New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission 2025, aimed at securing key resources essential for the country's economy, development, and national security. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav during the 20th Global Sustainability Summit hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Yadav said, "The Government of India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission 2025. Under this mission, 24 minerals have been identified as critical and strategic, and 29 other minerals have been considered important for strengthening the country's economic development and national security." He added that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has made amend...