NITI Aayog has constituted a high-level Critical & Strategic Minerals Committee to accelerate India’s efforts in identifying, assessing, and developing critical mineral resources vital for the nation’s energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and strategic sectors. This significant initiative follows the Ministry of Mines’ recognition of IIT (ISM), Dhanbad as a Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission. The newly formed Committee brings together distinguished experts and senior leadership from premier national institutions and major mining organizations. A major highlight of the Committee’s composition is the inclusion of Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NLC India Ltd., as a Member. His participation underscores NLC India’s growing national role in strategic mineral exploration, sustainable mining solutions, and resource security. Shri Motupalli’s expertise and leadership in the lignite and mining sector are expected to significantly contribute to the Committee’s objectives. The Committee is empowered to invite additional experts and will submit its comprehensive report within 12 months. The inclusion of NLC India’s CMD as a key member reflects the organization’s strategic capability and strong commitment to national resource development under the National Critical Mineral Mission.
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