Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling:
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to promote recycling of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and catalytic converters for recovery of critical minerals.It is a government incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore to promote recycling of e-waste and battery waste for recovery of critical minerals. It will serve as a near-term solution until mining and exploration projects begin to yield results. Launched under: National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). Ministry: Ministry of Mines.