Hunting e-waste: India pushes for recycling of critical minerals; dismantlers, crushers, and shredders to join chain

India is boosting its electronic waste recycling capacity to recover critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. A Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence by supporting domestic processing of e-waste and used batteries. This initiative encourages private players and strengthens the formal recycling chain.

Hunting e-waste: India pushes for recycling of critical minerals; dismantlers, crushers, and shredders to join chain
India is boosting its electronic waste recycling capacity to recover critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. A Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence by supporting domestic processing of e-waste and used batteries. This initiative encourages private players and strengthens the formal recycling chain.