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Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme: EPR Feedstock Plan

25 October 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESCritical MineralRecycling IncentiveScheme: EPRFeedstock Plan25 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Mines Ministry explained how recyclers will get raw material: waste collection will be formalised.

Key facts

  • Feedstock: e-waste, spent LIBs and catalytic converters, benefiting dismantlers, crushers and shredders.
  • Customs duty on LIB scrap removed in 2025-26 to ease imports.
  • Feedstock expected to grow manifold in 4-5 years, cutting black mass exports.

Concerns

  • Informal collection; technology and skill gaps; caps on incentives.

Exam angle

  • Outlay ₹1,500 crore; Ministry of Mines; EPR.

Test yourself

1. What is the outlay of the Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme?

The notes state a ₹1,500 crore scheme.

2. Feedstock for the critical mineral recycling scheme will be formalised under which framework?

Collection will be regulated under EPR rules.

3. How much e-waste does India generate annually, per the Mines Ministry statement?

The notes cite 1.75 million tonnes of e-waste a year.

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