Bharat NCAP 2 to launch October 2027, assessing entire vehicle safety chain: Nitin Gadkari

India plans to launch Bharat NCAP 2 from October 2027 for comprehensive vehicle safety.This new program will evaluate the entire safety chain of vehicles manufactured in India.Bharat NCAP, launched in 2023, already provides star ratings for passenger car safety.Vehicle testing costs in India are significantly lower than global standards.New systems will penalise repeat traffic violations and reward responsible driving behavior.