The Geological Survey of India has found India's second Lithium reserves in Degana, Rajasthan. Lithium is quite a demanding metal which is used in making mobiles, laptops and all battery-operated devices.

• The first Lithium discovery was made in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir where it is reported to have a stash of 5.9 million tonnes valued at $410 billion. It is said that further studies are required to confirm if the area is feasible for mining.
• Lithium is said to be the softest and lightest metal in the world making it usable for manufacturing chargeable electronic and battery-powered goods.
• According to reports the global value of one ton of Lithium is around Rs 57.36 lakhs. 
• So far with the absence of any reserves of Lithium in India, it was China's monopoly over the supply of the metal.