Conclave on discovery of lithium in J&K organised in Delhi

Srinagar March 25 (KNS):  The Renewable Energy Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Chapters of PHDCCI organised a Conclave on The Discovery of Lithium Reserves in J & K : A Game Changer for India on 24 March at PHD House, New Delhi


The Chief Guest Amit Sharma, IAS, Secretary - Mining and Geology, Government of J & K, informed that his Government will move at a very fast pace and in systematic way in starting sustainable Lithium mining activities in Jammu. He welcomed foreign as well as domestic investments and assured that his department will do it's best to develop a lithium ecosystem to create new business and employment opportunities for local population.

Guest of Honour, *Mr Sudhendu J Sinha, IRTS, Adviser, NITI AAYOG,* informed that this discovery will indeed be a game changer for India and will facilitate EV adoption in India. He told that the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells has been a huge success. The Government is bringing policies to make India a global manufacturing hub of EVs, laptops and batteries.

*Mr Saket Dalmia, President, PHDCCI,* delivered the Presidential Remarks and emphasised on sustainability and told that members should come forward to explore new investment opportunities coming up in Lithium mining.

*Mr Shreyas Nitin,Head - Manufacturing, Triton EV India* spoke about the innovations done by his company in USA and India. His company is soon going to launch EV trucks in India and in some time Hydrogen Trucks as well.

*Col Saurabh Sanyal, CEO & SG,* in his Opening Remarks spoke about the significance of the discovery of Lithium in Jammu for India.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

*Mr Rahul Sahai, Chair, Jammu Chapter* gave the Vote of Thanks at the Inaugural Session and said that the discovery of Lithium will help in boosting the local economy and creating new jobs in Jammu Region.

*Mr A P Vicky Shaw, Chair, Kashmir Chapter* while delivering the Vote of Thanks after the Panel Discussion said that the discovery of lithium is indeed game changer for J&K where we look forward for employment generation and investments and creation of EV Ancillary Cluster and manufacturing units that will be invited to set up their production unit in J&K. 

*Mr Tarun Sharma of Feedback Infra* and also the Knowledge Partner, in his presentation explained the international scenario of Lithium availablity and threw light on its mining process

*Mr Devansh Jain, Chair, RE Committee,* in his Welcome Address informed that the discovery of Lithium in Jammu Region will help in India becoming Atmanirbhar in getting supplies of Lithium which is essential for EVs and RE sector.

*Mr Shreyas Nitin,Head Manufacturing, Triton EV India,* spoke about the innovations done by his company in USA and India. His company is soon going to launch EV trucks in India and in some time Hydrogen Trucks as well. (KNS) 

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