Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021
On 13th August, 2021, the government launched the vehicle scrapping policy (Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Program), which was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22.
Aim
- Creating an eco-system for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles in an environment friendly and safe manner.
- Creating an infrastructure for automated testing of vehicles that have completed the registration period.
Need
- To abate Pollution: A significant number of old vehicles on India’s roads contribute greatly to rising pollution levels, as well as their tendency to be less fuel-efficient towards the end of their life.
- To make Roads Safe: Old vehicles are also inherently unsafe and can be ....
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