Archive · 2 Jul 2025
NITI Aayog Member: Critical Materials Crucial for India
Imagine India wants to make its own important things, like electric cars and clean energy.
A key official, Dr. Saraswat, says that India needs to make sure it has access to special materials used in these technologies.
These materials are vital for national security and economic independence.
Currently, many of these materials are imported from a few countries.
Dr. Saraswat mentioned that India is working on a plan to find these materials, build processing facilities, and keep a supply on hand.
He also suggested using new technologies and reusing old materials to reduce waste and make sure India has what it needs for the future.
NITI Aayog Member Dr. VK Saraswat spoke on critical materials for India's strategic future.
He emphasized the strategic significance of rare materials in clean energy, defense, and emerging sectors.
Saraswat highlighted global dependencies and the risks associated with concentrated refining capabilities.
He outlined India's policy response under the National Mission on Critical Minerals 2025.
Saraswat stressed the need for a circular economy model and innovation in materials processing.
- Who
- Dr. VK Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog.
- What
- Dr. VK Saraswat discussed the importance of critical materials for India's strategic future.
- When
- During a lecture at the CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory on Wednesday.
- Where
- CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory.
- Why
- To highlight the need for India to secure access to critical materials for national security and economic sovereignty.
- Speaker
- Dr. VK Saraswat
- Organization
- NITI Aayog, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory
- Event
- NML Platinum Jubilee Lecture Series
- Topic
- Critical Materials for India's Strategic Future
- Key Materials
- Rare and essential materials
- Policy
- National Mission on Critical Minerals 2025