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Jharkhand Orders Scrapping of 15-Year-Old Vehicles to Reduce Road Congestion
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:42 PM
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The Jharkhand government has directed state departments to identify and scrap vehicles that are at least 15 years old, aiming to improve road safety and reduce congestion.
The Jharkhand government has issued a directive for all state departments to identify vehicles that are 15 years old or older and arrange for their scrapping.
The move is part of a broader effort to improve road safety, reduce congestion and curb pollution caused by ageing vehicles.
Departments are required to compile a list of eligible vehicles and submit it to the transport ministry within a specified timeframe, after which scrapping procedures will be initiated.
Officials expect the initiative to clear a significant number of old cars and trucks from the roads, thereby enhancing traffic flow and reducing maintenance costs for the state.
The move is part of a broader effort to improve road safety, reduce congestion and curb pollution caused by ageing vehicles.
Departments are required to compile a list of eligible vehicles and submit it to the transport ministry within a specified timeframe, after which scrapping procedures will be initiated.
Officials expect the initiative to clear a significant number of old cars and trucks from the roads, thereby enhancing traffic flow and reducing maintenance costs for the state.