The remarks come ahead of Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, during which he is scheduled to participate in multiple programmes across Guwahati and Upper Assam. A key highlight of the visit will be the laying of the foundation stone for a major ammonia-ure
India must adopt a dual strategy on rare earth minerals, focusing both on domestic mineral sourcing and international cooperation for processing and production of metals to stem dependence on China, the world's largest supplier, NITI Aayog Member Arvind Virmani said on Thursday.