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Government makes airbags mandatory for front passenger seats in vehicles

The government said on Friday that it has made airbags mandatory for passengers in the front seat of the vehicle. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a gazette notification regarding the mandatory provision of an airbag. 

“The Ministry has issued a gazette notification regarding the mandatory provision of an airbag for passengers sitting in the front seat of a vehicle next to the driver.

 It has been mandated as an important safety facility and is also based on the suggestions of the Road Safety of the Supreme Court Committee. The Ministry further stated that it has been mandated that vehicles manufactured before and after April 2021

be fitted with airbags, in case of new models and on the first day of August 20, 2021, in case of existing models. For the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver. The move aims to improve passenger safety in case of an accident. .