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Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch multiple development projects in Telangana on May 5
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, along with Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects in Telangana on May programmes are tentatively scheduled to be held in Adilabad and Hyderabad, where projects worth Rs 5,413 crores will be inaugurated and foundation stones will be Adilabad leg of the programme covers the inauguration of 123 kilometres of roads worth Rs 3,694 crore, and foundation stones would be laid for 8.1 kilometres of new road projects valued at Rs 168.47 in Hyderabad, the event will see the inauguration of 22.57 kilometres of roads worth Rs 895.64 crore and the laying of foundation stones for 20.87 kilometres of road works amounting to Rs 657.27 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has, in principle, agreed to declare the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (Southern Portion) as a National Highway, subject to the State Government bearing 50 per cent of the land acquisition cost. The cost of construction is pegged at about Rs 13,000 Crore, and 50 per cent of the land acquisition cost is estimated at about Rs 2,230 G Kishan Reddy has requested early Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) and Cabinet approval of the project and signing of a financial tripartite agreement for "Greenfield Regional Express Highway on Northern side of Hyderabad (HRRR-NP)."Earlier on April 24, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to launch a Safety assessment rating for trucks and commercial vehicles along the lines of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP), the country's own four-wheel star rating system, said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for road transport and Highways, on Thursday."The idea is to encourage manufacturers to improve the production quality, making vehicles safer. Similarly, the government is already working on standards and a safety assessment system for battery-operated e-rickshaws in the country, as they suffer from safety issues. The safety improvement in e-rickshaws will improve their quality and generate more employment," said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, while inaugurating a two-day workshop on Vehicle and Fleet safety jointly organised by the New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP ) and the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE).The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme was launched by Gadkari in 2023 and aims to enhance road safety by elevating vehicle safety standards for up to 3.5-tonne vehicles in India."India accounts for the highest number of fatal road accidents, with 4.8 lakh road crashes each year resulting in 1.8 lakh deaths. The government's top priorities are road safety, expansion of safe highways, vehicle safety and bolstering electric vehicles. The ministry is also working on reducing logistics costs to 9 per cent in the next couple of years from the present 14-16 per cent, as the automobile industry plays a key role in India's economic growth," said Gadkari.
The Print
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
India to soon launch safety assessment rating for trucks and heavy vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
'The idea is to encourage manufacturers to improve the production quality, making vehicles safer. Similarly, the government is already working on standards and a safety assessment system for battery-operated e-rickshaws in the country, as they suffer from safety issues. The safety improvement in e-rickshaws will improve their quality and generate more employment,' said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, while inaugurating a two-day workshop on Vehicle and Fleet safety jointly organised by the New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP ) and the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to launch a Safety assessment rating for trucks and commercial vehicles along the lines of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP), the country's own four-wheel star rating system, said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for road transport and Highways, onThursday. The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme was launched by Gadkari in 2023 and aims to enhance road safety by elevating vehicle safety standards for up to 3.5-tonne vehicles in India. 'India accounts for the highest number of fatal road accidents, with 4.8 lakh road crashes each year resulting in 1.8 lakh deaths. the government's top priorities are road safety, expansion of safe highways and vehicle safety and bolstering electric vehicles. The ministry is also working on reducing logistics costs to 9 per cent in the next couple of years from the present 14-16 per cent, as the automobile industry plays a key role in India's economic growth,' said Gadkari. 'The Ministry of Roadways is also working on a law to determine the working hours for truck drivers; at present, they drive for 13-14 hours a day. As the country is facing a shortage of truck drivers, the government also plans to set up 32 state-of-the-art driving institutes across the country. Air conditioning of driver compartments has already been mandatory by the Ministry. Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) to assist drivers has also been made mandatory, ' the minister said. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
India to soon launch safety assessment rating for trucks and heavy vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi: In a major step towards improving road safety, the Centre is planning to introduce a safety assessment rating system for trucks and commercial vehicles, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Similar to the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) for passenger cars, the proposed rating system will aim to encourage manufacturers to enhance the safety and build quality of heavy vehicles. "The government is working on a similar safety assessment and standardisation system for battery-operated e-rickshaws, which often face safety concerns," the Union Minister said while inaugurating a two-day workshop on vehicle and fleet safety here. "Improving the safety of e-rickshaws will not only benefit users but also help generate more employment in the sector," he added. Highlighting the urgency of such initiatives, the minister said India has the highest number of fatal road accidents in the world, with around 4.8 lakh crashes and 1.8 lakh deaths reported every year. He emphasised that vehicle safety, safer highways, and promotion of electric vehicles are key priorities for the government. To address the issue of driver fatigue and improve working conditions, Gadkari said the ministry is working on a new law to regulate the working hours of truck drivers. He also announced plans to set up 32 state-of-the-art driving institutes across India. 'The Ministry of Roadways is also working on a law to determine the working hours for truck drivers... at present, they drive for 13-14 hours a day. As the country is facing a shortage of truck drivers, the government also plans to set up 32 state-of-the-art driving institutes across the country,' Gadkari stated. In a welcome move, air-conditioning in truck driver cabins has already been made mandatory, and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) will also be required in commercial vehicles. 'Air conditioning of driver compartments has already been made mandatory by the ministry. Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) to assist drivers has also been made mandatory," the minister said.
India Today
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Bharat NCAP-style safety ratings for trucks and heavy vehicles to come soon
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is gearing up to roll out a safety assessment rating system for trucks and heavy commercial vehicles, similar to the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). This initiative was announced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, during a workshop jointly organised by Global NCAP (GNCAP) and the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE).advertisementThe new rating system aims to incentivise manufacturers to improve the safety and build quality of commercial vehicles. Gadkari emphasized that the government is committed to reducing road fatalities, improving vehicle standards, and making Indian roads safer.'The idea is to encourage manufacturers to enhance the quality of their products and make vehicles safer,' said Gadkari. He also mentioned that a similar safety assessment framework is in the works for battery-operated e-rickshaws, which currently face numerous safety challenges. 'Improving e-rickshaw safety will not only raise product standards but also boost employment opportunities,' he added. With around 4.8 lakh crashes and 1.8 lakh deaths annually, Gadkari reiterated that road safety remains the top priority for the government, along with the expansion of safer highways and the promotion of electric further highlighted the government's goal to reduce the country's logistics cost from the current 14–16% to 9% in the next few years—an essential move to strengthen the automobile sector's contribution to India's economic the challenges faced by truck drivers, Gadkari revealed that a new law is being drafted to regulate their working hours. 'Truck drivers currently work for 13–14 hours daily, which is unsustainable,' he noted. The ministry also plans to establish 32 state-of-the-art driving training institutes across India and has already mandated air-conditioning in truck driver part of long-term road safety measures, the government has introduced road safety education into the school curriculum for classes 1 to 12, with the initiative being rolled out in the current academic year. A national road safety anthem, composed and sung by Shankar Mahadevan, will be translated into 22 Indian languages to raise public Ward, President Emeritus of GNCAP, praised India's progress in adopting vehicle safety norms. 'With more vehicles in India now undergoing GNCAP and BNCAP assessments, consumers have better access to safer vehicle options. This marks a major step toward the UN's 2030 road safety goals,' he to Auto Today Magazine
