Patna: Tata Motors has opened a new Re.Wi.Re (Recycle With Respect) registered vehicle scrapping facility in Patna, Bihar, expanding its organised end-of-life vehicle recycling network to 12 centres across India.
The facility, inaugurated by Bihar Transport Minister Shri Damodar Rawat, is spread across 5.5 acres and has the capacity to safely dismantle up to 15,000 vehicles annually. It is operated by Kalahanu Bothra Group.
Designed to handle end-of-life vehicles across brands and vehicle categories, the Patna Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) can process passenger and commercial vehicles as well as two- and three-wheelers.
The facility forms part of efforts to create a more organised vehicle-disposal ecosystem under India’s National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, which seeks to facilitate the removal of old and unfit vehicles through regulated scrapping infrastructure.
Inaugurating the facility, Minister for Transport, Government of Bihar, Damodar Rawat, said, “The launch of this Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Patna is a significant step towards safer roads and a cleaner transport ecosystem for the state. In line with the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, the facility will help phase out old and unfit vehicles in a scientific and responsible manner, while encouraging owners to move to newer, safer and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Modernising our vehicle fleet is essential to reducing emissions and improving road safety across Bihar. I congratulate Tata Motors and the Kalahanu Group on this initiative and look forward to more such efforts that advance safe and sustainable mobility in the state.”
Tata Motors Expands Scrappage Network
With the Patna addition, Tata Motors now operates Re.Wi.Re facilities in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Pune, Guwahati, Raipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Patna.
According to the company, its nationwide network of registered vehicle scrapping facilities is equipped to responsibly dismantle close to 2 lakh end-of-life vehicles annually.
Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “The inauguration of our Patna facility marks another step in building a responsible, organised ecosystem for end-of-life vehicles across the country. The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy has created a structured framework to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles and, through well-designed incentives, encourages owners to transition to cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Guided by the principles of circular economy, we are equipped with the widest nationwide network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities to responsibly dismantle close to 2 lakh end-of-life vehicles annually. We deeply value the unwavering support and collaboration of our partners, state governments and local authorities in turning this vision into reality.”
Digital, Paperless Dismantling Process
Tata Motors said its Re.Wi.Re facilities are fully digitalised, with operations designed to be paperless.
The centres use cell-type dismantling for commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, while passenger vehicles are processed through a line-type dismantling system.
Dedicated stations have been set up for the removal and handling of components and materials such as tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, other liquids and gases. Vehicles also undergo a documented dismantling process aimed at ensuring components are handled and disposed of in accordance with the country’s vehicle scrappage policy.
Vehicle scrapping may lack the glamour of a new-car launch, but the infrastructure behind what happens at the end of a vehicle’s life is becoming an increasingly important part of India’s mobility ecosystem. The Patna facility extends that organised scrappage network further into Bihar, linking fleet modernisation with safer disposal practices and the broader push towards a circular economy.
