Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Directly impacts India's energy security, industrial growth, technological sovereignty, and foreign policy in a rapidly evolving global landscape. It's a cross-cutting issue for economy, environment, and international relations.
Critical minerals are essential for modern technologies, particularly in digital and green energy transitions, making their secure supply vital for national economic and strategic autonomy. Strategic stockpiling involves creating reserves of these minerals to mitigate supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and geopolitical risks.