Does North-East hold key to India’s clean energy future? Over 70 million tonnes of untapped minerals and rare earths in region that can drive strategic, economic, and clean energy goals

India’s North-East, bordering China, may hold over 70 million tonnes of untapped minerals and rare earth elements, according to a GSI report. This discovery in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland could boost India’s clean energy, digital infrastructure, and defense sectors.