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Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturer Association India Backs Gadkari's Latest Mandate
The Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association of India has backed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s proposal to mandate two helmets with every new two-wheeler sold in India. Announced at the Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2025, the directive aims to improve road safety by ensuring both riders and pillion passengers wear helmets.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Mar 28, 2025, 02:18 PM IST
Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturer Association India Backs Gadkari's 'Mandatory Helmet' Policy Suggestion
Speaking at HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards 2025, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari emphasized the importance of helmet usage in preventing road fatalities. Gadkari also highlighted other government initiatives like Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and strengthened laws aimed at reducing road mishaps.
Gadkari announced a mandate requiring two-wheelers to be sold with two helmets. He also introduced the ‘Hamsafar’ initiative, which will introduce fuel stations with facilities such as restaurants, handicraft stores and parking spaces for commercial vehicles. The project aims to improve roadside infrastructure while ensuring sanitation facilities for travelers.
The directive is expected to ensure that both riders and pillion passengers wear helmets, reducing the risk of serious injuries. Authorities may also introduce measures to enforce compliance. Awareness campaigns on road safety and helmet use are likely to follow as part of the broader strategy to improve traffic safety in the country.
According to the recent data shared by India’s road safety statistics over 4, 80,000 road accidents and 1, 88,000 deaths are reported every year, 66% of them involving individuals aged 18 to 45. Among two-wheeler fatalities, more than 69,000 deaths annually occur & 50% are due to the absence of helmets.
Rajeev Kapur, President of THMA (Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturer Association India), said, “This is not just a regulation; it’s a national need. For families who have lost loved ones in crashes—young sons, daughters, parents—this directive brings hope that such losses can be prevented in the future.”
The Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association of India has welcomed the directive, stating that it aligns with its long-standing efforts to promote the use of ISI-certified helmets. The association has also assured its readiness to increase production and distribution to meet demand.
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