Govt aims to put max number of critical blocks on auction by 2031

DEMAND FOR THESE MINERALS IS GROWING WITH CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITIONS GATHERING MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE

- Press Trust of India

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday sought participation and support of the industry for the success of the National Critical Mineral Mission and said that it is aiming to put a maximum number of critical blocks on auction by 2031.

The minister also stressed on the need for the country to become self-reliant in critical minerals and said that it can be possible when both government and industry works as a team.

"I request you all to participate in his mission so that it becomes successful," Satish Chandra Dubey, minister of state for Coal and Mines said while addressing Ficci's critical minerals mission.