Summary: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy stated that India aims to achieve self-sufficiency in essential minerals like lithium within the next 3-4 years. The National Critical Mineral Mission, funded with Rs. 32,000 crore (US$ 3.67 billion), seeks to boost domestic mining. India aspires to lead global mineral exploration by 2047, promoting renewable energy and reducing import dependency.

GSI is collaborating with Argentina on five lithium blocks to enhance exploration. Since 1851, GSI has broadened its role to include dam construction, tunnelling, cultural preservation, and disaster preparedness. This growing focus on domestic mineral production aims to reduce reliance on imports, support renewable energy, and strengthen India's resource security in the future.

Source: IBEF 

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