Archive · 21 Jul 2026
UP Scraps 1.95 Lakh Unfit Vehicles
The Uttar Pradesh Government has successfully scrapped over 1.95 lakh old and unfit vehicles through its Vehicle Scrappage Policy.
This initiative aims to improve road safety, reduce air pollution, and create a modern transport system.
The process is technology-driven and transparent, with 50 operational scrapping centres across the state.
Vehicle owners receive rebates on road tax when purchasing new vehicles, and the policy also boosts investment and creates new jobs.
The government is expanding the scrapping network to cover more districts, ensuring better environmental protection and economic benefits.
Over 1.95 lakh old and unfit vehicles scrapped in Uttar Pradesh.
Policy aims to improve road safety and reduce air pollution.
Technology-driven process with 50 operational scrapping centres.
Vehicle owners receive rebates on road tax for new purchases.
Policy boosts investment and creates new employment opportunities.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Implementation of Vehicle Scrappage Policy
- When
- As of June 30, 2026
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To promote road safety, environmental protection, and a modern transport system
Environmental and Safety Benefits
Economic and Employment Opportunities
Environmental Impact
Environmental and Safety Benefits
The policy significantly reduces air pollution and carbon emissions by removing old, polluting vehicles.
Economic and Employment Opportunities
The policy boosts investment and creates new employment opportunities in various sectors.
Road Safety
Environmental and Safety Benefits
The removal of unfit vehicles is expected to reduce road accidents.
Economic and Employment Opportunities
The policy encourages the development of a modern transport system, enhancing overall road safety.
Economic Benefits
Environmental and Safety Benefits
The policy promotes the scientific recycling of scrap metal and other materials.
Economic and Employment Opportunities
The policy provides rebates on road tax for vehicle owners, incentivizing the purchase of new vehicles.
- Total Vehicles Scrapped
- 1.95 lakh
- Private Vehicles Scrapped
- 1.85 lakh
- Government Vehicles Scrapped
- 10,000
- Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs)
- 101
- Operational Scrapping Centres
- 50
- Proposed New Scrapping Centres
- 30
- Road Tax Rebate for Commercial Vehicles
- Up to 10%
- Road Tax Rebate for Private Vehicles
- Up to 15%