The Geological Survey of India (GSI) in its report revealed that about 35 % of India’s total Graphite reserves is found in Arunachal Pradesh.

• As per the reports China is undertaking huge graphite mining activities across the border in Tibet Autonomous Region.
• Road and infrastructure development towards the (Sino-India) international border should act as a boon for exploration and extraction of mineral at the same time meeting India needs and reducing imports.

Graphite:

• It is the most stable allotrope of Carbon, with standard entropy being zero It is the only non-metal element which is a good conductor of electricity
• It is also known as a dry lubricant for its greasy feel.