India and UK Launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Key Figures | G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Coal and Mines, India), Yvette Cooper (UK's Foreign Secretary) |
| Objective | Strengthening global critical mineral supply chains, ensuring long-term resource security |
| Key Applications | Electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, semiconductor manufacturing, defence technologies, advanced electronics, telecommunications infrastructure |
| Alignment | Aligns with India's National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to strengthen access to essential minerals for future technologies and energy security |

