the Indian government has come out with a list of 30 critical minerals that are central to its ongoing efforts to pivot away from a fossil fuel-intensive energy mix.
These minerals are on the list, along with others such as beryllium, phosphorus and indium, which have applications in many sectors, including high-tech electronics, agriculture and defence. Dr Rajesh Chadha, a senior fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress in Delhi, said the list is an acknowledgement of how “skewed critical minerals supply chains will impact India’s green transition”, but added that the government’s attention should now be on securing a supply of these minerals for India’s needs.
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