India needs 1,000 vehicle scrapping centers and 400 automated fitness test centers, according to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. During the launch of 'DigiELV,' a platform for trading End of Life Vehicle Certificate of Deposit, Gadkari announced the approval of 85 vehicle scrapping facilities across the country. Emphasizing the significance of the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, Gadkari stated that it is a mutually beneficial initiative for all stakeholders, positioning India as a scrapping hub in South Asia.

The minister highlighted the policy's role in phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles, promoting a circular economy, and generating employment opportunities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy in August 2021, with the aim of encouraging the responsible disposal of old vehicles.

Under the policy, states and Union Territories offer up to a 25% tax rebate on road tax for newly purchased vehicles after scrapping old ones. Effective from April 1, 2022, the policy mandates fitness tests for personal vehicles after 20 years and for commercial vehicles after 15 years. Gadkari emphasized the importance of embracing a circular economy and reiterated that the scrappage policy aligns with environmental sustainability and economic growth goals.

India needs 1,000 vehicle scrapping centers and 400 automated fitness test centers, according to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. During the launch of 'DigiELV,' a platform for trading End of Life Vehicle Certificate of Deposit, Gadkari announced the approval of 85 vehicle scrapping facilities across the country. Emphasizing the significance of the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, Gadkari stated that it is a mutually beneficial initiative for all stakeholders, positioning India as a scrapping hub in South Asia.

The minister highlighted the policy's role in phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles, promoting a circular economy, and generating employment opportunities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy in August 2021, with the aim of encouraging the responsible disposal of old vehicles.

Under the policy, states and Union Territories offer up to a 25% tax rebate on road tax for newly purchased vehicles after scrapping old ones. Effective from April 1, 2022, the policy mandates fitness tests for personal vehicles after 20 years and for commercial vehicles after 15 years. Gadkari emphasized the importance of embracing a circular economy and reiterated that the scrappage policy aligns with environmental sustainability and economic growth goals.