The NITI Aayog, in a post on X, said the meeting was chaired by Maj Gen K Narayanan, Programme Director, Security & Strategic Affairs Division, NITI Aayog.

The meeting was convened as a stakeholder consultation on the requirement of critical minerals for strategic sectors, bringing together experts from government, research institutions, academia and industry to deliberate on India's critical mineral requirements for strategic and emerging sectors.

The consultation reflects NITI Aayog's continued commitment to evidence-based policymaking and securing critical mineral value chains essential for India's economic growth, technological advancement and national security.