REC Partners with CPRI to Strengthen Quality Assurance Under RDSS

REC has signed an MoU with the Central Power Research Institute to strengthen third-party quality testing and assurance of materials used in projects under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

July 18, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey

REC has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) to strengthen quality testing and assurance mechanisms for materials deployed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

Under the agreement, REC and CPRI will collaborate for third-party quality testing of RDSS project materials, technical support, capacity-building initiatives, and development of robust quality frameworks. The partnership will help ensure that materials used in RDSS works conform to prescribed standards and contribute to improved operational reliability of the distribution network across the country, stated REC.

The MoU was signed by Yogendra Singh, GM & HoD of PMD Quality, REC and M.G. Anandakumar, Joint Director (BD & CBS Division), CPRI. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Prince Dhawan, IAS, Executive Director (PMD), REC, Dr. Neha Adhikari, Joint Director, CPRI and officials from both the organisations.

Earlier this month, REC signed two MoUs worth INR 15,000 crore with the Tripura Government to accelerate power and renewable energy development in the state. Under the first MoU, REC partnered with the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) to provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects worth up to INR 5,000 crore. The second MoU was signed between REC and Tripura State Electricity Corporation (TSECL), to support power sector projects worth INR 10,000 crore.

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