Guwahati, May 18 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed officials to begin exploring rare earth reserves in the state in line with the Centre's critical minerals policy framework, signalling Assam's growing focus on strategic mineral development and Industry 4.0 sectors.

Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Mines and Minerals Department on Saturday, the Chief Minister said Assam possesses known reserves of rare earth and other strategic minerals considered vital for advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies and next-generation industrial systems.

"Assam has known reserves of rare earth and other key minerals essential to Industry 4.0. I have asked my officials to begin explorati...