The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead

Copper and nickel are indispensable to build up our renewable energy and EV industry without being overly reliant on external sources. Getting a grip on their supply is tied to India's long-term goals of carbon neutrality. Recycling will be integral to the strategy of building up a reliable supply, says Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.