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VAHAN Database Set for Major Reform as Centre Takes Steps to Strengthen Road Safety and Modernise Vehicle Records

NewsRabindra Sahoo22 Aug 2026

Bhubaneswar Aug 22 [UDN}:The Central Government has taken steps to reform the ‘VAHAN’ database and strengthen road safety. As per the Vehicle Classification rules, vehicles have been divided into four categories:
Active Compliant
Active Non-Compliant
Temporary Archive
Permanent Archive
Vehicle owners are advised to always keep their vehicle documents updated and ensure that their vehicle remains in the Active Compliant category at all times.