Nitin Gadkari questioned the integrity of major automakers in providing different safety features for India as compared to other global markets.
see photosNitin Gadkari recently participated in the Safety Pioneers Conference organized by Intel India.
To enhance the existing safety protocols in all passenger vehicles, Road Transport and Highways Minister (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of a draft notification for India NCAP or New Car Assessment Programme, which will test accident potential. Number of PVs sold in India by giving them a star rating based on performance. However, some automakers said the scheme would make cars more expensive and exclude a section of potential buyers. In response, Gadkari questioned the integrity of these manufacturers in providing different security features for India as compared to other global markets.
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Speaking to the media recently, at a conference organized by a leading IT company in the capital, Gadkari said, “We have decided to have mandatory provision of six airbags in cars, even in the economic model. Now, some companies are making such cars in India which do not conform to international standards. But they are making cars of the same model, which comply with international standards for the overseas market. I can never understand it.”
(Maruti chairman RC Bhargava said the company may stop production of small cars if 6-airbags become a mandatory rule for small cars in the coming months)
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The reaction is likely directed at Maruti Suzuki India President, RC Bhargava, who had highlighted that such a move would make the cars more expensive and drive out a section of potential buyers, making it unfeasible for the general population. Will go Bhargava also said that the company will not shy away from shutting down production of small cars if the mandatory 6-airbag rule is made in the coming months as it will not be financially viable for the company.
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