National Critical Mineral Mission

April 30, 2026 6:47 PM

India clears 58 companies for critical mineral recycling scheme to boost domestic capacity

In a significant move to strengthen supply security of critical minerals, the Ministry of Mines has approved 58 companies as eligible participants under its incentive scheme aimed at promoting recycling of key minerals. The initiative, launched under the National Critical Mineral Mission with a total outlay of ₹1,500 crore, seeks to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals extracted from lithium-ion batteries, e-waste, and industrial scrap. The move is expected to reduce India�...

January 29, 2026 10:09 PM

National Critical Mineral Mission: India’s roadmap to mineral security and energy transition

India’s push towards clean energy, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing has placed critical minerals at the centre of its economic and strategic planning. As global supply chains become increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical tensions and concentrated production, access to these minerals has emerged as a decisive factor in national security and technological competitiveness. Against this backdrop, India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission in January 2025, marking a shift fro...

October 24, 2025 3:55 PM

Govt pushes for critical mineral extraction through ₹1,500 crore recycling incentive scheme

The government has launched a major initiative to boost domestic extraction of critical minerals from recycled sources, with a ₹1,500-crore incentive scheme aimed at developing industry capacity for recycling e-waste, spent batteries, and other scrap materials. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet on September 3, forms a key component of the National Critical Mineral Mission and is designed to strengthen India’s supply chain sustainability in the near term. The Ministry of Mines issued...

September 8, 2025 4:39 PM

India’s Critical Mineral Mission- Charting a self-reliant green future

The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), launched in 2025, embodies the country's forward-looking strategy to secure essential minerals foundational to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense technology. Spanning from 2024–25 to 2030–31, NCMM is backed by an initial expenditure of ₹16,300 crore, alongside an anticipated ₹18,000 crore in investments from PSUs and stakeholders, demonstrating India's serious resolve to fortify supply chains and catalyze indigenous technologic...

September 3, 2025 8:10 PM

Cabinet clears ₹1,500 crore scheme to boost critical mineral recycling capacity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity for the recovery and production of critical minerals from secondary sources. The initiative is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), aimed at building domestic capacity and ensuring supply chain resilience in critical minerals. According to the Ministry of Mines, the scheme will be implemented for six years from FY 2025–26 to FY 203...

August 19, 2025 6:39 PM

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 to boost critical mineral production

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at promoting sustainable mining, zero-waste practices, and advancing the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission. The bill follows its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha last week amid opposition demands for debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, said the Modi government is committed to transparency in the m...

January 29, 2025 4:22 PM

India approves ‘National Critical Mineral Mission’ to boost self-reliance and secure key resources

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and an expected investment of ₹18,000 crore by public sector undertakings (PSUs) and other stakeholders. The initiative aims to strengthen India's self-reliance in the critical mineral sector, a key component of the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. Recognizing the essential role of critical minerals in high-tech industries, clean energy, and defense, the governme...