Member engagements and networking
Access to selected members-only roundtables, institutional meetings, knowledge briefings and networking opportunities with relevant organisations and stakeholders across Sarkaar, Samaaj and Bazaar.
BARS Institutional Membership
One unified platform: converging Samaaj, Sarkaar, and Bazaar for Road Safety
Bharat Association of Road Safety Volunteers (BARS) brings together organisations across Sarkaar, Samaaj and Bazaar to advance road safety, driver dignity and welfare, knowledge, innovation and collaboration. BARS Institutional Membership provides a structured relationship with BARS and meaningful opportunities to engage with its network and initiatives.
Institutional membership benefits
BARS Knowledge Repository
Complete Access to the Repository, including eligible resources and materials, subject to its access framework. Members may receive early access to selected reports, knowledge products and programme information before wider circulation.
Pitch for Good – innovation, solutions and collaboration
A unified BARS platform bringing together:
01CSR Funding Pitch Sessions
facilitate connections among potential CSR supporters, implementation organisations, solution providers and knowledge partners.
02Impact Pitch for Various Recognitions
provide a curated opportunity for credible projects and solutions to be presented to relevant stakeholders.
03Hackathon
generate and develop ideas and solutions for road safety and driver welfare.
04Institutional Challenge
enable members to submit defined road-safety or driver-welfare challenges for BARS to consider through a Hackathon, discussion, pitch or potential collaboration.
The Right Way – magazine benefit
One complimentary corporate copy of BARS’s quarterly magazine, The Right Way, and a 10% discount on published advertisement rates. Advertising and advertorial opportunities remain subject to availability and BARS’s editorial policy.
Membership terms and safeguards
- Approval and duration: Membership is subject to BARS approval and is ordinarily valid for one year. Renewal is subject to the applicable process and payment of the relevant annual contribution.
- Member representation: Each member organisation shall nominate an authorised institutional representative and keep contact details updated.
- Use of BARS name and identity: Members may state “Member of BARS” in text, provided their status is represented accurately. Members will not use the BARS logo or imply BARS endorsement, certification, approval or formal partnership without prior written authorisation.
- Conduct and disclosure: Members shall support BARS’s objectives, comply with applicable BARS policies and the Code of Conduct, disclose relevant conflicts of interest, and avoid conduct that may bring BARS into disrepute.
- Nature of membership: Membership does not create an ownership, agency, employment, partnership or representative relationship with BARS, nor does it guarantee selection for any BARS programme, funding opportunity or collaboration.
Membership and annual contribution
Eligible registered NGOs / non-profits
Annual membership
Apply for membership₹21,000
+ applicable taxes
Eligibility: Organisations whose objectives, activities or capabilities align with road safety, driver welfare, mobility, transport, research or related areas may apply. NGO membership is intended for registered not-for-profit organisations, subject to verification and BARS approval. Government institutions may be admitted without a membership fee, subject to BARS approval.
Membership application
Enquiry Form
Interested organisations may submit the BARS Institutional Membership Application Form with relevant organisational details and a brief statement of their interest in road safety and driver welfare. Applications will be reviewed by BARS, and membership will commence upon approval and completion of the applicable formalities.