Lucknow, Jun 18 (PTI) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday inaugurated two vehicle scrapping facilities of Tata Motors with a combined capacity of dismantling 40,000 end-of-life vehicles annually.
The state-of-the-art Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect – Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh) are designed to safely and responsibly dismantle end-of-life vehicles. They are equipped to handle passenger and commercial vehicles across all brands, including two- and three-wheelers, a press release said.
“These modern centres mark a progressive step under the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, which empowers citizens to transition to cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles through structured incentives,” Gadkari said while inaugurating the facilities virtually.
“These facilities will play a crucial role in the safe dismantling of unfit vehicles while enabling the recovery of valuable materials for scientific recycling. I commend Tata Motors for their steadfast commitment to sustainability and for establishing a nationwide RVSF infrastructure that aligns with global standards. Progressive initiatives like these are vital to building a robust ecosystem that makes vehicle scrappage accessible, efficient, and impactful across the country,” Gadkari said.
The Raipur RVSF will be operated by Tata Motors’ partner Raipur Green Energy Pvt Ltd and has a capacity to dismantle up to 25,000 vehicles per annum, while the Lucknow facility can scrap up to 15,000 vehicles annually and is operated by Moto Scrapland Pvt Ltd, the release said.
In Lucknow, state transport minister Dayashankar Singh said, “The launch of this advanced vehicle recycling facility will also create valuable employment opportunities and contribute to the economy of the state. We appreciate the efforts of Tata Motors and acknowledge all stakeholders involved in this project.” Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Sustainability is not merely a commitment at Tata Motors, it is a foundational pillar shaping the future of mobility.” With this expansion, Tata Motors now operates 10 vehicle scrapping centres, including the ones in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Pune, Guwahati, Raipur, Lucknow and Kolkata. PTI ABN HVA
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