Archive · 16 Sep 2026
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.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved State Policy-2026 for Automated Testing Stations across the state.
Up to three Automated Testing Stations may be established in each district.
Each center can test up to 24,000 vehicles, with the land requirement reduced from 2.5 acres to 1 acre.
The new policy removes the earlier Rs 6 crore net-worth requirement and grants centers a six-month compliance relaxation.
Automated, machine-based testing is intended to improve transparency, support private investment, create jobs, and help reduce road accidents.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the policy; Minister of State for Transport Dayashankar Singh described the provisions.
- What
- The Cabinet approved State Policy-2026 to establish Automated Testing Stations for machine-based vehicle fitness checks.
- When
- The policy takes effect immediately after its notification; the Cabinet approval date is not specified.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, with up to three centers permitted in each district.
- Why
- To make vehicle fitness testing transparent and accurate, encourage private investment, create employment, and help reduce road accidents.
- 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.