Tata Motors partners Gujarat to set up vehicle scrapping unit in Ahmedabad

The new facility will be compliant with the latest scrappage policy of the MoRTH, and vehicle dismantling guidelines of ARAI and Central Pollution Control Board.

Mumbai - Tata Motors Ltd of Mumbai, a commercial vehicle manufacturer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat, through the Ports and Transport Department, to support setting up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Ahmedabad, for end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles.

The scrappage centre will have the capacity of recycling up to 36,000 vehicles a year. The new facility will be compliant with the latest scrappage policy of the MoRTH, and vehicle dismantling guidelines of ARAI and Central Pollution Control Board.

The Ports and Transport Department will support in facilitating the necessary approvals as per the rules and regulations for setting up of the RVSF. Tata Motors will set up the scrapping centre in association with a partner.

Girish Wagh, Executive Director & President – Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd, said, “We are delighted to support this initiative through a partner for the setting up of the scrapping facility (RVSF) in Ahmedabad. It is indeed a historic step for Tata Motors as the company announces its participation in the vehicle scrapping space. Appropriate scrapping of end-of-life vehicles will have sustained benefits for the ecosystem stakeholders and the environment alike. The scrappage policy by the MoRTH is a welcome move and a step in the right direction to promote safer and cleaner vehicles in India, and it is a crucial step in building a circular economy. As a responsible corporate, Tata Motors is committed to a sustainable future and look forward to support this initiative through this association with the Government of Gujarat.”