🇮🇳 *National Critical Mineral Mission* Objective 📌 Mission: To establish an effective framework for India’s self-reliance in the critical mineral sector 🌏. --- 💰 Budget and Investment 💸 Expenditure: ₹16,300 crore 🏗️ Expected Investment: ₹18,000 crore by PSUs and other stakeholders --- 🌟 Key Highlights of the Mission ✅ Comprehensive Value Chain The mission will cover all stages of the critical mineral value chain, including: 🌐 Exploration ⚒️ Mining 🏭 Beneficiation 🔄 Processing and Recycling ✅ Intensified Exploration Focus on exploring critical minerals within India and its offshore areas 🌊. ✅ Streamlined Approvals Establish a fast-track regulatory approval process for critical mineral projects 🚀. ✅ Financial Incentives Provide financial support to boost exploration initiatives 💵. --- 🌍 Strategic Goals 🌱 Sustainable Recovery Promote recovery of minerals from overburden and tailings ♻️. 🤝 International Collaboration Encourage PSUs and private sector companies to: Acquire assets abroad 🌐