In a bid to curb pollution, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved an old vehicle scrapping policy for the state, State Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh told media persons on Friday.
He said that for scrapping vehicles older than 15 years, the state government would provide a 50 per cent rebate in taxes and penalties, and a 75 per cent rebate in the case of vehicles older than 20 years. “Today the new scrap policy has been approved. A rebate of 50 per cent in taxes and penalties will be given for scrapping vehicles older than 15 years and a 75 per cent waiver for vehicles older than 20 years will be given,” the State minister said, adding that the new scrapping policy will help in controlling pollution.
The implementation of the scrapping policy is also expected to boost demand for related services, such as towing and vehicle transport. Residents looking to dispose of their old vehicles can now more easily access reliable towing services, ensuring a smooth and eco-friendly process from pick-up to recycling.
By combining incentives with support services, the government aims to make scrapping old vehicles more accessible and contribute significantly to environmental improvement across the state.
