- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, rejects making the six-airbag safety rule mandatory for cars in India.
- He states the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) will push companies to offer standard six airbags for a 5-star safety rating.
- Gadkari emphasizes human behavior shifts in road safety and the need for automobile companies to establish scrappage, fitness, and driving training centers.