KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Bharat NCAP launched on 22 August
- Global NCAP will stop testing the Indian cars
- NCAP ratings ensure the safety of a product
Global NCAP has decided not to review the Indian cars for crash tests. This decision has been made after the launch of Bharat NCAP yesterday. The global agency will ensure that there remains no confusion among the buyers and manufacturers about the safety of the cars. Read all of the details about it below.
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Bharat NCAP Effect: Global NCAP Not To Test Indian Cars
The Bharat NCAP has been launched to increase the safety of passengers on the roads. These new rules, launched on 22 August, will be effective from 1 October. However, ahead of the implementation, the Global NCAP agency has made an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Central Institute of Road Transport. According to this MoU, the Global NCAP will stop testing Indian cars from now onwards. This will be done to eradicate any confusion in the minds of customers. Additionally, the Global agency will also provide support to the Bharat NCAP in the form of providing the SOPs, the car selection methods, training of individuals, & other required technical support.
The newly launched Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), will allow manufacturers to voluntarily submit their new models for testing. In order to maintain the same standard of tests, the Global NCAP will support the Indian NCAP functions. Mind you, the Global NCAP test cost was Rs 2.5 crores per car submission, which will now be lowered up to Rs 60 lakhs only. Also, vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes shall be tested under the Bharat NCAP. Meanwhile, the ratings will be provided on a scale of 0-5 for each model. With the lower cost involvement, more manufacturers are expected to participate in this new programme.
Verdict
The launch of Bharat crash test programme will enhance the user awareness about road safety as well as help customers in making right decisions for themselves. Also, the strict norms will increase the overall passenger safety on the Indian roads. We at 91Wheels, welcome this huge step from the government for increasing the passenger safety in India. Tell us in the comments what you think about the newly launched Bharat NCAP. Also, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community to find out more news like this.
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