MoRTH Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP

MoRTH Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP

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MoRTH Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP

MoRTH Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) on 22nd August 2023.

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The Bharat NCAP programme is a significant step forward in the Government’s commitment to improve road safety through raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India.

Bharat NCAP: Aims 

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) programme aims to provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market. 

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Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197. 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.

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Bharat NCAP: Impact

The impact of the Bharat NCAP is expected to increase the demand for safer cars, encouraging car manufacturers to meet the needs of customers. With high safety standards, Indian cars will be able to compete better in the global market, increasing the export potential of the car manufacturers in India. The programme is expected to develop a safety sensitive car market in India.

Static Current Affairs related to India for upcoming exams

• President of India: Droupadi Murmu 
• Vice President of India: Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi 
• Chief Justice of India: Justice DY Chandrachud
• Lok Sabha Speaker of India: Om Birla 
• Capital of India: New Delhi 
• Largest city of India: Mumbai 
• Official languages of India: Hindi / English 
• Currency of India: Indian rupee (₹) (INR) 
• Total Population of India 2018 estimate: Neutral increase 1,352,642,280