India's first lithium reserves discovered in Jammu & Kashmir
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The government on Thursday said lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries. Upon exploration by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), lithium reserves have been found in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Currently, India is import-dependent for many minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt.