Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Leads India In Vehicle Scrapping With 48.5%
Uttar Pradesh has scrapped more old vehicles than any other state in India.
More than 1.97 lakh vehicles were scrapped there by July 31, 2026.
Altogether, more than 4.07 lakh vehicles were scrapped across India.
The state says removing old vehicles can help reduce pollution and improve road safety.
It has 92 approved places where old vehicles can be scrapped safely, although 51 are currently operating.
People who scrap an eligible vehicle and buy a new one may receive a road-tax discount.
The government is also encouraging some owners to switch to cleaner vehicles such as CNG, electric and BS-VI vehicles.
Officials are inspecting scrapping facilities after complaints and asking people not to use unauthorized scrap dealers.
More than 4.07 lakh vehicles were scrapped across India by July 31, 2026, including over 1.97 lakh in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for approximately 48.5% of all vehicles scrapped nationally.
The state has 92 licensed Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities, of which 51 are operational.
Eligible owners can receive road-tax concessions when buying new vehicles against a Certificate of Deposit.
The state is promoting BS-VI, CNG and electric vehicle replacements in several National Capital Region districts.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh reported scrapping more than 1.97 lakh vehicles, approximately 48.5% of the national total.
- When
- The figures are as of July 31, 2026; the report was datelined Lucknow, August 27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, including districts in the state’s National Capital Region area.
- Why
- To remove old and polluting vehicles, improve road safety, support regulated recycling and promote cleaner transport.
- Vehicles scrapped in India
- More than 4.07 lakh as of July 31, 2026
- Vehicles scrapped in Uttar Pradesh
- More than 1.97 lakh
- Uttar Pradesh’s national share
- Approximately 48.5%
- Licensed scrapping facilities
- 92 Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities
- Operational facilities
- 51
- Non-transport vehicle tax rebate
- Up to 15% for eligible purchases against a Certificate of Deposit
- Transport vehicle tax rebate
- Up to 10% for eligible purchases; specified NCR replacements may qualify for up to 100% exemption for 10 years