Anil Agarwal's Bold Plan: India to End Gold, Copper Import Dependence

• India imports 99.9% of its gold and 95% of its copper, despite being a historical 'golden bird'.
• Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal proposes a plan for self-reliance by maximizing production from existing, underutilized mining assets.
• The plan emphasizes private participation, investment, technology, and skill development to boost gold and copper output.
• For gold, focus is on new mine discoveries (e.g., Jonagiri project in Andhra Pradesh), processing, and addressing challenges like closed mines.
• For copper, targets include tripling production by 2030, restarting plants like Sterlite in Thoothukudi, and upgrading Rakha Copper Mines in Jharkhand to eliminate import dependence by 2047.

Why It Matters: Anil Agarwal outlines a strategic plan for India to achieve self-reliance in gold and copper production.