Helmet Manufacturers Seek GST Cut and Testing Facilities Support from Govt



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The Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association, led by Rajeev Kapur, is proposing a significant overhaul to India's road safety measures. Key recommendations include reducing the GST on helmets from 18% to 5% to improve affordability and compliance, and establishing more testing facilities through institutions like IITs and NGOs to ensure safety standards. They also suggest allocating 1% of CSR funds for road safety awareness and infrastructure, and enforcing mandatory helmet provision by manufacturers nationwide.

Comprehensive Road Safety Overhaul Proposed to Combat Economic and Human Losses in India India, plagued by a rising toll of road accidents, not only grapples with the tragic loss of lives but also endures a substantial blow to its economy, estimated at 3.14% of the GDP. In response to this pressi
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FAQ :

The proposal is to reduce the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on helmets from the current 18% to 5% to make them more affordable and encourage wider usage.

Rajeev Kapur, President of the Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association and MD of Steelbird Helmets, is advocating for these changes.

It is proposed that authoritative institutions like IITs, QCI, and NGOs establish testing facilities to streamline the process and ensure helmets meet safety standards.

It is recommended that 1% of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds be allocated for road safety initiatives, including awareness campaigns and infrastructure improvements.

There is a call for nationwide enforcement of Section 138 (4) (f) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, which requires two-wheeler manufacturers to provide BIS compliant helmets at the time of purchase.




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