New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- NITI Aayog and TEXMiN, a technology translation research park, have signed a joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen India's critical mineral ecosystem, as per a statement by NITI Aayog.

According to the release, the collaboration aims to strengthen indigenous technological capabilities, promote research and innovation, and develop resilient and sustainable critical mineral value chains in India.

"It aligns with the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and the vision of an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat," the release added.

Under the Joint Statement of Intent (SoI), NITI Aayog and TEXMiN will collaborate across four key areas, including research and technology development, technical and ...