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Uttar Pradesh Approves Automated Vehicle Testing Stations Under New Policy

Uttar Pradesh plans to check vehicle fitness using machines instead of relying on people alone.

The state Cabinet approved a new policy called State Policy-2026.

Up to three testing centers can be opened in every district.

Each center may test as many as 24,000 vehicles.

The land needed for a center has been reduced to one acre.

The earlier Rs 6 crore net-worth rule has been removed.

The centers will receive six months to meet compliance requirements.

Officials say the system could create jobs and help keep unsafe vehicles off the roads.

Key facts

Policy: State Policy-2026 replaces the government order dated August 2, 2023.
Permitted centers: Up to three Automated Testing Stations may be established in each district.
Testing capacity: Each center can test up to 24,000 vehicles.
Land requirement: The minimum land requirement has been reduced from 2.5 acres to 1 acre.
Net-worth requirement: The earlier mandatory Rs 6 crore net-worth requirement has been removed.
Compliance relaxation: New centers will receive a six-month relaxation in compliance requirements.
Government cost: The proposal is stated not to create additional expenditure or financial burden for the Uttar Pradesh government.

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