Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu Get Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala during her Union Budget 2026-27 presentation. This initiative supports mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earth elements and permanent magnets in mineral-rich states. Reducing Critical Mineral Import Dependence Rare earth minerals—17
