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India's Rare Earth Boost: Rs 7,000 Crore Magnet Scheme Clears Cabinet

The Union Cabinet has cleared a major incentive scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing. This Rs 7,000 crore initiative aims to significantly reduce India's import dependence on critical minerals. The scheme will support creating production capacity for 6,000 tonnes of magnets used in EVs and defence. This move strengthens India's supply chain security for advanced manufacturing sectors.

Key Points: Cabinet Clears Rs 7000 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Scheme

  • Scheme aims to reduce India's heavy import dependence on critical minerals
  • Will support production capacity for 6,000 tonnes of rare earth magnets
  • Magnets essential for EVs, defence platforms and wind turbines
  • Finance Ministry has already granted approval for the seven-year scheme
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Cabinet likely to clear Rs 7000 cr rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme: Sources

Union Cabinet approves Rs 7,000 crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing import dependence for EVs and defence sectors.

"The scheme is expected to support the creation of production capacity for nearly 6,000 tonnes of rare earth magnets. - Sources"

New Delhi, November 26

The Union Cabinet is likely to clear on Wednesday, a Rs 7, 000-crore incentive scheme aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets, sources told ANI.

The proposal, designed with a validity of seven years, seeks to reduce India's import dependence on critical minerals and strengthen the supply chain for advanced manufacturing sectors.

The scheme is expected to support the creation of production capacity for nearly 6,000 tonnes of rare earth magnets. These magnets are essential components in electric vehicles, electronics, wind turbines, defence platforms, and other high-technology applications.

Sources further indicated that the Finance Ministry has already granted approval for the scheme, paving the way for the ongoing Cabinet meeting, which started today at 12:30 pm, to take up the proposal.

The Ministry of Mines has been working on the scheme framework with a focus on attracting global and domestic firms, promoting value addition within India, and ensuring long-term availability of strategic materials.

India currently relies heavily on imports of rare-earth permanent magnets, primarily from China. The proposed incentive mechanism is expected to support investment in processing, refining, and magnet-making capabilities, which remain underdeveloped in the country.

Sources said the scheme aligns with the government's broader agenda of securing critical mineral supply chains and enhancing technological self-reliance across sunrise sectors. The Cabinet's approval is anticipated shortly.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope the implementation is transparent. We've seen many schemes announced but ground-level execution often lacks. Hope this creates real jobs and not just corporate benefits.
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Arjun K
As someone working in renewable energy sector, this is fantastic news! Wind turbines need these magnets and importing from China has been a constant headache. Local manufacturing will boost our green energy goals significantly. 👏
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Michael C
Smart strategic move. Rare earth magnets are crucial for modern technology and defense. India securing its supply chain while creating manufacturing capacity - this is forward-thinking policy making.
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Nisha Z
7000 crores is a huge amount! I hope there's proper monitoring of how this money is utilized. We need to ensure it actually reaches the intended beneficiaries and creates sustainable manufacturing units.
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Karthik V
This will boost Make in India and create high-tech jobs. Perfect timing with EV revolution happening globally. India can become a manufacturing hub for these critical components! 💪

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