‘Why Depend on Other Countries?’ PM Modi’s ₹2,814 Crore Plan to Give India Its Own Critical Mineral Muscle

Prime Minister Modi said the Union Cabinet approved a Capex Support Scheme with Rs 2,814 crore to expand domestic processing of critical minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt, reducing import dependence. The scheme funds new processing plants, capital subsidies, greater value addition and stronger supply chains to address geopolitical risks, price volatility and threats to economic and national security.