic strength.

He said that the coal and mining sector, once plagued by corruption, has been transformed through reforms, achieving a historic milestone of one billion tons of coal production.

The government continues to push for reforms, infrastructure development, and increased private sector participation to further India's growth and self-reliance, he added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
₹16,300 crore is a massive investment. Hope the execution matches the vision. We need to ensure transparency in how these funds are utilized and avoid the delays that often plague government projects.
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Arjun K
This is exactly what India needs! Atmanirbhar Bharat in action. The focus on recycling is smart - we can't just keep extracting new minerals. ♻️
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, I can confirm how critical this is. The current import dependency makes our projects vulnerable to global price fluctuations and supply chain issues.
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Vikram M
Good initiative but implementation will be key. We need to ensure environmental regulations aren't compromised in the rush for mineral extraction. Sustainable mining should be the priority.
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Kavya N
This will create so many jobs in mining, processing, and recycling sectors! Plus it will boost our manufacturing capabilities. Win-win for the economy and environment 🌱
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Michael C
The geopolitical angle is crucial. With tensions rising globally, having our own supply of critical minerals for defence applications is a national security imperative.

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