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Background
Overview
This mission represents India's proactive policy response to a strategic vulnerability, demonstrating the government's role in industrial development, resource security, and achieving national goals like net-zero emissions and technological self-reliance. It's a key example of targeted government intervention.
The National Critical Mineral Mission is a strategic initiative by the Indian government, launched in 2023, aimed at securing the supply chain of critical minerals essential for the nation's economic growth, energy transition, and national security. It focuses on enhancing domestic exploration, production, processing, and acquiring overseas assets to reduce import dependence.