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Cabinet Approves Rs 2,814 Crore Plan To Boost Critical Minerals Including Lithium, Nickel
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What Happened?
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 2,814 crore scheme to establish four critical mineral processing plants over five years. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain resilience against geopolitical risks.
Key points
- The scheme will provide a 30% capital subsidy for investments in two lithium and two nickel processing plants.
- Each lithium plant must have a minimum capacity of 30 kt, while each nickel plant must have a minimum capacity of 50 kt.
- The maximum capital support is Rs 500 crore for lithium and Rs 900 crore for nickel beneficiaries.
- The initiative aims to address supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance economic security.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of processing both mined and recycled materials.
Key insights
- The scheme may lead to increased domestic production of critical minerals, enhancing national security.
- Manufacturers in sectors like electronics and defense could benefit significantly from this initiative.
- The focus on recycling could promote sustainable practices in mineral processing.
Why it matters
This initiative could strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign critical minerals.
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