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23/08/23 20:49 PM IST

Bharat NCAP(New Car Assessment Programme)

In News
  • Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in New Delhi.
About NCAP
  • It aims to enhance road safety by elevating vehicle safety standards for up to 3.5-tonne vehicles in India.
  • This is a voluntary program in which the base variants of a given model shall be tested.
  • The program will commence from October 1, 2023, and will be based on Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
  • The program aims to create an ecosystem of competitive safety enhancements leading to increased awareness among consumers.
  • Consumers can take an informed decision by making a comparative assessment on vehicle performance under crash test conditions.
Benefits
  • Bharat NCAP will help to improve the safety of vehicles in India.
  • It will promote a healthy competition among OEMs to manufacture safer vehicles.
  • It will help to create awareness among consumers about the safety features of vehicles.
  • It will help to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities in India.
Source- PIB

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