New Delhi, March 25 -- Union MoS Science and Technology Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that India is aggressively pursuing self-reliance in the exploration and production of rare earth materials to secure its transition toward green energy.

Addressing queries in the House, Singh underscored the global significance of these materials, stating, "The critical mineral and rare earth is a big topic in which all the nations and all the societies are interested." He explained that the government's approach involves a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the domestic supply chain.

According to the Minister, the rare earth subject is one that "deals with a larger ecosystem or a larger spectrum," which connects several high-priori...