The state-of-the-art facility has an annual capacity to scrap 15,000 end-of-life vehicles

Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Irrigation, Govt. of Assam, Shri Ashok Singhal, Hon’ble Minister of Hill Area Development, Transport, and Co-operation, Govt. of Assam, Shri Jogen Mohan, along with Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, at the inauguration ceremony of Tata Motors’ Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) in Guwahati

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today launched its registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Guwahati. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ this state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to safely dismantle up to 15,000 end-of-life vehicles annually using sustainable and environmentally conscious processes. This RVSF is operated by Tata Motors’ partner, Axom Platinum Scrappers, and is equipped to scrap both passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands. This marks the inauguration of the seventh such facility in the country with others being in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, the Delhi NCR region and Pune.

The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Shri. Jogen Mohan, Minister of Hill Areas Development, Transport, Co-operation, Indigenous and Tribal Faith & Culture, Shri. Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Irrigation, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors and Dr. Sanjive Narain, Director, Axom Automobiles, along with other senior officials from the Government of Assam, Tata Motors and Axom Automobiles.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Shri. Jogen Mohan, Minister of Hill Areas Development, Transport, Co-operation, Indigenous and Tribal Faith & Culture, said, “The launch of this advanced vehicle recycling facility, will create valuable employment opportunities and support economic growth of our state and communities. In addition, it will also ensure safe disposal of end-of-life vehicles, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to a cleaner environment. I thank Tata Motors for pioneering the start of start smart facilities in Assam.”

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Shri. Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Irrigation said, “The inauguration of Tata Motors’ Re.Wi.Re facility in Guwahati is a key step toward a cleaner, greener Assam. This modern facility will foster a sustainable vehicle disposal ecosystem while benefiting both the environment and people of Assam.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Today, with the launch of the Northeast’s first Re.Wi.Re facility in Guwahati, Tata Motors takes a significant step in advancing responsible vehicle scrapping in the region. Committed to the principles of a circular economy, we are driving practices that support sustainability. With our network of RVSFs across seven states, we can now dismantle over 100,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. We are proud to partner with Axom Platinum Scrappers for this facility and extend our thanks to the state government and local authorities for their unwavering support in making this initiative a reality.”

Each Re.Wi.Re facility is fully digitalised, with all its operations seamless and paperless. Equipped with cell-type and line-type dismantling for both commercial and passenger vehicles, there are dedicated stations for the safe dismantling of various components, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids, and gases. Every vehicle undergoes a meticulous documentation and dismantling process designed specifically to meet the responsible scrapping requirements of passenger and commercial vehicles, guaranteeing safe disposal of all components as per the nation’s vehicle scrappage policy. The Re.Wi.Re. concept and facility embodies a ground-breaking leap towards fostering sustainable practices within the automotive industry.