Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme:
❖ The Ministry of Mines issued detailed guidelines for the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme.
❖ The scheme aims to boost India’s capacity to recycle critical minerals from secondary sources such as e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries, and industrial scrap.
❖ The scheme supports both large and small recyclers, including start-ups, in setting up or expanding recycling facilities.
❖ The initiative aligns with India’s broader goals of resource efficiency, circular economy promotion, and reducing import dependence on strategic minerals.
❖ The Ministry of Mines issued detailed guidelines for the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme.
❖ The scheme aims to boost India’s capacity to recycle critical minerals from secondary sources such as e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries, and industrial scrap.
❖ The scheme supports both large and small recyclers, including start-ups, in setting up or expanding recycling facilities.
❖ The initiative aligns with India’s broader goals of resource efficiency, circular economy promotion, and reducing import dependence on strategic minerals.
SPREE-2025 and Amnesty Scheme:
❖ The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE-2025 and Amnesty Scheme-2025 to strengthen social security and ease compliance.
❖ The aim is to expand ESIC coverage, encourage voluntary registration, reduce litigation, and improve the delivery of benefits to workers.
❖ SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees) will be active till 31 December 2025.
❖ Under SPREE-2025, unregistered employers and employees can join ESIC via ESI Portal, Shram Suvidha Portal, or Company Affairs Portal without liability for past dues.
❖ The Amnesty Scheme-2025 will run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 for resolving disputes on damages, interest, and ESI Act coverage.
❖ It offers employers a one-time opportunity to settle pending cases and strengthen legal compliance
❖ The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE-2025 and Amnesty Scheme-2025 to strengthen social security and ease compliance.
❖ The aim is to expand ESIC coverage, encourage voluntary registration, reduce litigation, and improve the delivery of benefits to workers.
❖ SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees) will be active till 31 December 2025.
❖ Under SPREE-2025, unregistered employers and employees can join ESIC via ESI Portal, Shram Suvidha Portal, or Company Affairs Portal without liability for past dues.
❖ The Amnesty Scheme-2025 will run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 for resolving disputes on damages, interest, and ESI Act coverage.
❖ It offers employers a one-time opportunity to settle pending cases and strengthen legal compliance
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Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP):
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) — a year-long, mission-mode initiative aimed at fast-tracking the remediation of remaining dumpsites across urban India. The programme seeks to reclaim valuable urban land for community and infrastructure development, thereby advancing India’s vision of achieving “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026.
Currently, 1,428 sites are undergoing remediation, and about 80% of the legacy waste is concentrated in 214 sites across 202 ULBs. DRAP will prioritize these high-impact locations, covering approximately 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.
To support the goal of “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” , the central government provides financial assistance to cities considering an estimate of ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste remediation. So far, MoHUA has extended CFA of ₹4,181 crore for projects worth ₹10,228 crore, benefiting 2,484 ULBs across 28 States/UTs. Till date, 1,048 out of 2476 dumpsites holding nearly 25 Cr MT of waste have been fully remediated, with several others are in various stages of completion. In total, 14.33 crore metric tons of legacy waste have been processed, and nearly 7,580 acres (50%) of land have been reclaimed.
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) — a year-long, mission-mode initiative aimed at fast-tracking the remediation of remaining dumpsites across urban India. The programme seeks to reclaim valuable urban land for community and infrastructure development, thereby advancing India’s vision of achieving “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026.
Currently, 1,428 sites are undergoing remediation, and about 80% of the legacy waste is concentrated in 214 sites across 202 ULBs. DRAP will prioritize these high-impact locations, covering approximately 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.
To support the goal of “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” , the central government provides financial assistance to cities considering an estimate of ₹550 per tonne for legacy waste remediation. So far, MoHUA has extended CFA of ₹4,181 crore for projects worth ₹10,228 crore, benefiting 2,484 ULBs across 28 States/UTs. Till date, 1,048 out of 2476 dumpsites holding nearly 25 Cr MT of waste have been fully remediated, with several others are in various stages of completion. In total, 14.33 crore metric tons of legacy waste have been processed, and nearly 7,580 acres (50%) of land have been reclaimed.
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