India’s Critical Minerals Challenge

India’s Critical Minerals Challenge

From All Things Policy by Takshashila Institution

April 28, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 1846

About this episode

The episode discusses India's challenges in the critical minerals sector and the historical context shaping its policies.

The global conversation on power is evolving, from energy security to supply chain resilience, and now to the minerals that underpin modern technology. Despite significant geological potential, India remains a marginal player in global rare earth production. The gap between what exists and what is extracted raises deeper questions. In this episode, Shobhankita Reddy and Shreya Ramakrishnan of the Takshashila Institution examine the biggest barriers in India’s rare earth and critical minerals ecosystem, and trace the historical forces that have shaped the policies, incentives, and mining systems we see today. Read more: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/04/why-indias-vast-monazite-resources-should-be-opened-to-private-sector-mining https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/critical-minerals-pax-silica-donald-trump-10482197/ Are you passionate about shaping India's future? Keen to find solutions for India's most pressing challenges? Look no further than Takshashila's Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy. This 48-weekend programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to pivot to a meaningful career in public policy. Apply at…

People in this episode

Guests: Shobhankita Reddy, Shreya Ramakrishnan

Topics covered

  • critical minerals
  • India
  • rare earth production
  • energy security
  • supply chain resilience

Keywords

  • critical minerals
  • rare earth
  • India
  • mining policies
  • energy security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Takshashila Institution

Places: India, Bengaluru

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