Tata Motors inks with Maharashtra government to set up registered vehicle scrapping facility

Tata Motors informed that they have inked with the Maharashtra government to promote the establishment of a registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in the state. The automobile giant has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to assist in establishing the scrappage centre, which having a recycling capacity of up to 35,000 cars per year for end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles.

Girish Wagh, Tata Motors Executive Director, stated in a statement that “in addition to the well-known benefits of appropriate vehicle scrapping in promoting the establishment of a circular economy, this initiative will help reiterate our commitment to strengthening our leadership in the sustainable mobility space”.

It went on to say that they are happy to work with policymakers to establish scrapping facilities around the country.  Statement says it marks the start of a new chapter and a move in the right path for India’s transportation sector. Tata Motors has already signed with the Gujarat government to establish a scrapping plant in Ahmedabad.