Bharat NCAP News
Tata Motors achieves a milestone with 5-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings for flagship SUVs Safari and Harrier, setting a new safety standard in India.
Safety experts say that infrastructure changes are required with speed limit enforcement and even changes to the vehicle design to avoid fatalities.
Minister for Road Transport & Highways - Nitin Gadkari, said in a conference that six airbags need not be made mandatory for cars, as consumers are now aware of the safety aspects of the car, thus making it competitive for carmakers.
Automakers in India believe that Bharat NCAP will elevate the standard of safety of vehicles in India while also motivating brands to use better technology.
The presence of the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) will help consumers make an informed decision before purchasing a car.
Launching the Bharat NCAP, Nitin Gadkari said that the cost of one test, which is voluntary, will be around Rs 60 lakhs, as against Rs 2.5 crore in international market.
The newly launched Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023 and carmakers can voluntarily offer their vehicles tested as per the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
Cars With Best Safety Ratings: As the government launches the Bharat NCAP crash test safety ratings, here's a look at the top 10 safest cars to buy in India, as per Global NCAP ratings.
The Indian government has finally launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Program or B-NCAP today. The highly anticipated program will improve car safety in India by increasing the safety standards of vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched India's first and only crash test programme named Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) to test the road safety worthiness of cars.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will launch India's first crash test programme named Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) to test the road safety worthiness of new cars.
Nitin Gadkari-led Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to implement the Bharat NCAP programme, which proposes 'Star Ratings' based on safety from October 1, 2023.
As per Ministry's proposal, the speed of the car will be around 64 km per hour
Government data showed that more than 133,000 people were killed
The system, which will come into effect from April next year
Bharat NCAP safety programme to roll out by 2023
Will be applicable for M1 category vehicles
Rating from 1 to 5 stars will be allocated
Nitin Gadkari announces Bharat NCAP crash test for vehicles
Bharat NCAP proposes a mechanism wherein vehicles in India shall be accorded 'Star Ratings' based on their performance in crash tests
Gadkari stressed that Star Ratings of Indian cars based on crash tests are extremely crucial
India to soon get 'Bharat NCAP'
The safety standards are meant to reduce accidents
It will be done by enhancing safety features of vehicles
After the dismal performance of Indian cars in recent safety tests, the government is considering a proposal to introduce a new star rating programme for passenger cars on the basis of safety features, the Parliament was informed by the Ministry of State for Road Transport and Highways on Thursday.
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