‘Danger of critical minerals’: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal in Italy; calls for diversification of mineral supply chains

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has warned of potential global economic risks due to the concentration of critical mineral resources and supply chains in specific regions. He emphasized the need for global recognition of this danger and advocated for diversification. India is actively encouraging startups to invest in R&D for alternative solutions to reduce over-reliance on certain critical minerals.