A.P. govt. eyeing ₹20,000-crore investment in rare earth mineral processing sector, says Minister
The Andhra Pradesh government is targeting ₹20,000 crore in investments for its rare earth mineral processing sector. The state aims to leverage its significant beach sand mineral deposits to boost industrial development and job creation.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights India's strategic push to capitalize on domestic mineral resources to reduce import dependency and stimulate regional economic growth.
Minister for Excise, Mines & Geology Kollu Ravindra has said that the government was formulating an action plan for the establishment of titanium sponge, titanium metal and rare earth and advanced mineral processing industries, with a target to attract investment of over ₹20,000 crore.
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