Question : On which date Vehicle Scrappage Policy launched ?
a. 13 AUG 2021
b. 10 AUG 2021
c. 11 AUG 2021
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Central government launched the Vehicle Scrappage Policy on August 13, 2021.
- Vehicle scraping will help in removing the polluting and unsuitable vehicles gradually and without harming the environment.
- The introduction of the Vehicle Scrap Policy is an important milestone in India’s growth journey.
- It may be noted that an investor conference was organized in Gujarat on the above date to set up vehicle scrapping infrastructure.
- Background —
- India has 17 lakh medium and heavy commercial vehicles that are older than 15 years without any valid fitness certificate, 51 lakh light motor vehicles older than 20 years and 34 lakh light motor vehicles older than 15 years, according to the transport ministry.
- The average age of commercial vehicles is over 10 years and the private ones, 10-15 years.
- The purpose of the policy is to reduce pollution, create job opportunities, through the registered scrapping centres, and boost demand for new vehicles.
- In the view of above mentioned reasons Union minister for road transport and highways was announced this policy on 18 march 2021.
Link:
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/pm-modi-launches-vehicle-scrappage-policy-urges-youth-start-ups-to-join-programme20210813105058/
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745369