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Bharat NCAP 2.0 to come into effect from October 2027: Gadkari
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Indian government announced that the second phase of Bharat NCAP will start in October 2027. The new phase will expand vehicle safety testing to include crash avoidance, pedestrian protection, and post‑crash response. Manufacturers are encouraged to prepare for the broader assessment criteria.
WHY IT MATTERS
The expansion of Bharat NCAP will raise safety standards for vehicles sold in India, potentially reducing injuries and fatalities.
At the 66th SIAM Annual Convention, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, revealed that the government is preparing for the second phase of Bharat NCAP that's set to take effect from October 2027. The new phase of the BNCAP, Gadkari said, is planned to broaden the vehicle assessment programme to areas such as crash avoidance, pedestrian safety and post-crash response.Entire crash chain will be evaluated, expanding beyond occupant protectionGadkari invited manufacturers to...
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