Lithium Reserves Found in Koderma District of Jharkhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | November 18, 2023 |
| Announced By | Janardan Prasad, Director General of Geological Survey of India (GSI) |
| Location | Koderma District, Jharkhand |
| Mineral Discovered | Lithium (along with mica) |
| Stage of Investigation | Preliminary investigation completed |
| Next Step | Excavation at G-3 level to determine precise lithium quantity |
| Other Potential Locations | Jammu, Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Global Context | China holds a monopoly on lithium extraction technology |
| Collaborations | MoUs with GSI Dhanbad, Sifar, IIT ISM, other IITs; government funding |
| Additional Discoveries | Gold mines detected in Tamar, Jharkhand |
| Economic Impact | State revenue generation, employment creation in mineral-rich areas |