<h1>Minister says scrapping 97 lakh unfit vehicles under Motor Vehicles Rules could yield Rs 40,000 crore and 70 lakh jobs</h1> A union minister stated the Centre and states could collect up to Rs 40,000 crore in GST if all 97 lakh unfit, polluting vehicles are scrapped, citing creation of 70 lakh jobs and current monthly scrappage of about 16,830 vehicles under the Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program. The statement referenced Motor Vehicles Rules fitness testing schedules, government vehicle retirement at 15 years, and private-sector investment of Rs 2,700 crore. The minister urged manufacturers to offer at least a 5% discount for buyers presenting scrappage certificates and said higher ethanol blending (E27) will proceed only after tests by an automotive research agency and ministerial and cabinet approvals.