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Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and  Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom Yvette Cooper today launched The India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi. While Addressing the gathering, G. Kishan Reddy emphasized that critical minerals are the backbone of modern economies and indispensable for clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and strategic sectors. He noted that the Observatory will strengthen India’s capabilities in critical mineral supply chain intelligence, support evidence-based policymaking, and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission. The Minister highlighted that the initiative reflects India’s commitment to building resilient and diversified critical mineral value chains while enhancing international cooperation with trusted partners.
Speaking on the occasion, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper underscored the importance of India-UK collaboration in developing resilient, diversified and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. She stated that greater access to critical minerals and improved information-sharing are in the mutual interest of both nations and can contribute significantly to economic growth and supply chain security. She further noted that the partnership has the potential to serve as a foundation for broader cooperation across the critical minerals sector and related strategic industries.
The Ministry of Mines informed that the launch marks a significant milestone in the growing India-UK partnership on critical minerals and supply chain resilience, reinforcing cooperation in securing the resources essential for clean energy transitions, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and emerging technologies. The initiative is expected to serve as a valuable platform for strengthening India-UK cooperation in critical minerals and supporting informed decision-making for resilient, secure and sustainable global supply chains.