HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry warns: Critical technologies are being used as ‘weapons’ in global trade, India needs to …

HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry proposes recycling e-waste to meet India’s rare-earth mineral demand, suggesting this can fulfill 30-40% of domestic needs. This faster alternative to mining, which takes five to seven years, addresses the strategic risk posed by China’s dominance in rare earth supply, crucial for technologies like EVs and batteries.