Disruption in Supply of Rare Earth Magnets
India is facing disruptions in the supply of Rare Earth Magnets (REM) primarily imported from China. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has highlighted the import statistics and the dependency on Chinese imports. The National Critical Mineral Mission has been established to enhance domestic capacity and resilience in critical minerals, including Rare Earth Elements (REE). The Ministry of Mines is also funding R&D projects related to REE, with a total of 11 projects approved for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, amounting to ₹9.33 crore.
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