Cabinet approves ₹2,814-crore scheme to promote critical mineral processing

The Union Cabinet has approved a capital expenditure support scheme to promote critical mineral processing in India, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

The scheme will have a financial outlay of ₹2,814 crore and will be implemented over five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s critical mineral ecosystem, Vaishnaw said.