Nitin Gadkari Takes U-Turn, Says Won't Make Six Airbags Mandatory for Passenger Cars
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a major U-turn, stating that the government will not enforce the mandatory inclusion of six airbags in passenger cars.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced a major U-turn, stating that the government will not enforce the mandatory inclusion of six airbags in passenger cars. This decision contradicts his previous statement from October last year, where he had indicated plans to make six airbags compulsory from October 2023. The change in stance raises questions about safety regulations and standards in the automotive sector. The decision may impact car manufacturers and consumers who were preparing for the implementation of the six-airbag rule. 10% GST on Diesel Cars: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Says 'There’s No Proposal To Impose Additional GST on Sale of Diesel Vehicles'.
U-Turn on Safety
Minister of Road Transport & Highways, @nitin_gadkari says, will not make 6 #airbags rule for cars mandatory pic.twitter.com/tYlCDpdPKr
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) September 13, 2023
Major Shift on Six Airbags Rule
Safety of all passengers travelling in motor vehicles irrespective of their cost and variants is the foremost priority.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 29, 2022
Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announces the implementation of "the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) w.e.f 1st October 2023." pic.twitter.com/W6JsIj98bS
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2022
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