Union Minister Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Launch India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched today in New Delhi by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India, and Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom.
The launch marks a significant milestone in the growing India–UK partnership on critical minerals and supply chain resilience, reinforcing cooperation in securing the resources essential for clean energy transitions, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and emerging technologies. The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, representatives of the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom, senior officials from the Government of the United Kingdom, representatives of the British High Commission in India, delegates from TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge, along with representatives from industry, academia and research institutions from both countries.
The Minister highlighted that the initiative reflects India’s commitment to building resilient and diversified critical mineral value chains while enhancing international cooperation with trusted partners.
Speaking on the occasion, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper underscored the importance of India–UK collaboration in developing resilient, diversified and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. She stated that greater access to critical minerals and improved information-sharing are in the mutual interest of both nations and can contribute significantly to economic growth and supply chain security.
Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Chairman, Governing Board, TEXMiN, highlighted the significance of the initiative under the National Critical Mineral Mission and the India–UK Technology Security Initiative.
