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Government & Industry Bodies
Government & Industry Bodies
Apex body for road transport policies, vehicle regulations, and road safety in India.
Frames Motor Vehicle Act rules, Implements Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Standards in coordination with other agencies like CPCB & MoEFCC, Runs schemes like Vehicle Scrappage Policy, National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMMP), and EV infrastructure support.
The Commissioner of Transport, Gujarat is the the nodal authority for all vehicle-related matters in the state from buying a new vehicle (registration) to driving it (license, road tax) and keeping it roadworthy (fitness, PUC) to retiring it (scrappage policy).
A statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Sets emission standards for automobiles (in consultation with MoRTH & ARAI) and Monitors air pollution from vehicular sources and enforces pollution under control (PUC) certification.
Premier automotive R&D organization, established in 1966.
Affiliated with the Government of India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries, and recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Provides vehicle and component testing, homologation, and certification.
Develops and validates new automotive technologies (emission control, safety, EVs, hybrids, alternative fuels).
An apex industry association of automobile manufacturers in India.
Represents leading passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and EV manufacturers.
Represents the auto component sector, supporting technology enhancement, quality improvements, and industry promotion.
The apex body for auto component manufacturers in India (est. 1959).
Represents over 800+ manufacturers, which account for 85% of India’s auto component production.
An automotive testing and R&D center under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project).
Provides type approval & homologation services for vehicles and components before market launch.
Conducts testing for emissions, fuel efficiency, safety, and noise.
Governs motor vehicle insurance policies, premiums, and claims.
Mandatory Third-Party Liability Insurance for all vehicles is regulated by IRDAI.
Works with MoRTH on linking insurance with vehicle fitness, emission tests, and digital platforms (e.g., VAHAN).
(Note: AFDC is a U.S. DOE resource)
o Promotes alternative fuels: ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, CNG, hydrogen, and electric mobility.
o Provides data, guidelines, and infrastructure support for clean fuels.
o In India, NITI Aayog & MNRE run similar databases and programs.
Training-Skill Development
Training-Skill Development
An industry-led, government-supported Sector Skill Council for automotive.
Works under NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Provides skill certifications, training standards, and capacity building for automotive workforce (manufacturing, service, EV technicians).
Established in Gujarat as a state-of-the-art training and research institute for the automobile sector.
A Public–Private Partnership (PPP) project between the Government of Gujarat and leading industry partners.
Located near Sanand automobile hub, close to major OEMs like Tata Motors, Ford (earlier), MG, and others.
Research Institutes & Labs
Research Institutes & Labs
A Government of India-supported institution (est. 1967) specializing in transport research, training, testing, and consultancy. Publishes the Indian Journal of Transport Management.
Launched in 2019, promotes interdisciplinary research in electric and automotive technologies, including tribology.
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