Where Power Meets Climate Purpose

India's clean energy expansion is intrinsically tied to critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths.

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Implementation. Clean energy pacts & critical minerals China currently processes over 85 pc of the world's rare earth elements, but the growing global need for secure and transparent mineral supply chains has made India a key player.

Through its National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) launched in 2023, India is setting up processing hubs and a National Critical Minerals Stockpile. It aims to produce and process key minerals for its domestic industries and to supply trusted partners like G7 nations. India's collaboration with countries like Australia, the U.S., and Japan in building mineral resilience directly aligns with the G7's Five-Point Plan for Critical Minerals Security, announced in 2023.

"India has an opportunity to become a responsible and strategic hub for mineral diplomacy," said Saloni Sachdeva Michael, energy specialist at IEEFA. "Its frameworks for traceability and circular economy can help set new global standards."