At the Inter-Ministerial meeting of National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) here today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh raised the issue of J&K Lithium exploration and called for expediting it.
In the 6th Governing Body meeting of NMET chaired by Shri. G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines, Dr. Jitendra Singh pursued and sought expediting the exploration of Lithium mineral stores in the district Reasi which promised a quantum leap in the mining economy as well in overall economic growth of India. He also remarked that the exploration work needs to be fast tracked and all the desired help to be provided to meet the deadline. Dr Jitendra Singh also referred to the Sapphire Park in Kishtwar which had got delayed.