From The Hindu
Center-Left Owned by Kasturi & Sons Ltd.Union Cabinet to discuss capex support for critical mineral processing, VGF for RE grid-scale storage system
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The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 2,814 crore “Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing” aimed at setting up domestic plants for critical minerals such as lithium and nickel. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the five‑year outlay during a Cabinet briefing, and the decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme is intended to reduce India’s reliance on imports of high‑purity minerals used in electric vehicles and electronics, and is expected to provide roughly 30 % support for establishing the processing facilities.
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The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies
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Recognising their strategic importance, the Prime Minister has made developing India's critical mineral value chain one of the country's key national priorities.
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The Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500 crore funding scheme to develop 92 GWh of energy storage capacity. This initiative supports both hydro pumped storage and battery energy storage systems aimed at accelerating renewable energy. Additionally, a scheme has been approved for…
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The Hindu had learnt previously that the potential scheme could provide support of about 30% for setting up of these processing plants
