India is looking at extending additional sops for scrapping old vehicles amid a lacklustre response from owners to the current set of incentives, according to officials aware of the move. The government has initiated a comprehensive inter-ministerial review of the registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) policy to examine the issues and identify additional incentives. The … Read more
Published By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: September 20, 2024, 16:35 IST After acquiring the certificate, owners need to scrap their old vehicles at an authorized facility within 15 days. (Photo: Down To Earth) Gramin Sewa, launched in 2011, provides high-capacity three-wheelers with permits to operate in rural areas and unauthorized colonies across Delhi. Aiming to … Read more
The Centre is considering setting up a dedicated fund to incentivise new vehicle buyers among steps to push customers to scrap old vehicles. The shift in strategy follows tepid response to a voluntary vehicle modernisation programme started three years ago to remove more than 10 million polluting cars, buses and trucks off the roads.A senior … Read more
