Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Govt Launches Rs 210 Cr Research Program for Critical Minerals
The Indian government has started a 3-year project worth Rs 210 crore to research critical minerals.
Only nine special centers can join, each with a mix of schools and companies.
They must work on a real problem and show how their findings can be used.
The government will pay most of the cost, but companies must also contribute some money.
The project covers all steps of finding and using these important minerals.
Three-year program led by Anusandhan National Research Foundation and Ministry of Mines
Nine pre-selected CoEs can apply, each led by one and including at least two academic and two industry partners
Research must address a clear industry problem and show path to usable technology
Funding released yearly based on targets, industry partners contribute 10% cash
Research covers full chain of critical minerals, from exploration to recycling
- Who
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation and Ministry of Mines
- What
- Launched a Rs 210 crore research program
- When
- Three-year duration
- Where
- India
- Why
- To research critical minerals and their uses
- Program Duration
- Three years
- Total Funding
- Rs 210 crore
- Eligible Institutions
- Nine pre-selected Centers of Excellence (CoEs)
- Industry Contribution
- 10% cash of project cost
- Research Scope
- Full chain of critical minerals