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Which minister was in the news to launch the country's first crash testing programme 'Bharat NCAP', on 22 August 2023?
Nitin Gadkari
Raj Nath Singh
Amit Shah
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched India's first crash testing programme, Bharat NCAP, on 22 August 2023.
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) was introduced to enhance road safety standards by assigning star ratings to vehicles based on their performance in crash tests. This initiative aligns Indian automotive standards with global benchmarks, encouraging manufacturers to improve structural integrity and occupant safety. The programme is a voluntary mechanism designed to empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions regarding vehicle safety.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is responsible for the formulation and administration of policies relating to road transport and motor vehicles. It operates under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which regulates all aspects of road transport in India.
Launch Date: 22 August 2023
Scheme Name: Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)
Targeted Vehicles: Passenger vehicles (M1 category) weighing up to 3.5 tonnes
Certification: Vehicles are awarded star ratings from 1 to 5 based on safety performance
A is correct тАФ Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the Bharat NCAP programme on 22 August 2023 to improve vehicle safety standards in India.
Remember 'NCAP' stands for New Car Assessment Programme; linking it to the Ministry of Road Transport helps recall that its primary goal is enhancing safety on national highways.