India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed new technical standards for special vehicle categories, including trailer caravans, agricultural tractors and troop carriers. Under the draft Automotive Industry Standards (AIS), type-approval rules are introduced for caravans (trailers) to simplify registration and support the growth of caravan tourism.
The new standards also cover agricultural tractors, setting testing norms for air-conditioning and heating systems in tractors with cabins. However, hybrid and fully electric tractors are exempt from these rules. Additionally, the changes apply to troop carriers, aiming to improve safety and administrative transparency.