
Jun 19, 2026
✦The Hindu Business Line
Critical Minerals: India Lacks 'Know-How' – A Stumbling Block for Our Future?
India's biggest hurdle in critical minerals is lack of industry-scale extraction knowledge, said Geological Survey of India Director General Asit Saha on Friday. While India is a powerhouse for bulk minerals, new age minerals need a different strategy. This knowledge gap is the main stumbling block for the country.