GRAPHITE DEPOSITS (INDIA)

About: 

• The GSI presented the data during its annual interactive meeting with the Department of Geology and Mining and Government of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar. 
  
  
• Key findings:
  • India is now importing Graphite from other countries.
    
    
  • Around 35 % of India's Graphite deposits is found in Arunachal Pradesh. The State could be the leading producer of graphite in the country in future.
    
    
  • Thus, the survey and drilling activities of the GSI should be moved towards the lndo-China international Border. Development of road towards the international border should be a boon for exploration of the mineral.
    
    
  • China was reportedly undertaking huge mining activities across the border in Tibet.