#Indian Govt clears Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost #RareEarth magnet manufacturing

A manufacturing facility in India with workers, machines, and an Indian flag displayed prominently.

An official government release stated, “This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to establish 6,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA) of integrated Rare Earth PM IndiaPermanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing in India, thereby enhancing self-reliance and positioning India as a key player in the global REPM market.”

The government plans to allocate the proposed capacity to up to five beneficiaries through a global competitive bidding process, with each eligible for a maximum of 1,200 MTPA. The scheme will run for seven years, including a two-year gestation period to establish fully integrated REPM manufacturing facilities and five years of incentives linked to actual sales.

October 19, 2016 

Read more at: https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-govt-clears-rs-7280-crore-scheme-to-boost-rare-earth-magnet-manufacturing-4056521/

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