Andhra Pradesh Minister for Mines, Geology and Excise K. Ravindra said the State government is committed to turning the State’s Beach Sand Mineral (BSM) resources into a globally competitive titanium and rare earth industrial ecosystem.
Speaking at a workshop in Vijayawada on building domestic value chains from beach sand minerals to titanium, rare earth elements and permanent magnets, he said these materials are strategic for aerospace, defence, electric vehicles and renewable energy. The government’s vision is to develop integrated mineral-to-manufacturing clusters that create jobs and attract high-value investments.
Delivering the special address, G. Satish Reddy, former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, underlined the critical role of titanium alloys and rare earth magnets in advanced defence systems, satellites, missiles and next-generation mobility technologies. He praised the State’s proactive steps to build critical mineral corridors and promote collaboration between government, industry and research institutions.
Principal Secretary for Mines, Mukesh Kumar Meena, said the State has designed a policy framework to develop competitive BSM and rare earth value chains. The strategy focuses on long-term raw material linkages, structured mineral allocation, cluster-based industrial growth and investment-linked incentives to ensure value addition within the State. He also highlighted alignment with national initiatives such as the Critical Minerals Mission, along with single-window clearances and better inter-departmental coordination to ensure a stable regulatory environment.
Officials said Andhra Pradesh has identified 16 BSM deposits spread over nearly 16,600 hectares, providing strong feedstock security for downstream industries. The government will ensure long-term supply for investors and actively support the establishment of titanium and rare earth processing units in the State. Senior officials from the Industries and Mines departments, including representatives of APMDC, were present at the workshop.
