The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched on 04 JUN 2026 in New Delhi
Launch conducted by G. Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India, and Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom
Initiative announced during India–UK Prime Ministers' bilateral engagement in October 2025
Formalized through a Research Collaboration Agreement signed in March 2026
Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN (TTRP, DST, GoI), Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad and University of Cambridge
Platform will monitor and analyze global critical mineral supply chains
Will identify supply risks and disruptions
Will generate market intelligence for policymakers, industry and researchers
Supports evidence-based policymaking for the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
Part of the India–UK Technology Security Initiative
Aims to secure resources essential for clean energy transitions, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and emerging technologies
Event attended by senior officials of Ministry of Mines, Ministry of External Affairs, High Commission of India in UK, British High Commission in India, delegates from TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and University of Cambridge
