Govt Boosts Metal Scrapping Centres Across India
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Govt Boosts Metal Scrapping Centres Across India

The Government of India has introduced several measures to support the establishment of metal scrapping centres across the country, including Maharashtra. These steps aim to promote recycling, improve environmental standards, and support circular economy practices.
The Steel Scrap Recycling Policy (2019) provides a collaborative framework with various ministries to enhance the recycling of ferrous scrap from multiple sources.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has formulated the Vehicle Scrapping Policy to phase out old, polluting vehicles by offering incentives and disincentives. Under this initiative, MoRTH has issued guidelines for the Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs), outlining infrastructure and processes for dismantling and depolluting End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). The complete list of RVSFs, including those in Maharashtra, is available at the official portal.
To ensure environmental safety, the Government has also notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. These rules govern the safe handling, storage, recycling, and disposal of hazardous waste.
Additionally, the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, establish a robust framework for managing ELVs. These rules mandate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet specific annual scrappage targets based on the vehicle type and materials recovered.
The Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways has also notified the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, to regulate and promote environmentally sound ship recycling practices.
This information was provided by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. 

The Government of India has introduced several measures to support the establishment of metal scrapping centres across the country, including Maharashtra. These steps aim to promote recycling, improve environmental standards, and support circular economy practices.The Steel Scrap Recycling Policy (2019) provides a collaborative framework with various ministries to enhance the recycling of ferrous scrap from multiple sources.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has formulated the Vehicle Scrapping Policy to phase out old, polluting vehicles by offering incentives and disincentives. Under this initiative, MoRTH has issued guidelines for the Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs), outlining infrastructure and processes for dismantling and depolluting End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). The complete list of RVSFs, including those in Maharashtra, is available at the official portal.To ensure environmental safety, the Government has also notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. These rules govern the safe handling, storage, recycling, and disposal of hazardous waste.Additionally, the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, establish a robust framework for managing ELVs. These rules mandate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet specific annual scrappage targets based on the vehicle type and materials recovered.The Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways has also notified the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, to regulate and promote environmentally sound ship recycling practices.This information was provided by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. 

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