Car crash test rating not essential: Transport secy Giridhar Aramane

'Compliance with the central motor vehicle rules will suffice,' he clarified

Carmakers need not adhere to a minimum rank or threshold under the newly introduced Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme (usually known as Bharat NCAP, or abbreviated to BNCAP) – India’s first car crash test rating – Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane told Business Standard.

“Scoring a high star rating is not compulsory. Compliance with the central motor vehicle rules will suffice,” clarified Aramane.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is of the opinion that crash test ratings should not lead to any major obstacles for automotive (auto) makers since there is no minimum threshold rating to adhere to.

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