Union Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey on 26th August 2025 announced that the Centre is preparing to allocate Lithium blocks in Jharkhand to meet the growing demand for the critical mineral. Addressing officials and employees of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) at Kujju in Ramgarh, Dubey said Lithium will play a crucial role in sectors ranging from batteries to arms manufacturing, as India works towards its target of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047.
Employment and Local Development Expected
The minister said that, as with Coal block allocations, the move to open Lithium reserves will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in Jharkhand. He added that residents of mine-affected areas would benefit through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) measures and projects funded by the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), which finances development works within a 25 km radius of mining zones.
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Minister Praised GSI Role
Praising the Geological Survey of India, Dubey said the organization has been pivotal in the exploration of coal and critical minerals, contributing to India’s ambitions in defence, energy security, and advanced manufacturing. He commended scientists and officials for their work in strengthening the country’s mineral base.
On the occasion, the minister also inaugurated a new administrative building of the GSI in Kujju, Ramgarh. Officials said the upgraded facility would enhance exploration activities in Jharkhand, which is already a key mining state, and could position it as an important center for future critical mineral discoveries, including Lithium.
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