2 hrs ago

Assam Moves to Formalise Vehicle Scrapping Within Industrial Framework

Assam wants to organise how very old or unusable vehicles are taken apart.

The state plans to include approved vehicle-scrapping facilities in its industrial framework.

These facilities are authorised places that process vehicles at the end of their useful lives.

The goal is to make scrapping cleaner, safer and more organised.

Proper facilities can recover useful materials and parts for recycling.

The plan may also help reduce unfit vehicles on roads.

Assam expects the policy could attract investment and create jobs.

More information is still needed about eligibility, incentives and how the plan will work.

Key facts

Policy change: Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities will be included in Assam’s eligible industrial framework.
Stated goal: Make the retirement of old vehicles cleaner, safer and more organised.
Environmental focus: Support regulated dismantling, material recovery and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
Industrial impact: The move could attract investment into vehicle scrapping and recycling infrastructure.
Potential benefits: The initiative may support specialised facilities, employment and better vehicle traceability.
Pending details: Eligibility criteria, incentives and the implementation framework have not yet been provided.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago