Wednesday, 26 August, Mr. Kumar Rohit, Country Manager, ITEUVE India, along with Mr. Hans-Jürgen Schimpgen, Vice President – International Business Development, had the honour of meeting the Honourable Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, to discuss the current status and future implementation of statutory vehicle inspection across the State.
During the meeting, the Honourable Chief Minister once again highlighted the importance of Automated Testing Stations (ATS) and appreciated the significant investment made by Applus Automotive / ITEUVE India in establishing and operating world-class vehicle inspection facilities at Biswanath Chariali, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and North Salmara.
Having personally inaugurated three of our ATS centres, the Honourable Chief Minister showed keen interest in the progress of additional customer-focused initiatives, including the deployment of mobile inspection units and the expansion of testing services for tractors and small & medium-sized vehicles. A major focus of the discussion was the need for stronger and more effective enforcement of statutory vehicle fitness inspection to further enhance road safety and environmental protection in Assam. Following our representation, the Honourable Chief Minister issued immediate directions through the attending Addl .
Chief Secretary, Dr. K. K. Dwivedi, to the Transport Department for the implementation of appropriate enforcement measures. ITEUVE India firmly believes that an independent, transparent and scientifically driven vehicle inspection programme is essential for reducing road fatalities, improving vehicle safety standards and contributing towards a cleaner environment. The Honourable Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of receiving regular updates on the programme’s implementation and outcomes. The meeting concluded with a heartfelt contribution towards the relief efforts for the victims of the devastating floods in Assam. Employees and the management of ITEUVE India, together with the International Business
Development team, contributed personally in support of those affected by this natural calamity. We sincerely thank all our employees and colleagues at ITEUVE India for their compassion, generosity and solidarity during these challenging times. Together, we remain committed not only to safer roads, but also to the communities we proudly serve. Safer Vehicles. Safer Roads. Safer Assam.
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