India’s leading auto major Tata Motors on Friday said it has joined hands with the Gujarat government to support setting up of a vehicle scrapping facility in Ahmedabad. The Company has signed an MoU with the state government through the ports and transport department, it said in a statement.

The scrappage centre, which will be for both passenger and commercial vehicles, will have a capacity of recycling up to 36,000 vehicles a year. Tata Motors will set up the scrapping centre in association with a partner, Tata Motors added.

Commenting on the development, Tata Motors Executive Director and President (Commercial Vehicle Business Unit) Girish Wagh said, ''It is indeed a historic step for Tata Motors, as the company announces its participation in the vehicle scrapping space.'' He said appropriate scrapping of end-of-life vehicles will have sustained benefits for the ecosystem stakeholders and the environment alike. He added that the ''The scrappage policy by the MoRTH is a welcome move and a step in the right direction to promote safer and cleaner vehicles in India, and it is a crucial step in building a circular economy.''

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