Kolkata, 9th May, 2025.
Tata Motors, India’s largest
commercial vehicle manufacturer, today
launched their registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Kolkata. This
marks the launch of the company’s eighth RVSF across the country. Named 'Re.Wi.Re– Recycle with Respect,' this
cutting-edge facility is designed to sustainably and safely dismantle up to
21,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The RVSF will be operated by Tata Motors’
partner, Selladale Synergies India Pvt. Ltd, and is equipped to handle the
scrapping of passenger and commercial vehicles, along with two-wheelers and
three-wheelers, across all brands.
The inauguration ceremony was
graced by Mr. Snehasis Chakraborty, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Government
of West Bengal, Mr. Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata, Hon’ble Minister of Urban
Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal,who joined the
event virtually, Dr. Saumitra Mohan, IAS, Secretary, Department of Transport,
Government of West Bengal and Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business
Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, along with other dignitaries
from the Government of West Bengal and Tata Motors. The company now operates
registered vehicle scrappage centres in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh,
Delhi NCR, Pune and Guwahati. The Kolkata facility is the third Re.Wi.Re in
eastern India, allowing better accessibility to customers in the region.
Inaugurating the facility, Mr. Snehasis Chakraborty, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Government of
West Bengal, said,“The inauguration of Tata Motors’
Re.Wi.Re is a welcome step towards building a cleaner and more efficient future
for our people. This initiative will also support the adoption of newer, safer
energy-efficient vehicles and create circular economy opportunities within the
transport sector. We appreciate Tata Motors, Selladale Synergies and all
partners involved for bringing this initiative to our state.”
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Firhad Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata,
Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of
West Bengal, said,“The launch of Tata Motors’ RVSF reflects a meaningful
step towards sustainable development, helping to reduce environmental burden in
our state and improve overall well-being.This facility will create valuable
employment opportunities for the state. We commend Tata Motors for taking this
forward-thinking step for the people of our state.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business
Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said,"Tata Motors is committed to driving sustainable mobility
solutions while fostering a circular economy. The inauguration of West Bengal’s
first Re.Wi.Re and the country’s eighth facility is a significant step in
expanding our vehicle scrapping ecosystem. With the cumulative capacityof dismantling more than 1.3 lakh vehicles
annually across eight Tata Motors RVSFs, we are proud to lead the way in
transforming India’s vehicle scrapping ecosystem with a focus on safety,
compliance and sustainability.”
Each Re.Wi.Re facility is
fully digitalised, with all its operations seamless and paperless. Equipped
with cell-type dismantling for commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and
three-wheelers, and line-type dismantling for 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. facility embodies a ground-breaking leap
towards fostering sustainable practices within the automotive industry.