<ul><li>Lithium reserves have been discovered in Degana, Rajasthan, which can reportedly meet up to 80 percent of India's demand for the mineral.</li><li>The new lithium reserves in Degana are said to be higher than the recently found reserves in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, which had 5.9 million tonnes of lithium.</li><li>India has been import-dependent for minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, but the new discovery in Degana could strengthen the country's supply and support its electric vehicle plans.</li><li>The Ministry of Mines aims to address the availability of critical minerals through extensive exploration and offshore mining, and the discovery in Degana could be a significant step in that direction.</li></ul>

New lithium deposits found in Rajasthan following J&K discovery: Report

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