Modi tours Indonesia, Australia to address India's EV battery component imports
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Why in news
PM Modi visited Indonesia and Australia to secure supply chains for critical minerals (nickel and lithium) essential for India's EV battery manufacturing and the National Critical Mineral Mission.
Background
Indonesia possesses massive nickel reserves and requires domestic processing for exports. Australia holds the world's second-largest lithium reserves. India's National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is the primary framework for securing these supplies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAustralia holds the second-largest lithium reserves globally.
- BodyNational Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is India's initiative to secure critical mineral supply chains.
- PlaceIndonesia is a primary global source of nickel, a key component in EV batteries.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the strategic importance of securing critical mineral supply chains for India's transition to green energy and the role of bilateral diplomacy in achieving mineral security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain vulnerability: High dependence on specific geographies for nickel and lithium creates a single-point-of-failure risk.
- Geopolitical leverage: Resource-rich nations using domestic processing requirements as a tool for industrial policy.
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing the need for rapid EV adoption with the long-term goal of mineral self-reliance.
Keywords: Critical Minerals · Supply Chain Resilience · Strategic Autonomy · Green Transition · Mineral Diplomacy
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