China's Critical Minerals Dominance A Threat To India, Japan? What Minister Piyush Goyal Told NDTV
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Why in news
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted China's dominance in critical minerals as a risk to global supply chain resilience and emphasized India's growing semiconductor partnerships with Japan.
Background
India's Semiconductor Mission aims to integrate India into the global semiconductor supply chain. The minister cited China's export restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary example of the risks posed by geographic concentration of critical minerals.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia Semiconductor Mission: A government initiative to establish India as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and design.
- PostPiyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- S&TCritical Minerals: Essential materials like Lithium, Cobalt, and Rare Earth Elements required for high-tech electronics and green energy.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains on India's technological sovereignty and the necessity of diversifying global supply chains.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain vulnerability: High reliance on single-source geographic concentrations for essential minerals like Lithium and Cobalt.
- Strategic autonomy: The need to decouple critical technology dependencies from geopolitical rivals to ensure national security.
Keywords: Supply chain resilience · Critical minerals · Technological sovereignty · Geographic concentration · Strategic autonomy
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