Vehicle Scrap Policy Delay

The National Vehicle Scrapping Policy, unveiled in 2021, was meant to be a transformative step toward cleaner air, safer roads, and a more efficient economy. Yet, more than two years after its launch, Jammu and Kashmir continues to drag its feet, with no Automated Testing Stations, no Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities, and no state-specific policy framework in place. The inaction is puzzling and deeply concerning, given the clear guidelines provided by the Union Government. Scrapping old vehicles is not mandatory under the current framework. However, the policy is designed to encourage voluntary phasing out of vehicles that have crossed 15 years of service by offering incentives such as tax waivers, registration fee reductions, and discounts on the purchase of new vehicles. Without t