Government Schemes and Policy · 14 August 2026

Andhra Pradesh Signs ₹140-Crore Lithium and Gallium Exploration Pact

Exam-focused facts from the 14 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Andhra Pradesh government signed an agreement with CSIR-NGRI for extensive exploration of lithium and gallium deposits in the Kadapa Basin.
  • The exploration project will be funded entirely by the National Mineral Exploration Trust at an estimated cost of ₹140 crore.
  • Preliminary studies by CSIR-NGRI estimated lithium concentrations up to 1,000 ppm and gallium concentrations up to 250 ppm in the area.
  • The state also signed an agreement with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad-TEXMiN to establish a Centre of Excellence for mining in Andhra Pradesh.

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