India highlighted its firm commitment to strengthening and securing critical mineral supply chains as it participated in a key ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains convened by Bessent on Monday. The ministerial at the United States Treasury was to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals, especially rare earth elements. Participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting hosted by Treasury Secretary @SecScottBessent. Strengthening critical mineral supply chains is vital to enhancing the resilience of India's manufacturing capabilities and rapidly growing electronics sector, Vaishnaw said in a post on X. Vaishnaw arrived in Washington DC on Sunday to participate in the meeting, saying that secure critical mineral supply .