Enhancing Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles in India

On 22nd January 2026, NITI Aayog released a report, titled "Enhancing Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in India."

What are End of Life Vehicles (ELVs)?

  • End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) are vehicles that are:
    • No longer roadworthy
    • Invalidly registered or failed fitness tests
    • Voluntarily declared as waste by owners
  • ELVs contain valuable recoverable materials such as steel, aluminium, copper, plastics, rubber, and glass; they also contain hazardous substances like oils, coolants, batteries, and asbestos.
  • Scientific dismantling enables resource recovery, while unscientific scrapping poses severe pollution and health risks.

Key Trends and Data Highlighted in the Report

  • Rising ELVs: ELVs expected to rise from 23 ....
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