REC Signs MoU with National Test House to Strengthen RDSS Material Quality Assurance
REC has signed an MoU with National Test House to strengthen quality testing and assurance for materials under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
March 21, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The MoU was signed at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, by Prabhat Kumar Singh, Executive Director (RDSS), REC, and Dr. Alok Kumar Srivastava, Director General, NTH, in the presence of senior government officials, including Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs.
The collaboration aims to institutionalise third-party quality testing of RDSS project materials through NTH’s NABL-accredited laboratories, while also facilitating joint technical workshops and training programmes. Additionally, the partnership will focus on developing standardised quality frameworks to enhance the reliability and safety of power distribution infrastructure nationwide.
The initiative is driven by REC’s Project Management Division (PMD) – Quality Assurance Division, as part of efforts to address gaps in material procurement and installation under RDSS.
Last month, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) acquired 52.63 percent of the Government's stake in REC, making it a subsidiary, and has granted in-principle approval for a merger in line with the Union Budget 2026-27 restructuring plan.
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