The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme to boost recycling of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and end-of-life vehicles under the National Critical Mineral Mission. The scheme offers Capex and Opex subsidies to recyclers, including startups, aiming to create 270 KT capacity, 40 KT mineral production, ₹8,000 crore investment, and 70,000 jobs.