Advancing sustainability and innovation in critical minerals through global partnerships.

India’s clean energy transition relies on access to secure and responsibly sourced critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. The Collaborative Consortium on Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Transition (3C-SET), founded by the Ashoka Centre for a People-centric Energy Transition (ACPET), brings together academia, industry, policymakers, and civil society to co-create pathways for responsible mining, circularity, and mineral security.

The consortium seeks to foster collaboration and collective action to strengthen India’s energy resilience and reduce dependence on imported resources. Its work spans mapping global supply chains, enhancing domestic exploration, advancing circular economy models, and promoting sustainable recycling technologies. By facilitating dialogue and evidence-based policymaking, 3C-SET bridges the gap between research and implementation to ensure inclusive, sustainable growth.

Through its national convenings, working groups, and research partnerships, 3C-SET aligns its efforts with India’s Net Zero 2070 commitment and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The platform functions as a hub for ideas, innovations, and solutions, enabling members to contribute to both national and global conversations on mineral sustainability. The homepage serves as a gateway for discovering these collaborations, highlighting featured initiatives and inviting stakeholders to participate actively in shaping India’s mineral future.

India’s Net Zero 2070 target demands secure, sustainable, and responsible mineral supply chains.

3C-SET is the nexus where scientific rigor meets coordinated action. We transform critical research into tangible progress, advancing responsible mining, circularity, and resilient value chains that benefit both people and planet.