Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH) Launched
Why in the news
The Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 was launched by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to bring fresh ideas to the minerals sector.
Key facts
- Event: Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH 2026).
- Launched by: G. Kishan Reddy.
- Problem 1: locate lithium and rare-earth pegmatite belts through freely available data.
- Problem 2: a tracker for smart technology and patents.
- Link: National Critical Mineral Mission; participants include students, researchers, startups, innovators.
Exam angle
- Short form: CMiH.
- Mission supported: National Critical Mineral Mission.
- Minerals named: lithium and rare-earth elements.