Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)

Category: Economy / Mining / Critical Minerals

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • KABIL stands for Khanij Bidesh India Limited.

  • It is a government-owned joint venture associated with securing critical and strategic minerals from overseas.

  • KABIL was formed by NALCO, Hindustan Copper Limited and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL).

  • It seeks to secure mineral supplies important for India's industrial and technological requirements.

  • Its activities are relevant to India's efforts to reduce dependence on imported critical minerals.

  • Prelims Focus: Full form, constituent PSUs and critical minerals.