<h1>Cabinet Extends National Automotive Project Deadline to 2017 for Advanced Testing and R&D Facilities in India &D.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by the Prime Minister, approved extending the completion date of the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) by three years to December 31, 2017. This extension aims to fulfill the project's objectives, providing advanced automotive testing, homologation, and R&D facilities in India. Key developments include new testing centers in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, upgrades at existing facilities in Pune and Ahmednagar, and the establishment of specialized centers in Uttar Pradesh and Assam. The project faced delays due to land acquisition, clearances, and contractual issues.