NEW DELHI: To scale back fatalities in street accidents, the federal government has recommended bringing two wheeler helmets underneath necessary certification of BIS, and having 'two wheeler' marking in phrase or image on them, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday stated.
The new helmets to be designed on the suggestions of a committee can also be India-specific and can weigh at least 300 grams less than the prevailing ones.
"We have approved reports of a committee and have recommended to bring the two-wheeler helmets under mandatory certification scheme of BIS. Recommendations include marking of 'two wheeler' mark in words or picture to distinguish the two-wheeler automobile helmet from other helmets," the street delivery and highways minister advised PTI.
The steps are aimed at no longer only bringing down the street fatalities but also to promote the use of helmet whilst riding two-wheeler with out compromising protection, Gadkari stated.
A Ministry of Road Transport and Highways appointed-committee, headed through Joint Secretary, Transport, Abhay Damle after studying more than a few facets have pop out with a set of suggestions that include aid in weight through at least 300 grams.
"We have approved the committee's recommendations that include upgradation of visor standard to provide scratch resistance performance and improved optical quality," Gadkari stated.
The minister stated the spurious helmets in the market put the safety of the rider in peril as they are sold at low worth and are lightweight and save the users from consequences however are dangerous as broken helmet itself inflicts injuries.
He additionally stated that based on suggestions of the trauma centre professionals, it has been determined to do away with the penetration check, recently in apply for helmets as no circumstances of injuries are observed with sharp edges.
However, ear protection section in the helmet shall be necessary.
"This will help reduce weight from 1.5 kg to 1.2 kg, thereby making helmets lighter by 300 gms," the minister stated.
Once the machine gets in position the federal government will take strict motion in opposition to non-BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) helmets and there shall be a drive in opposition to spurious/non BIS helmets, he added.
Gadkari additionally expressed hope that this may take a look at the number of street crashes fatalities in India, which accounts for 5 lakh accidents in a yr where 1.5 lakh other folks die.
He stated a lot of those killed or injured are pedestrians or two wheeler riders.
The new helmets to be designed on the suggestions of a committee can also be India-specific and can weigh at least 300 grams less than the prevailing ones.
"We have approved reports of a committee and have recommended to bring the two-wheeler helmets under mandatory certification scheme of BIS. Recommendations include marking of 'two wheeler' mark in words or picture to distinguish the two-wheeler automobile helmet from other helmets," the street delivery and highways minister advised PTI.
The steps are aimed at no longer only bringing down the street fatalities but also to promote the use of helmet whilst riding two-wheeler with out compromising protection, Gadkari stated.
A Ministry of Road Transport and Highways appointed-committee, headed through Joint Secretary, Transport, Abhay Damle after studying more than a few facets have pop out with a set of suggestions that include aid in weight through at least 300 grams.
"We have approved the committee's recommendations that include upgradation of visor standard to provide scratch resistance performance and improved optical quality," Gadkari stated.
The minister stated the spurious helmets in the market put the safety of the rider in peril as they are sold at low worth and are lightweight and save the users from consequences however are dangerous as broken helmet itself inflicts injuries.
He additionally stated that based on suggestions of the trauma centre professionals, it has been determined to do away with the penetration check, recently in apply for helmets as no circumstances of injuries are observed with sharp edges.
However, ear protection section in the helmet shall be necessary.
"This will help reduce weight from 1.5 kg to 1.2 kg, thereby making helmets lighter by 300 gms," the minister stated.
Once the machine gets in position the federal government will take strict motion in opposition to non-BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) helmets and there shall be a drive in opposition to spurious/non BIS helmets, he added.
Gadkari additionally expressed hope that this may take a look at the number of street crashes fatalities in India, which accounts for 5 lakh accidents in a yr where 1.5 lakh other folks die.
He stated a lot of those killed or injured are pedestrians or two wheeler riders.
Two-wheeler helmets to have mandatory BIS certification: Nitin Gadkari
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