**Summary: Establishment of Rare Earth Corridors (Union Budget 2026–27)**
**Overview**
As announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, the Government of India is establishing dedicated Rare Earth (RE) Corridors to create an integrated domestic ecosystem for mining, refining, research, and manufacturing. This initiative is designed to position India as a significant participant in the global advanced materials value chain while aligning with national goals such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Net Zero 2070, and Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
**Key Locations and Scope**
The RE Corridors are proposed in the following four states:
* Odisha
* Kerala
* Andhra Pradesh
* Tamil Nadu
**Strategic Objectives**
The primary goal of these corridors is to reduce India's dependence on imports for key minerals. By enhancing domestic capability and boosting local sourcing, the government aims to strengthen strategic self-reliance in several critical sectors, including:
* Electronics
* Renewable energy
* Electric vehicles (EVs)
* Defence manufacturing
**Implementation and Governance**
A Joint Working Group (JWG), comprising representatives from all relevant stakeholders, is currently being constituted. The JWG is tasked with examining all technical and operational aspects to formulate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines required to establish these corridors in the identified states.
**Official Source and Information**
This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space. The details were part of a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
**Document Metadata**
* **Posted Date:** April 1, 2026, 7:49 PM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Department of Atomic Energy
* **Release ID:** 2247969
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Key Entities Referenced
Rare Earth Corridors: Proposed integrated domestic ecosystems for the mining, refining, and manufacturing of rare earth minerals to enhance strategic self-reliance.
Union Budget 2026–27: The national financial policy document that announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors across multiple Indian states.
Joint Working Group (JWG): A multi-stakeholder body constituted to examine all aspects and formulate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Rare Earth corridors.
Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu: The specific Indian states identified for the establishment of the dedicated Rare Earth Corridors.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: RARE EARTH
CORRIDORS
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 7:49PM by PIB Delhi
Union Budget 2026–27 has announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the states of
Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. These corridors will focus on mining, processing,
research, and manufacturing thus aligning these initiatives with the national priorities of Atmanirbhar
Bharat, Net Zero 2070, and Viksit Bharat @ 2047,
while positioning India as a key player in global advanced materials value chains.
The dedicated Rare Earth Corridors proposed in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu states
aim to reduce import dependence and enhance domestic capability in strategic sectors. The RE corridor
aims to establish an integrated domestic ecosystem for mining, refining, and manufacturing. India’s import
reliance on key minerals used for the production of items in strategic sectors such as electronics,
renewable energy, electric vehicles, and defence manufacturing can be regulated through the RE corridor
by boosting local sourcing enhancing strategic self-reliance.
The Government has proposed Rare Earth Corridor in Tamil Nadu state along with Kerala, Andhra
Pradesh and Odisha.
A Joint Working Group (JWG) consisting of members representing all stakeholders is being constituted
for formulation of guidelines (SOP) to establish dedicated Rare Earth corridors in the identified states and
the JWG is expected to examine all aspects before finalising the SOP.
This information given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and
Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today on 1st April,
2026, Wednesday.
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