National Automobile Policy Commission Report (1955)
Submitted to: The Government of India
Date: July 1955
Commission Lead: Gopal Krishnan (Chairman)
Commission Members: Experts in economics, industrial policy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
The automobile sector in India has reached a pivotal point.
However, challenges such as technological dependence, limited domestic manufacturing capabilities, and affordability barriers hinder progress.
This policy outlines a roadmap to develop India's automobile industry into a self-reliant, globally competitive sector by 1970.
Through robust industrial policies, foreign collaborations, consumer-oriented reforms, and export strategies, India will emerge as a hub for innovation and manufacturing in the automotive domain.
Goals of the Commission
1. Transform India into a leading manufacturer of passenger and commercial vehicles by 1970.
