Srinagar: The Geological Survey of India has found 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium inferred resources (G3) in Salal-Haimana area of the Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lithium is the key component in manufacturing of EV batteries.
The lithium deposits are very critical for India as the government has been focussing on electric cars especially in the metro cities including Delhi, Mumbai and others.
The government on Thursday said lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir.
Upon exploration by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), lithium reserves have been found in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, the mines ministry had said that to strengthen the critical mineral supply chain for emerging technologies, the government was taking several proactive measures to secure minerals, including lithium, from Australia and Argentina.
Currently, India is import-dependent for many minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt.
