India’s Minerals Diplomacy

Source:  TH Subject:  International relations/ Economic Resources Context: India is recalibrating its global mineral strategy following the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 and the tightening of export controls by China on rare earths. About India’s Minerals Diplomacy: What it is? Minerals diplomacy is the strategic use of international partnerships and …

Critical minerals are a strategic asset

 Syllabus: Energy Source:  IE Context: India’s push for clean energy, electronics, and strategic technologies has placed critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths at the center of policy discourse. The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and recent export restrictions by China have highlighted India’s vulnerability and the need for self-reliance. About Critical minerals are …