Gandhinagar: Gujarat has emerged among the top five states in India for the highest number of vehicles scrapped at Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs), according to recent data shared by Union Minister of Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The state scrapped 15,448 vehicles as part of its push towards sustainable and safer transportation. This achievement places Gujarat alongside other leading states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.

In his reply, Gadkari said, “As of 12th August 2025, a total of 2,76,990 vehicles have been scrapped at Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs). The details of vehicles scrapped by RVSFs established in respective states are provided in the Annexure.”

Road tax exemption

Under the vehicle scrapping policy, beneficiaries can receive up to a 25% road tax rebate for scrapping old non-transport vehicles and 15% for transport vehicles when registering new vehicles, upon submission of the Certificate of Deposit (COD).

Once a vehicle is scrapped, a COD is issued and the vehicle is deregistered. The certificate is valid nationwide, and owners can retain the registration number of the scrapped vehicle through the e-Vahan portal. The scrap value is calculated based on the vehicle’s weight, with payments determined according to current steel rates. The administration has also directed that new vehicles can only be purchased upon presenting the scrapping certificate of the old vehicle. DeshGujarat