As part of the plan to create a pool of 5.7 million skilled workers for mining by 2030, the Mines Ministry and the Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) have jointly formed a committee to identify skill gaps and train 5.7 million workers focused on mining critical minerals.
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The goal of this initiative is to create a pool of skilled workforce under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to amplify the domestic mining of critical minerals for clean energy development and reduce import reliance on China.
The skill gap assessment study for 2025-25 will come up with a comprehensive action plan to impart skills to millions of workers, while identifying workforce requirements across various job profiles.
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The government aims to raise the mining sector’s contribution to GDP from the current 2.2 per cent to 5 per cent by 2030. To support these targets, it is crucial to train a workforce that would be capable of managing this huge exploration and extraction of critical minerals, ultimately reducing the need for overseas supplies.
Pankaj Satija, chairman of SCMS, said preparations are already underway to develop a workforce equipped for the industry between 2025 and 2035. He added that recommendations are expected to be submitted by March 2026, providing a roadmap for both the government and industry to develop the necessary talent pool.
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