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Two best UPSC Mentors coming together for UPSC Prelims 2023

February Edition of Smash Prelims 2023 will have 1-1 mentorship by Prelims guru Zeeshan sir and his Destroy Prelims module as the game changer. Read more below

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With less than 4 months to go for UPSC Prelims 2023, you stand at a decisive crossroads in your prelims preparation journey.

At this moment it is not just about covering the syllabus or just attempting the mock tests. You have to integrate every element in your preparation to ensure your success in UPSC Prelims 2023.

Syllabus coverage + Mock Tests + Paper attempting skills + Intelligent Elimination Techniques + Revision + Mentorship = UPSC Prelims 2023 success

Launching Smash Prelims February Edition

This Smash Prelims February Edition program is not just about learning, but about balancing syllabus completion with the application of that knowledge, so you can maximize your score and achieve your goal of becoming an IAS in 2023.

Smash Prelims integrates every element required to help you get in the 1% who will clear UPSC Prelims 2023.

Enrollments are open for Smash Prelims 2023 February Edition

Course completion (GS+Current Affairs) Lectures, Test Series, Destroy Prelims module, 1-to-1 Mentorship by Zeeshan sir, Weekly zoom sessions by Santosh sir, daily quiz on Telegram group, and PDF Notes

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Table of Content:

1. About Smash Prelims 2023- February batch
2. Why Smash Prelims February Batch for UPSC Prelims 2023?
3. Smash Prelims Test Timetable
4. Smash Prelims Lecture Timetable
5. Program details
6. What do our students have to say?

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Smash Prelims 2023

Smash Prelims February batch is exactly what you need at this moment for UPSC Prelims 2023 success.

The focus of this program will be on:

1. Syllabus completion through LIVE lectures – both GS and Current affairs for 1.5 yrs
   • Most important and probable topics will be covered in a timely manner leaving ample time for multiple revisions.
   • Special classes on topics including Polity, History, Economics, Geography, Sessions to cover Environment innovatively, Science & Technology and more. (check timetable for lectures here)
   • To be done through LIVE lectures, Notes will be shared.
   • Comprehensive and exhaustive notes covering everything that is important.
2. Dual Mentorship for Time management and result-oriented preparation
   • Personalized 1-1 mentorship by Zeeshan sir
   • Strategy and plan- both micro and macro. This will ensure syllabus completion and rigorous practice through the test series.
   • Santosh sir’s personal guidance through weekly Zoom sessions
3. Smash Prelims Test series – Evidence-based questions based on the UPSC’s current trends
   • To keep your preparation relevant to UPSC 2023 pattern
   • Bringing efficiency to your preparation. Leaving out what is not important.
4. Constant and gradual improvement through
   • One-to-one mentorship sessions with Zeeshan sir
   • Weekly Zoom sessions with Santosh sir
   • Daily quiz on Telegram group
   • Sessions with UPSC rankers
5. Destroy Prelims module by Zeeshan sir: Imparting skills to attempt and solve Prelims paper
   • Targeting an accuracy rate of 90% and attempting maximum questions.
   • Logical and intelligent question-solving techniques and Practical hacks by Zeeshan sir .
6. Evolving your personal approach for attempting UPSC prelims paper
   • Accuracy vs a high number of attempts. Accuracy improvement sessions.
   • Attempting from question 1 or go section-wise.
7. Collaborative learning under Zeeshan sir’s supervision
   • Telegram group membership administered by Zeeshan sir
   • Daily quiz session on hot topics for UPSC Prelims

February Edition of Smash Prelims 2023 will have 1-1 mentorship by Prelims guru Zeeshan sir and his Destroy Prelims module as the game changer.

What makes Smash Prelims the best program for UPSC Prelims 2023?

1-1 Dedicated Mentorship by Zeeshan sir, Prelims guru who mentored AIR 65, AIR 117, and many more

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Smash Prelims 2023: Program inclusion

1. One-to-One mentorship for UPSC Prelims 2023 by Zeeshan sir
2. Evidence-based and UPSC level test series: 60 Tests
   • 44 tests (14 basics + 8 Advanced + 10 FLT + 6 CSAT + 6 CA ) for back to back intensive revision
   • 16 Tests for Practice
   • Mandatory mentorship and doubt resolution call after every test
3. Smash Value LIVE lectures: Most important and probable GS and Current Affairs topics for Prelims 2023. Lectures will be recorded and PDF notes will be share
4. Weekly LIVE Zoom sessions with Santosh Sir for strategy, doubt clearance, and QnA
5. Destroy Prelims module by Zeeshan sir- Imparting skills to attempt and solve UPSC MCQs
   • LIVE MCQs solving session
   • Intelligent Elimination techniques and practical hacks for a sure score of 120+ marks
6. 1.5 yrs worth of complete current affairs topics (LIVE) covered by the core CD faculty in featured classes with a LIVE discussion + PDF notes
7. CA magazine + budget and economic survey will be provided for free
8. Telegram group membership for collaborative learning

Smash Prelims 2023 Lecture Timetable

Smash Prelims 2023 Test Timetable

Other Details:

Test start date: 4th Feb 2023

Lecture ongoing

Course fee: Rs 25,000 Rs. 20,000 + GST

You are 8 times more likely to clear Prelims 2023 with Zeeshan sir’s mentorship under the Smash Prelims program

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What CivilsDaily’s Smash Prelims students have to say?

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1st February (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM | UPSC webinar on How to utilize the last 4 months (120 Days) before UPSC Prelims 2023 by Zeeshan sir | Get Free Prelims Notes on Registration

Last 120 Days’ Preparation will decide if you are writing UPSC Mains 2023 or not.

The UPSC Prelims 2023 is just knocking at the door because UPSC-CSE 2023 notification is out. The majority of candidates are about to finish their syllabus, which includes reading books and newspapers, taking notes, attending classes, taking practice exams, and—most importantly—psychologically preparing for the exam.

But, these are not enough to clear UPSC Prelims in 2023.

Zeeshan sir, a senior IAS mentor who helped many to crack UPSC Prelims with 120+ marks often says, “When time is limited, you must maintain more balance between learning and execution.”

In this case, 2 different rock-steady strategies are the only things that are required for… 

• GS Paper
• CSAT Paper

And in such a situation even a veteran fails to manage time for both papers. On the other hand, you can’t value your time without a workable strategy. 

You can neither afford to fail UPSC Prelims 2023 nor regret it later. Don’t miss the super important session by Zeeshan sir

Know how to utilize the last 120 days before UPSC Prelims 2023 and get a Master Timetable with strategy

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Webinar DETAILS:

Topic: 4 months’ rock-steady strategy for UPSC Prelims 2023.

Date and Time: 1st February (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM

Link: Zoom link will be shared on email post registration

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Key takeaways: How to make a timetable for UPSC?

• What should be your approach for the next 4 months even if you have not covered the entire syllabus for the preparation for UPSC 2023? Strategy for the next 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and the last 30 days will be shared with you.
• How to divide your time for both GS and CSAT papers?
• How to cover uncovered and revise segment-wise?
• How to cover the UPSC syllabus? The syllabus, and not the books, must be completed. Focussing on the essentials first.
• Time management: You just need to invest 5 to 6 hours per day effectively for UPSC’s success. How to effectively manage preparation time? Update your timetable and set new revision targets.
• Managing UPSC preparation with a serious time crunch; job – working professionals, college students, and family (especially for homemaker aspirants)
• He made a UPSC trend analysis and based on that decoded the expectations and pattern of UPSC 2023. Zeeshan sir will share 10 essential themes for the upcoming exams that one must not ignore whether it’s UPSC Prelims 2023.
• Short-time smart Revision techniques that are common, standard, and used frequently. What exactly are they?
• How to take full advantage of the FREE CivilsDaily’s Preparatory Package and personalized mentorship session

You can neither afford to fail UPSC Prelims 2023 nor regret it later. Don’t miss the super important session.

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Context

• The National Green Tribunal has pointed out a huge lack of compliance of biomedical waste management rules across the country.
• The tribunal has asked for the implementation of the framework, which emphasizes on strict adherence to the norms related to the maintenance, storage, and movement of Biomedical Waste Treatment.

What is Biomedical Waste?

Biomedical waste/hospital waste is any kind of waste containing infectious materials.  It may also include waste associated with the generation of biomedical waste that visually appears to be of medical.

• Hospital waste: It refers to all waste, biological or non‐ biological that is discarded and not intended for further use.
• Bio-medical waste: It means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biological and including categories mentioned in Schedule I, of the BMW rules, 2016.

Biomedical waste consists of-

• Human anatomical waste like tissues, organs and body parts
• Animal wastes generated during research from veterinary hospitals
• Microbiology and biotechnology wastes
• Waste sharps like hypodermic needles, syringes, scalpels and broken glass
• Discarded medicines and cytotoxic drugs
• Soiled waste such as dressing, bandages, plaster casts, material contaminated with blood, tubes and catheters
• Liquid waste from any of the infected areas
• Incineration ash and other chemical wastes

How is biomedical waste treated in India?

• Autoclaving: The process of autoclaving involves steam sterilization. Instead of incineration, which can be expensive, autoclaving simply introduces very hot steam for a determined amount of time.  
• Incineration: The major benefits of incineration are that it is quick, easy, and simple. It effectively removes the waste entirely and safely removes any microorganisms.  
• Chemicals disinfection: When it comes to liquid waste, a common biomedical waste disposal method can be chemical disinfection. Chlorine is a regular choice for this process, and is introduced to the liquid waste in order to kill microorganisms and pathogens.  
• Microwaving: Microwave technology can also disinfect wastes. Wastes are first placed into a shredder. This wastes are mixed with water and internally heated that neutralizes present biologicals.
• Irradiation: This method involves waste sterilization by exposing waste to cobalt sources. Cobalt emits gamma rays that kill all the microbes in wastes.
• Shredding: It is a process by which waste are deshaped or cut into smaller pieces so as to make the wastes unrecognizable. It helps in prevention of reuse of bio-medical waste and also acts as identifier that the wastes have been disinfected and are safe to dispose-off.

Who deals with biomedical wastes in India?

• Central Pollution Control Board: The CPCB has been following up with all SPCBs/PCCs to ensure effective management of biomedical waste in States/UTs.
• National Green Tribunal (NGT): The NGT has been stringent on the application of the BMW 2016.
• Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBWTDF): There are now over 200 licensed CBWTDF or Common Treatment Facility (CTF) in India.

Salient Features of Biomedical Waste Rules, 2016

• Compulsory pre-treatment: The method of sterilization/disinfection should be in accordance with National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) or WHO.
• Phasing out plastic use: The use of chlorinated plastic bags, gloves, blood bags, etc. should be gradually stopped and this phasing out should be within 2 years from the date of notification of these rules
• Safe disposal of Liquid waste: They need to be separated at source by pre-treatment before mixing with other liquid waste
• Incineration guidelines: The existing incinerator should be upgraded/modified to achieve the new standard within 2 years from the date of this notification

Color coding of Biomedical wastes in India

As per Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, Bio-medical waste is required to be segregated in following color coded waste categories-

• Red Bag: Syringes (without needles), soiled gloves, catheters, IV tubes etc. should be all disposed of in a red coloured bag, which will later be incinerated.
• Yellow Bag: All dressings, bandages and cotton swabs with body fluids, blood bags, human anatomical waste, body parts are to be discarded in yellow bags.
• Cardboard box with blue marking: Glass vials, ampules, other glass ware is to be discarded in a cardboard box with a blue marking/sticker.
• White Puncture Proof Container (PPC): Needles, sharps, blades are disposed of in a white translucent puncture proof container.
• Black Bags:  These are to be used for non-bio-medical waste. In a hospital setup, this includes stationary, vegetable and fruit peels, leftovers, packaging including that from medicines, disposable caps, disposable masks, disposable shoe-covers, disposable tea cups, cartons, sweeping dust, kitchen waste etc.

International Agreement and Conventions

There are three international agreements and conventions which are particularly pertinent in BMWM. These are-

1. Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste: It is the most inclusive global environmental treaty on hazardous and other wastes. It has 170 member countries, and its objectives are to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects resulting from the generation, management, and disposal of hazardous wastes, specifically clinical wastes from health care in hospitals, health centers, and clinics.
2. Stockholm Convention on POPs: It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs (POPs – dioxins and furans). POPs are toxic chemicals that accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and cause damage. These chemicals are formed by medical waste incinerators and other combustion processes. It deals with BEP including source reduction, segregation, resource recovery and recycling, training, and proper collection and transport.
3. Minamata Convention on Mercury: It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury. On October 10, 2014, in Japan, more than 90 nations signed the first new global convention on environment and health. This treaty includes the phasing out of certain medical equipment in health-care services, including mercury-containing medical items such as thermometers and blood pressure device.

Environmental impacts of Biomedical Wastes

Improper management of health care waste can have both direct and indirect health consequences for health personnel, community members and on the environment.

• Toxin emissions: The most serious effect that biomedical waste has on our seas is the discharge of poisons into the waters that could then be consumed by ocean life creatures.
• Food chain contamination: Toxins would interject into the food chain and eventually reach humans who consume sea creatures.  
• Plastic pollution: 85% of disposable plastic materials make up all medical equipment.
• Groundwater Contamination: Deep burials of biomedical wastes may result in groundwater contamination.

CASE STUDY Syringe tide disaster: The syringe tide environmental disaster of 1987–1988 raised awareness about medical waste as medical syringes washed ashore in New Jersey and New York.

Broader concerns with biomedical wastes

Pollution and health hazards are the two important impacts of medical wastes.

• Land Pollution: If not treated and dumped into landfills then there is a high chance for heavy metals like cadmium, lead, mercury, etc. get released. Further, there is a chance these metals get absorbed by plants and can then enter the food chain also.
• Air Pollution: Pathogens present in the waste can enter and remain in the air for a long period in the form of spores or pathogens. As Covid-19 spread through the air, improper treating/not treating it might lead to a new wave of respiratory syndromes.
• Radioactive pollution: Hospitals are increasingly using radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The main radioisotopes used in hospitals are technetium-99m (Tc-99m), Iodine-131(I-131), etc. These have carcinogenic properties.

Health hazards due to biomedical waste

• Epidemic: According to the WHO study, improper waste management is one of the major causes of an increase in infectious diseases globally. This is why the Covid-19 pandemic wastes require proper treatment.
• Operational health hazards: Improper handling of biomedical waste might lead to Injuries from sharps and exposure to harmful radioactive wastes. This will create issues for nurses, emergency medical personnel, and sanitary workers.
• Increase antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Biomedical wastes aggravate the problem of AMR. Ever since the pandemic, the use of biocides (sanitizers, disinfectants, and antibiotics) increased manifold. If there is no proper treatment of biocides then the AMR will increase rapidly.

Challenges in India

• Increase in waste: In a highly populous country like India, there is a rise in residential biomedical waste and its collection without adhering to safety protocols could also trigger a surge in caseload.
• Poor Compliance of BMW rules: States are not following the CPCB guidelines.
• Non-segregation: In some states, improper segregation of waste has been reported.
• Improper disposal: The non-segregation of waste results in the incineration of contaminated plastics producing toxic gases and adding to air pollution.
• Lack of infrastructure: Currently, in India, there are only 198 CBMWTF in operation and 28 are under construction.  .
• No alternative to incineration: During incineration and post-combustion cooling, waste components dissociate and recombine forming new particles.

Why addressing this is important?

• Preventing another pandemic: The COVID pandemic was the outcome of virus leak from Wuhan.
• Uncontrolled outcomes: This has presented a challenge in terms of the capacity to scientifically dispose of generated waste and a challenge for civic authorities in charge of its collection and disposal.
• Hazard to healthcare personnel: Without proper scientific management of such waste, it can potentially affect patients and can affect the concerned workers and professionals.

Way forward

• Multi-stakeholder involvement: Proper management of Bio medical waste is a concern that has been recognized by both government agencies and the NGOs.
• Stringent regulatory push: In order to accelerate the rate at which proper processing and management methods are designed, timely regulatory and legislative policies and procedures are needed.
• Raising awareness: An effective communication strategy is imperative keeping in view the low awareness level among different categories of staff in the healthcare establishments regarding biomedical waste management.
• Infrastructure push: The centre and states in liaison should set up recycling plants across the country as envisaged under the Smart cities project.
• Proper collection: To properly separate, process and isolation of wastes, they must be well-characterized, which is challenging.
• Safe disposal: Several hazards and toxic materials containing should be disposed-off with proper take and care.

Conclusion

• Safe and effective management of biomedical waste is not only a lawful obligation but also a civil duty.
• The current BMWM 2016 rules are an improvement over earlier rules in terms of improved segregation, transportation, and disposal methods, to decrease environmental pollution and ensure the safety of the staff, patients, and public.

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30th January (Monday) 2023 | How to utilize NCERTs for UPSC? Learn the art of Making notes for Prelims 2023 & 2024.

What would be the grave mistake? The reply is “To exclude NCERTs.” Learn to cherish NCERTs if you want to enjoy UPSC prep.

The ideal starting point for any UPSC aspirant is NCERTs, the key to success. They serve as a basic juncture where your understanding of the fundamentals for solving MCQs and analytical skills for long answer writing unite.

Almost all UPSC aspirants start with NCERTs but do they all clear IAS?

The answer is ‘No’.

Though everyone read NCERTs, 99% of them don’t even know what is the proper way to read them, utilize them, make notes, revise, etc.

On the other hand, only reading NCERTs alone isn’t the way to success; you’ll only succeed in the IAS test if you understand how to read NCERTs, which 4-5 we specifically need to study, and how to Make notes from them.

Since these books are aspirants’ weakest area, you should make them your strength. Follow this session to learn how to utilize NCERTs and What is the art of making notes.

Masterclass Details: 30th January 2023 (Monday) At 7:30 PM

Grasp the opportunity to get outstanding tips on how to utilize NCERTs for UPSC. ’, ‘how to read & what to read, And how to make notes for Prelims 2023 & 2024.

Strategies & Approaches, in This Free Live Webinar by Diksha Ma’am!

• How to utilize NCERT Books? How to improve your reading and analytical skills from NCERTs which are super crucial for UPSC-CSE? Which portion of every NCERT must be utilized for making notes?
• Best, minimum NCERT materials for UPSC-CSE Preparation. Do’s & Don’t, Understanding the science behind how society works is important, so what are the best 4 to 5 NCERTs to read?
• For foundational preparation for prelims, students can read & make quick revision notes with the NCERT books, to begin, their history preparation. What are those books that have proven to be highly beneficial in the case of students that come from commerce or science backgrounds?
• It is critical to understand Indian and global geography. Maps and information about different climatic regions provided in NCERT Geography books help answer many questions about geography. How to learn & what maps/diagrams/footnotes are not to be ignored will also be discussed.
• Political Science covers the country’s legal and fundamental aspects, which makes it an extremely important subject. How to & what to cover from NCERTs so that ‘Laxmikant’ becomes easier to read and revise.
• The subject of the Indian Economy covers India’s current and past economic aspects, which makes it an important topic. Knowing its fundamentals is crucial for UPSC exams. So, What is to be learned by heart & which NCERTs are fit for the economy will be comprehensively discussed.
• What is the difference between ‘The Old Version NCERTs’ & ‘The New Version NCERTs & which subjects, and which versions of NCERTs you should focus on,  this will also be discussed thoroughly in this ask me anything session? 
•  The untold secret of ‘how & from where UPSC asks direct questions from NCERTs. How to build command over NCERTs is going to be another crucial point of this awesome session.

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Preparing for the UPSC Prelims exam is a long and arduous journey that requires a great deal of hard work and dedication. Most of you might have already invested ~2yrs of time, huge money, emotions, and effort in this preparation.

However, despite all of the effort and input that you put in, small mistakes can have a significant impact on your final result. These mistakes can be compared to the butterfly effect or domino effect, where a small event can cause a chain reaction leading to grave issues.

As your mentor, it is our duty to inform and educate you on the importance of being aware of these small but fundamental mistakes that can have a significant impact on your success in the UPSC prelims exam.

To help you identify these mistakes and learn how to avoid them, we are excited to invite you to a LIVE webinar or 1-1 session by IPS, Shubham Sir.

This webinar will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

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About Shubham Nagargoje:

UPSC 2020 Topper–IPS Officer Shubham Nagargoje lived by this saying during his entire UPSC and RBI Grade B preparation for three years. Hence, failing to clear the UPSC Prelims twice didn’t deter him. He finally got appointment letters both as an RBI Grade B officer and an IPS officer.

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Date: 27th January 2023 (Friday)

Time: 7:30 PM to 9 PM

Infallible ideas & Tips in This Free Live Webinar by Shubham Nagargoje!

• 20 blunders that can cost you UPSC Prelims and how to avoid them.
• Understanding the importance of a well-structured study plan and how to make one: A structured study plan is essential for effective time management and staying on track with your preparations. This should include a daily, weekly and monthly plan, along with specific targets.
• Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls: Students should be aware of common mistakes that many candidates make during their preparation and know how to avoid them. For example, procrastination, lack of focus, not seeking feedback, not updating oneself with current affairs, not testing oneself etc.
• Utilizing basic and fundamental resources like NCERTs and Current Affairs effectively: Students should learn how to use resources effectively and efficiently. This includes selecting the right study materials, identifying the best study methods, and utilizing online resources such as mock tests and practice questions.
• How do 99% of UPSC aspirants make mistakes to understand and differentiate between UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus?
• How to utilize the remaining 3 months for UPSC Prelims 2023?
• How to cover the syllabus in the remaining time so that you can make maximum revision cycles?
• How to clear UPSC Prelims with self-study? If you’re not getting any mentor, where are you making mistakes that will cost you Prelims?
• Attempting test series is important. But, analyzing test series in the wrong way will make you do silly mistakes.
• Additionally, the webinar will also provide guidance on how to identify and overcome personal barriers, such as lack of motivation, lack of direction, and self-doubt.

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CivilsDaily will assign a dedicated mentor for the post-test process. It will include a detailed test discussion, a one-to-one mentorship call to highlight your weak areas and issues in preparation. A timetable and strategy will be shared with you and relevant Smash Prelims select PDF notes will be shared for FREE.

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About Smash Prelims 2023 January edition

Course completion (GS+Current Affairs) Lectures, Test Series (both GS and CSAT), 1-to-1 Mentorship, Previous Year Question analysis, and PDF Notes

You don’t have time to read everything, nor do you have time to make notes.

With just 5 months left for the exam Smash Prelims 2023: January Edition is what you need.

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Context

• All vehicles owned by central and state governments, including buses owned by transport corporations and public sector undertakings, that are older than 15 years will be de-registered and scrapped starting April 1.
• This has been announced by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) through a notification.

Vehicle Scrappage Policy, 2021

• As per the notification, disposal of such vehicles should be ensured through the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility after the expiry of the fifteen years from the date of initial registration of the vehicle.
• Announced in the Union Budget 2021-22, the policy provides for fitness tests after 20 years for personal vehicles, while commercial vehicles will require it after 15 years.

Key Features

• Fitness testing: The government plans to set up between 450-500 automated vehicle fitness testing stations across India on a PPP basis. Private vehicles – which are over 20 years old – will have to undergo fitness tests, at an estimated cost of Rs 300-400 per test.
• Scrappage: A total of 60-70 vehicle scrapping centers will also be built, situated no further than 150-200 kilometers away from any location in India.
• Green Tax: Vehicles that pass the automated tests will be subjected to a ‘green tax’, which will see owners shell out an additional 10 percent to 25 percent of road tax at the time of the renewal of the vehicle’s fitness certificate, along with re-registration fees.
• Penalties: Those who choose to drive a vehicle that has failed the automated test will face substantial penalties, and such vehicles could also be impounded.
• Choice of owners: The scrappage policy leaves the choice of scrapping to the owner of the vehicle, with MoRTH saying the automated tests will place emphasis on vehicle fitness, and not its age.
• Exemptions: The rules, however, shall not apply to the special purpose vehicles, which include armoured and other specialised vehicles used for operational purposes for the defence of the country and for the maintenance of law and order and internal security.
• Disincentives: As a disincentive, increased re-registration fees would be applicable for vehicles 15 years or older from the initial date registration.

Why need such a policy?

• Clean mobility: More than one crore of vehicles on India’s roads contribute greatly to rising pollution levels, as well as their tendency to be less fuel-efficient towards the end of their life.
• Reducing oil import: The promotion of clean mobility necessitates a reduction in the country’s fuel import bills, and a reduction in emissions is a pressing need at this time.
• Road safety: Such vehicles are also inherently unsafe and can be a threat to their occupants as well as other road users.
• Consumer benefits: Scrapping an old vehicle and replacing it with a new one will bring substantial monetary benefits for motorists, in addition to reducing emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency.
• Emission control: The mere implementation of BS6 norms won’t help in the reduction of the pollution being caused by the already inefficient vehicles on the roads.

Benefits for a vehicle owner

• Rebate offer: States and Union Territories will provide up to 25% tax rebate on road tax for vehicles that are purchased after scrapping old vehicles.
• Discount on new purchase: Once the vehicle has been scrapped, the owner will receive anywhere between four to six percent of their old vehicle’s ex-showroom price, and a scrappage certificate.
• Considerate savings: This will essentially make a new vehicle cheaper for someone who has scrapped their old vehicle, with potential discounts in the range of Rs 30,000 (for a car costing Rs 6 lakh) to Rs 50,000 (for a car costing Rs 10 lakh).

Significance of scrappage policy

• Investment and Employment: The policy will attract investment of over Rs 10,000 crore, and generate 50,000 jobs in the country.
• Scrap yard economics: Proper recycling of raw materials obtained from the scrapping will help reduce the import of materials such as aluminium, copper, steel and more.
• Vehicle price control: With the potential to recycle up to 99 percent of materials used in a vehicle, raw material costs are estimated to drop by as much as 40 percent.
• Transition to EVs: There’s also a possibility to derive materials needed for local production of lithium-ion batteries from scrapping older vehicles, which could help drive the growth of the EV business.
• Circular Economy: A circular economy depends on reuse, sharing, repair, and refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling of resources to create a closed-loop system, minimizing the use of resources, generation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions.
• Demand boost: Globally, a scrappage policy has been followed by a boost in demand in the auto manufacturing sector, especially in Europe and the US.
• Steel sector boost: Most steel-producing countries are trying to bring down emissions by shifting from iron-ore-based production to scrap-based production.
• Emission control: As older vehicles pollute the environment 10 to 12 times more, and estimated that 17 lakh medium and heavy commercial vehicles are more than 15 years old.

Issues with the scrappage policy

• Lack of scrappage infrastructure: Scrapping in India is highly unorganized. We have a perfect example of ships scrappage where it is not largely mechanized.
• Advisory nature: This policy has only ‘advised’ the state governments and the automobile industry to provide voluntary incentives to the owners of old vehicles.
• No initial incentivization: The central government has not committed to make it a fiscal stimulus strategy for quicker renewal of ageing, heavy-duty vehicle fleet with BS-VI vehicles — or to link other segments with targeted electrification.
• Fleet renewal: The focus on targeted fleet renewal for maximum emissions gains is still weak.
• Burden on States: The proposed policy puts the entire onus of incentivizing on the state governments. They have been advised to waive off a big chunk of road tax and registration fees on replacement vehicles.
• Expected revenue loss: These are important sources of state revenue, and the reaction of the state governments is still not known.

What can be an effective strategy?

(1) For Transportation vehicles

• More nuanced approach: Consider that some truck owners may want to only dispose of the very old trucks without replacing them. But others may want to scrap and replace the older trucks.
• Targeting end-of-life vehicles:  In that case, a rebate can be given to the owners of end-of-life vehicles who are interested in ‘only scrapping’ the vehicle without immediately replacing them.

(2) For Personal vehicles

• EV boost: For them, the central incentive can be linked with the replacement with electric vehicles.

(3) Build-in manufacturers’ responsibility

• Mandatory recyclability: The new policy also needs to align with the mandate for the manufacturers to meet targets for the recyclability of material. Make this mandatory as part of the scrappage policy.

(4) Implementing AIS 129 standard

• It is encouraging that the Automotive Industrial Standard-129 (AIS 129) on reuse, recycling and material recovery from vehicles were framed in 2015.
• This requires 80-85 per cent of the material used in vehicle manufacturing by mass to be recoverable/recyclable/reusable at the end of life.

Way forward

• Safe disposal of scrappage: This first-ever formal scrappage policy in India is urgently needed to help build infrastructure for safe disposal and material recovery to minimise environmental hazards.
• Proper incentivization: It is necessary to leverage this targeted fleet renewal with well-designed central support for a post-pandemic green deal.

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