Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission:
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore. This initiative is aimed at addressing the critical need for minerals that are essential for key technologies and defense manufacturing. The CMM seeks to boost the domestic production of critical minerals, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance India’s resource security by fostering both onshore and offshore mining activities.
