Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will be launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).
- This initiative is a significant move towards enhancing road safety by elevating the safety standards of motor vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in India.
- The program aims to provide consumers with a tool for comparing the crash safety of different motor vehicles available in the market.
- Manufacturers can voluntarily submit their cars for testing according to Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
- Based on the test results, vehicles will be assigned star ratings for both Adult Occupants (AOP) and Child Occupants (COP) safety.
The program is expected to drive the demand for safer cars, pushing manufacturers to cater to customer safety preferences.
