The Maharashtra government has accelerated efforts to operationalise automated vehicle fitness testing infrastructure, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directing officials to complete 53 Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across the state at the earliest.

The directive came during a high-level review meeting held at the Chief Minister’s official residence, Varsha, where progress on the project and implementation timelines were assessed. The meeting was attended by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Minister of State Madhuri Misal, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from the Automotive Research Association of India.