For the first time in the history of India, Lithium deposits have been found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi. Mines secretary Vivek Bhardwaj said, "Lithium reserves have been found for the first time and that too in Jammu and Kashmir." The reserves are likely to be 6 million tonnes.
Given the growing need for batteries and the use of lithium in them, this reserve could prove to be strategically very important for the country. The reserves found now are estimated to be 5.9 million tonnes of lithium. In the 62nd meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB), Mines Secretary Vivek Bhardwaj said, "For the first time in the country, lithium reserves have been found, that too in Jammu and Kashmir. Be it mobile phones or solar panels, there is always a need for some important minerals.
Keeping in view the increasing use of technology, the government is making continuous efforts to strengthen the supply chain of vital metals. For this, mines are also being taken in Australia and Argentina. At present, India is dependent on imports for many important minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.
