GENERAL3 Sept 2026
Govt to roll out Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027: Nitin Gadkari
The government will roll out Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This new stage will assess the entire vehicle safety chain, going beyond current crash tests. With India facing about five lakh accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths every year, these checks aim to make vehicles safer. Safer cars and a planned points system for erring drivers could help cut road tragedies.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Bharat NCAP 2.0 will start in October 2027 and check the full vehicle safety chain.
- India sees around five lakh accidents and 1.8 lakh deaths on roads every year, many aged 18-36.
- The government also plans a graded points system for driving licences and vehicle registration certificates.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check Bharat NCAP star ratings when you next buy a car. And drive safely—a graded points system for licences may arrive with Bharat NCAP 2.0.
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