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Critical Minerals in Focus
Following is the list of all 27 critical minerals under the ambit of the Incentive Scheme
Antimony bearing
Beryllium bearing
Bismuth bearing
Cadmium bearing
Cobalt bearing
Gallium bearing
Germanium bearing Zinc
Glauconite
Eligibility Snapshot
Target Segments
The Scheme supports recycling projects recovering critical minerals from the following eligible waste streams:
- Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) – including LFP, NMC, LCO and other advanced chemistry cells
- E-waste – as defined under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
- Other Waste Streams – including permanent magnets, catalytic converters, spent catalysts, and critical-mineral-bearing alloy scraps
Large, established entities with commenced commercial production
Established
Recyclers
- ( GMR ≥ ₹200 Cr)
Minimum
Investment
- ₹100 Cr
Minimum Capacity
Threshold
- ≥ 10,000 TPA
Small or new entities (including start-ups) without existing commercial production
New
Recyclers / Startup
- ( GMR < ₹200 Cr )
Minimum Investment
Threshold
- ₹25 Cr
Minimum Capacity
Threshold
- ≥ 5,000 TPA
Key Eligibility Note
Only projects undertaking recovery and extraction of critical minerals through eligible metallurgical or chemical processes are covered.
Collection, dismantling, or mechanical processing units without mineral extraction are not eligible.
Scheme History
Critical minerals are essential inputs for clean energy technologies, electric mobility, electronics, defence, and advanced manufacturing. While demand for these minerals is rapidly increasing, their primary supply is geographically concentrated, exposing India to supply-chain vulnerabilities.
To address this challenge, the Government of India has launched the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling as a key intervention under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM). The Scheme focuses on recovering critical minerals from secondary sources such as spent lithium-ion batteries, e-waste, and other eligible waste streams through advanced recycling and extractive technologies.
The Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 03 September 2025 and notified through a Gazette Notification dated 08 September 2025, with a total financial outlay of ₹1,500 crore over a six-year period (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31).
By incentivising the creation of domestic recycling capacity, the Scheme aims to:
- Reduce dependence on imported critical minerals
- Promote urban mining and circular economy practices
- Encourage adoption of advanced, environmentally compliant recycling technologies
- Strengthen India’s critical mineral security and self-reliance
The Scheme is designed to support both large, established recyclers and small or emerging enterprises, ensuring inclusive participation while maintaining robust technical, financial, and environmental standards.
Scheme Guidelines
This section provides the detailed operational framework of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling. It contains the latest operational guidelines with procedures, eligibility norms, incentive structure, application process, and governance mechanisms issued by the Ministry of Mines under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM). Any subsequent amendments, clarifications, or updates to the guidelines will also be uploaded here.
