Govt may permit private miners to extract lithium for battery production

The Government is attempting to modify the law to permit private miners to collect lithium, a crucial component of batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage, as the country strives to become more self-sufficient in green technologies. In wake of this action, the government is also aiming to reduce India’s dependence on imports for some key minerals while putting the country in a better position to compete in the lucrative battery supply chain.