Delhi, Jan 20
\nUnion Minister for Heavy Industries,Shri H D Kumaraswamy, visited the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar today. During his visit, the minister toured the state-of-the-art facility, which is a testament to India\u2019s growing prowess in automotive innovation and safety standards.<\/p>\n
The minister was given an in-depth overview of ICAT\u2019s advanced laboratories, testing tracks, and cutting-edge technologies, including crash tests, acoustic rooms for reverberation studies, and fuel flow testing mechanisms.
\nDuring his visit he laid the foundation stone of Electrical & Electrical Lab and Centre of Excellence for Advanced Automotive IT Services (AAITS) in the presence of Dr. Tejaswi S. Naik, IAS, PS to Minister (HI) and Shri Saurabh Dalela, Director ICAT and other senior officials.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media after the visit, Kumaraswamy said, \u201cIt is my pleasure to be here on my first visit to ICAT, an institution that represents India’s drive towards automotive excellence. ICAT\u2019s state-of-the-art facilities, including its advanced laboratories and testing infrastructure, are a testament to India\u2019s capabilities in automotive innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The minister highlighted the crucial role ICAT plays in ensuring road safety through rigorous testing procedures. \u201cWitnessing these facilities and tests today has given me a profound perspective on the rigorous efforts undertaken here to ensure the safety of every individual who travels on our roads. It showcases the complexity and commitment behind each test,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Shri Kumaraswamy commended the ICAT team for their invaluable contributions to the automotive sector, emphasizing their role in advancing sustainability, safety, and innovation. *\u201cICAT is not just a testing and research facility; it embodies the shared vision of the ministry and the government to drive the future of mobility in India,\u201d* he said.<\/p>\n
The minister also noted ICAT\u2019s significant contributions to government initiatives such as the FAME scheme, PM eDrive, and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. He underlined the importance of ICAT\u2019s involvement in promoting indigenous manufacturing and global competit iveness in the automotive sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cICAT stands as a symbol of India\u2019s automotive aspirations, contributing significantly to our transition to electric mobility and sustainable transportation. The Ministry of Heavy Industries remains committed to supporting ICAT in every possible way to ensure its continued growth and success,\u201d Shri Kumaraswamy assured.<\/p>\n
The Indian automotive industry, which contributes over 7% to the nation\u2019s GDP and employs millions, is expected to witness robust growth in the coming years. The minister emphasized that ICAT\u2019s technical expertise, research, and homologation services would play a pivotal role in ensuring that this growth is sustainable, safe, and competitive on a global scale.<\/p>\n
Concluding his visit,Shri Kumaraswamy reaffirmed the Ministry of Heavy Industries\u2019 commitment to fostering innovation, creating policy frameworks, and building infrastructure to position India as a global leader in automotive technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we can make India a global leader in automotive technology and innovation, ensuring safer, better vehicles for Indian and global customers alike,\u201d he said.
\nICAT is a leading world class automotive testing, certification, homologation, R&D and Design & Engineering service provider, is one of the divisions of National Automotive Board, an autonomous body under Ministry of HeavyIndustries , Government of India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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