India to launch Bharat NCAP 2.0 vehicle safety program in October 2027

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India will launch Bharat NCAP 2.0, an updated vehicle safety assessment program, in October 2027, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday, aiming to reduce road accidents. The new program will evaluate the entire vehicle safety chain, incorporating new technologies and Indian startup innovations. Gadkari also unveiled a scheme to retrofit BS IV vehicles with emission control devices costing Rs 4,000-5,000 to cut particulate matter and NOx emissions. India records 500,000 accidents and 180,000 deaths annually, mostly among people aged 18-36. The government plans a graded point system for driving licenses, with suspensions for violations and incentives for responsible drivers.


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