New Delhi, Sept 26 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu today emphasised that given the current geopolitical situation, India must become self-reliant in Rare Earth Elements (REEs) production.

Stating that REEs are the backbone of modern technology as they power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions, Murmu said, “This is crucial for achieving the goal of a developed India and ensuring national security, an official statement said.

She underlined that REEs are considered rare not because they are scarce, but because the process of refining them and making them usable is extremely complex. She stated that developing indigenous technology to accomplish this complex process would be a major contribution to national interest.

The President

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