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VISTAR SCHEME AND CRITICAL MINERAL PROCESSING: STRENGTHENING INDIA’S FUTURE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Union Cabinet, on November 4, 2026, approved two major initiatives: the ₹4,371-crore VISTAR Scheme to modernise India’s official statistical system and the ₹2,814-crore Capex Support Scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals and strengthen supply-chain resilience. VISTAR SCHEME: MODERNISING …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This legislation, part of broader policy reforms, aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and …
Read MoreIndia Mulls Separate Clearance Window for Critical Minerals Why in the News? The Environment Ministry is considering a separate category on Parivesh 2.0 to fast-track forest and environmental clearances for critical minerals, aiming to reduce delays and ensure domestic availability amidst rising global strategic competition and China’s export restrictions. This move recognizes the importance of …
Read MoreINDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resource GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Mines is finalizing a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) …
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