New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Following the Cabinet's approval of the Rs 1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling on September 3, 2025, the Ministry of Mines has issued the detailed Scheme Guidelines for its implementation.

The guidelines outline the modalities of the scheme, including indicative outlays for recycling systems, methodology for incentive allocation, application and evaluation procedures, disbursement mechanisms, institutional framework, and performance review.

The guidelines were finalised after extensive consultations with industry stakeholders and relevant experts.

The incentive scheme forms a key component of the National Critical Mineral Mission and aims to strengthen India's capacity for recyc...