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Critical Minerals Hackathon and Cross-Border Energy Pacts Defined
This report covers Critical Minerals, Biofuels, Power Transmission, and Environmental Infrastructure from August 20, 2026, to August 27, 2026. Key findings include the launch of a national innovation mission for critical minerals and the signing of bilateral energy security agreements with Mauritius.
Key Statistics
| 201 | Aug 25 - Sep 2 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Major Power and Oil/Gas projects (>₹150 Cr) under implementation | Duration of FM's mission to North America for Mineral supply chains | Launch year for the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Mineral Security: The Ministry of Mines initiated a national hackathon to drive R&D in critical mineral extraction and processing to support the National Critical Mineral Mission.
- Biofuel Diplomacy: India and Mauritius signed strategic agreements to enhance Mauritius' energy security through biofuel cooperation and the Global Biofuels Alliance framework.
- Grid Expansion: The Ministry of Power issued fresh authorizations under Section 164 for large-scale overhead transmission projects in Karnataka to …
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