New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced to Parliament on Monday that promising reserves of rare earth elements have been identified in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh.

The minister made this disclosure while responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha regarding mineral exploration activities in the region.

Rare earth elements constitute a group of metallic elements, including scandium and yttrium, that play crucial roles in modern technology applications.

These materials are essential components in clean energy technologies, electronics manufacturing, electric vehicle production, and various industrial processes, making their discovery strategically significant for India's technological and econo...