Tata Motors Inaugurates Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Kolkata

Kolkata- Tata Motors Limited., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has inaugurated its eighth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Named Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect, this state-of-the-art facility is built to sustainably and safely dismantle up to 21,000 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per year. Operated in partnership with Selladale Synergies India Pvt. Ltd., the facility is equipped to scrap vehicles of all brands, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers.

The inauguration was attended by Mr. Snehasis Chakraborty, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Government of West Bengal, and Mr. Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata and Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, who joined the event virtually. Also present were Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, along with other senior dignitaries from Tata Motors and the Government of West Bengal.

With this launch, Tata Motors now operates RVSFs in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Pune, Guwahati, and Kolkata. The Kolkata facility is the third Re.Wi.Re center in eastern India, enhancing accessibility and convenience for customers in the region.

Mr. Snehasis Chakraborty, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Government of West Bengal, said, “The inauguration of Tata Motors’ Re.Wi.Re is a welcome step towards building a cleaner and more efficient future for our people. This initiative will also support the adoption of newer, safer energy-efficient vehicles and create circular economy opportunities within the transport sector. We appreciate Tata Motors, Selladale Synergies and all partners involved for bringing this initiative to our state.”

Mr. Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata, Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal, said, “The launch of Tata Motors’ RVSF reflects a meaningful step towards sustainable development, helping to reduce environmental burden in our state and improve overall well-being. This facility will create valuable employment opportunities for the state. We commend Tata Motors for taking this forward-thinking step for the people of our state.”

Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, “Tata Motors is committed to driving sustainable mobility solutions while fostering a circular economy. The inauguration of West Bengal’s first Re.Wi.Re and the country’s eighth facility is a significant step in expanding our vehicle scrapping ecosystem. With the cumulative capacity of dismantling more than 1.3 lakh vehicles annually across eight Tata Motors RVSFs, we are proud to lead the way in transforming India’s vehicle scrapping ecosystem with a focus on safety, compliance and sustainability.”

Each Re.Wi.Re facility is fully digital, with seamless and paperless operations. It features cell-type dismantling for commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers, and line-type dismantling for passenger vehicles. Dedicated stations ensure the safe removal of components such as tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids, and gases. Every vehicle is processed through a thorough documentation and dismantling system, aligned with India's vehicle scrappage policy, to ensure safe and responsible disposal. Re.Wi.Re represents a significant step forward in promoting sustainability in the automotive sector.