
India's Drive Towards Self-Reliance in Critical Minerals
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 11:31 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
India is making strides to achieve self-sufficiency in critical minerals, with exploration projects underway at over 1,200 sites. During an Independence Day speech, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of self-reliance in these minerals for supporting sectors like technology, energy, and defense amid the global push for clean energy.