**Summary:**
On September 10, 2025, the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New Renewable Energy will award DGCA-approved drone type certifications recommended by the National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad. NTH NR, Ghaziabad, provisionally approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) as a Certification Body, is implementing the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in accordance with the Drone Rules 2021, to promote a safe and competitive drone ecosystem. NTH has processed over 50 type certification applications from Indian drone manufacturers and two models have received Type Certification from DGCA after a rigorous evaluation process. NTH is offering drone certification services for ₹4.2 lakh, which is the lowest fee in the industry. Established in 1912, NTH contributes to the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives through testing, calibration, and quality evaluation services. Contact information: Abhishek Dayal/Nidhi Sharma. Release ID: 2164612.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: The Indian government ministry responsible for consumer protection, food security, and public distribution.
National Test House (NTH): A testing and certification organization under the Indian government, providing drone certification services.
Shri Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New Renewable Energy, Government of India.
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: City in Uttar Pradesh where National Test House (NTH) NR is located.
New Delhi, Delhi: The location of the event where drone certifications will be awarded.
Drone Rules 2021: A set of regulations by the Government of India governing the operation and use of drones.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The Indian governmental regulatory body for civil aviation, which approves drone type certifications.
Quality Council of India (QCI): An organization that provisionally approved NTH NR as a Certification Body for type certification of drones.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister to Confer
Drone Certifications Recommended by National Test
House
NTH Offers Drone Certification at Industry’s Lowest
Fee of 4.2 Lakh
Driving Drone Innovation: NTH Empowers Indian
Manufacturers with Affordable, Trusted Certification
Posted On: 08 SEP 2025 2:46PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri
Pralhad Joshi will formally award DGCA-approved drone type certifications recommended by National Test
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House (NTH), Ghaziabad during an event on 10 September, 2025 in New Delhi.
As part of the Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), NTH (NR), Ghaziabad has been
provisionally approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) as a Certification Body for type certification of
drones. This achievement aligns with the Government of India’s vision under the Drone Rules 2021 to foster a
robust, safe, and internationally competitive drone ecosystem.
In carrying out this responsibility, NTH (NR) has already processed more than 50 applications from Indian
drone manufacturers for type certification of their models. Following a rigorous and transparent evaluation
process, two drone models recommended by NTH have received Type Certification from DGCA,
underscoring the institution’s commitment to strengthening standards of safety, reliability, and quality in
India’s drone industry.
National Test House is providing drone certification services at a highly competitive fee of ₹4.2 lakh, the
lowest in the industry. This affordable structure demonstrates NTH’s commitment to supporting innovation
and growth in India’s drone sector. By offering certification from a trusted government body, NTH is also
helping Indian drone manufacturers market their products with greater confidence, both domestically and
globally.
Established in 1912, NTH has a rich legacy of advancing India’s industrial growth through services in testing,
calibration, and quality evaluation across diverse sectors including engineering, textiles, electrical, and food
sciences. With its expansion into drone certification, NTH not only enhances its existing portfolio but also
contributes significantly to the government’s flagship initiatives like “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar
Bharat.”
As NTH celebrates 114 years of service to the nation, its commitment to quality, safety, and innovation stands
stronger than ever, positioning the institution at the forefront of India’s evolving technology landscape.
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Abhishek Dayal/Nihi Sharma(Release ID: 2164612)