Incentive Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling

On 3rd September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs. 1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

  • This scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which is aimed at building the domestic capacity of and supply chain resilience in critical minerals.

Key Points

Eligible Feedstock

  • E-waste
  • Lithium-ion battery (LIB) scrap
  • Catalytic converters from old vehicles

Financial Support

Two types of subsidies are offered:

  1. Capex: 20% subsidy on machinery for timely production; reduced ....
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