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Ministry of Mines Issues Guidelines for Rs 1,500 Crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme.

National | Dated: 09 Oct 2025

In October 2025, the Ministry of Mines (MoM) released guidelines for the Rs 1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, following Union Cabinet approval chaired by PM Narendra Modi in September 2025, under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The scheme aims to enhance India’s capacity to recycle critical minerals from electronic waste (e-waste), spent Lithium-ion Batteries (LiB), and other scrap materials, reducing dependence on imports.
  • - Operational for six years (FY 2025-26 to FY31), the scheme is open for applications from 2 October 2025 to 1 April 2026. Incentives are allocated based on technical capability, recovery capacity, and compliance with safety standards.
  • - By promoting critical mineral recycling, the scheme supports sustainable waste management, strengthens domestic resource security, and advances sectors like electric mobility, renewable energy, and electronics.

💡 Other Important Facts:

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Ministry of Mines (MoM) recently issued guidelines for the Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme with a total outlay of:

Correct Answer: Rs 1,500 crore

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Mines (MoM)

  • Union Minister : Gangapuram (G.) Kishan Reddy
  • Headquarters: New Delhi