Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that all two-wheelers will now be mandatorily sold with two ISI-certified helmets. "This is not just a regulation, it's a national need," said Two-wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association (THMA) President Rajeev Kapur. Notably, India witnesses over 69,000 two-wheeler fatalities each year, with 50% being due to absence of helmets.