Zee Business news gets Transport Minister's stamp of approval; Nitin Gadkari drafts notification to make 6 airbags mandatory in vehicles

In cars and other vehicles, companies will now have to install the necessary airbags for safety. Automakers will have to install at least 6 airbags in cars, irrespective of the budget. In order to enhance passenger safety in motor vehicles up to eight passengers, the draft GSR notification has now been approved to make it mandatory for at least 6 airbags. 

Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari gave this information on Friday. Zee Business had already reported about this, which has now been stamped.

The minister informed on Friday, "In order to enhance the safety of the occupants in motor vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers, I have now approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory." 

In order to enhance the safety of the occupants in motor vehicles carrying upto 8 passengers, I have now approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory. #RoadSafety #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 14, 2022

According to the news, the ministry had already made it necessary to fit the driver airbag and front co-passenger airbag with effect from 1 January 2022 to 01 July 2019. This will ultimately ensure the safety of the passengers across all segments, irrespective of the cost/variant of the vehicle. Auto companies had demanded from the government to give additional time for this.

Airbags in budget vehicles should be as per the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 145. These should be notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016. Currently, the companies offer the feature of dual front airbags (Airbags in cars) only in the top variants. After this decision of the government, carmakers can increase the prices of cars by Rs 5000 to 7000.

Rane Madras is the largest airbag manufacturer Indian company in India. Bosch also manufactures airbags. Usually, the airbags that come in vehicles (6 Airbags compulsory news) are made of cotton, and have a silicone coating on them. The airbag is filled with sodium azide gas. There is a sensor on the front in the bumper of the car, as soon as something hits the bumper with velocity, the sensor is activated and during the accident, the airbags open in less than a second, which increases the risk of injury. It is low and saves the head of the passengers from moving forward.