Odisha boost: Rare earth corridors announced in Budget for critical mineral mining & processing

Odisha receives a significant boost as finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces dedicated rare earth corridors, alongside Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to accelerate mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of critical minerals, vital for electric vehicles, clean energy, and defense, bolstering India's self-reliance in these strategic resources.