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Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)

23 Aug 2023

Context:

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).

About Bharat NCAP:

  • Aim: To improve road safety by raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India.
  • Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their carsto be  tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
    • AIS are the technical automotive standards for India. 
    • The India Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMRV) provide the basis for the conditions under which automotive products in India can obtain a Type Approval Certificate for the Indian market. 
  • Based on the performance of the car in the tests, the car will be awarded star ratings for Adult Occupants (AOP) and Child Occupant (COP).
  • Potential car customers can refer to these star ratings to compare the safety standards of different vehicles and accordingly make their purchase-decision.
  • Benefit:
    • Bharat NCAP will provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market.

News Source: Livemint

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