PM Narendra Modi launches new vehicle scrappage policy

The policy will be implemented for Central and state government-owned vehicles which are over 15 years. The new policy was launched during a virtual address at the Investor Summit in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program or the Vehicle Scrapping Policy. The new policy was launched during a virtual address at the Investor Summit in Gujarat.

“Vehicle scrapping will help phase out unfit & polluting vehicles in an environment-friendly manner. We aim to create a viable #circulareconomy & bring value for all stakeholders while being environmentally responsible.” PM Modi said in a tweet. 

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In a series of tweets, Modi explained the various advantages of the policy which also include the exemption in road tax, lesser pollution, and lower accident rates. 

“This policy reflects our commitment to reduce pollution from the cities of the country and protect the environment and fast development,” he added. 

The Vehicle Scrapping Policy is aimed at creating an eco-system for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles in an environmental friendly and safe manner. The policy intends to create scrapping infrastructure in the form of Automated Testing Stations and Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities across the country. The policy will be implemented for Central and state government-owned vehicles which are over 15 years.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways who was also present at the virtual conference said that the new policy will cut material costs by 40 percent. 

Giridhar Aramane,  secretary in the road transport and highways ministry said in a statement, “From 2023 onwards, heavy commercial vehicles need to be scrapped if they do not conform to the fitness level prescribed under the rules. For personal vehicles, we plan to implement this from June 2024 onwards.”