Ministry of Mines approves 58 companies for ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme to develop domestic capacity.
Approved entities pledged 850 KTPA recycling capacity and ₹5,000 crore investment across battery and e-waste segments.
Scheme aims to reduce import dependence for critical minerals from lithium-ion batteries, e-waste, and industrial scrap.
Project execution phase begins with financial support for capacity development and production commencement.