Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches Bharat New Car Assessment Programme which is aimed at improving road safety
The vehicles will be given star ratings based on crash tests and point-based evaluations. Crash tests include frontal, side and pole-side test
A frontal crash test is conducted at a speed of 64 kmph. Side crash test at 50 kmph and pole-side tests occur at 20 kmph
Adult safety for front passengers and child safety at the rear is considered for ratings
For Adult safety, 27 out of 32 points is required by the cars to attain 5-star rating
A 5-star rating for child safety is granted to vehicles scoring at least 41 out of 49 points
Under the BNCAP, manufacturers or importers of motor vehicles will have to apply for FORM 70-A to the agency designated by the central government