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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO–3169
ANSWERED ON 11/03/2026
RARE EARTHS CORRIDORS
3169. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Andhra Pradesh has been identified for establishment of Rare Earth Corridors
under the recently launched scheme;
(b) If so, the details thereof including proposed locations and activities if not, the reasons
therefor; and
(c) whether the Union Government proposes to consider Andhra Pradesh including
Tirupati region in future phases of the scheme and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) (b) & (c) The Union Budget 2026-27 made an announcement to support mineral-rich
coastal states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to establish dedicated
Rare Earth corridors to promote all related activities. These Rare Earth Corridors are
intended for developing a resilient and globally competitive rare earths ecosystem in
India by enhancing production of the NdPr and Samarium oxides and fostering the
domestic demand for production of RE magnets and at the same time supporting states
in facilitating in the value chain of REs. States will be supported in identifying the
location/region with due consultation.
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