The government approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme to enhance recycling, strengthen supply resilience, and secure critical minerals.

• NCMM scheme targets boosting domestic recycling capacity, ensuring a critical minerals supply, and reducing dependence on imports.
• Recycling initiative offers near-term solution, while new mines and overseas acquisitions remain longer-term strategies.
• Scheme spans FY26–FY31, aiming to strengthen India’s mineral supply chain resilience and support sustainable industrial growth.