Overview
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the Mines Secretary reviewed implementation progress, focusing on the application workflow and portal performance.
- JNARDDC, the scheme’s Project Management Agency, reported a significant number of entities already registered on the application portal.
- The programme targets 3 lakh tonnes per year of recycling capacity from e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries and other scrap as part of the National Critical Mineral Mission.
- The Cabinet cleared the scheme on September 3, detailed guidelines launched on October 2, and applications remain open from October 2, 2025 to April 1, 2026.
- JNARDDC held a November 21 workshop with about 30 prospective beneficiaries and was directed to continue consultations and helpdesk assistance through the implementation phase.