NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Mines on Saturday said it has issued the guidelines for the Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling, as the country aims to reduce its dependence on other nations in the sector.

The guidelines provide the scheme modalities including indicative outlays for recycling systems, methodology for incentive allocation, application, evaluation and disbursement procedures, institutional mechanism, and performance review, according to an official statement.

The guidelines have been finalised after detailed consultation with industry and other relevant stakeholders, the statement said.

The incentive scheme, which was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 3, 2025, is a key component of the National Critical Mineral Mission, and is aimed

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