The Ashoka Centre for People-Centric Energy Transition organized a consultation workshop to address the challenges of securing a stable supply of critical minerals essential for India's energy transition. The discussions focused on vulnerabilities in mineral supply chains, strategies to improve resource efficiency, and the role of the circular economy in material recovery.
Experts from ACPET, ICRIER, and CSEP shared insights on reducing India’s dependence on imports, enhancing recycling rates, and promoting vertical integration in mineral processing to bolster domestic capabilities. ACPET presented mineral demand projections for clean energy technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above, aligned with India’s Net-Zero target for 2070. ICRIER highlighted innovative recycling technologies and mineral recovery through circular practices, while CSEP examined the geographical distribution of mines and the monopolistic tendencies of key players at various extraction stages.
The workshop emphasized collaboration among stakeholders to establish sustainable practices, strengthen domestic capabilities, and develop effective frameworks for critical mineral supply chains and circular economy principles. Participants collectively committed to tackling the challenges of India’s energy transition, crafting strategies for sustainable mineral supply, and supporting renewable energy goals with a balance between environmental and economic priorities.
The event fostered strong stakeholder relationships and laid the groundwork for future planning in the mineral resource sector, demonstrating the critical need for innovation and cooperation to advance India’s energy transition.
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