**Summary:**
On September 10, 2025, the Ministry of Power inaugurated a state-of-the-art Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL) in Nashik. The facility, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, aims to provide cutting-edge testing services for a wide range of electrical and power equipment, including Transformers, Energy Meters, Smart Meters, and Transformer Oil, primarily serving industries in the western region of India. The inauguration was attended by Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Shri. Chagan Bhujbal, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection, Maharashtra State and Shri. Girish Mahajan, Minister, Water Resources & Crisis Management, Maharashtra State, along with other dignitaries from government, industry, and the power sector. The RTL Nashik is expected to reduce testing and certification turnaround times, bolster quality assurance, and expedite procurement cycles for utilities. Minister Khattar emphasized the importance of robust testing infrastructure for India's power sector growth, while Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted the laboratory's role in quality assurance and the growth of Maharashtra's electrical industry. Shri Asit Singh, Director General, CPRI, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the laboratory's contribution to advancing research and development in power sector equipment testing.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for the development of the power sector.
Manohar Lal Khattar: Union Minister of Power Housing and Urban Affairs.
Central Power Research Institute (CPRI): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, responsible for testing and research services in the power sector.
Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL) Nashik: A testing facility of the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) located in Nashik, Maharashtra, providing testing services for electrical and power equipment.
Nashik, Maharashtra: City in Maharashtra where the Regional Testing Laboratory is located.
Devendra Fadnavis: Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Chagan Bhujbal: Minister of Food, Civil Supplies Consumer Protection, Maharashtra State.
Maharashtra State: The state in India where the Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL) Nashik is located.
Ministry of Power
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Inaugurates State-
of-the-Art Central Power Research Institute Regional
Testing Laboratory (RTL) at Nashik today
RTL Nashik to provide cutting-edge testing services
for a wide range of electrical and power equipment
Posted On: 10 SEP 2025 7:36PM by PIB Delhi
In a landmark event today, the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous body under the
Ministry of Power, Government of India, inaugurated its latest advanced Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL)
at Nashik.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Honorable Minister of Power &
Housing and Urban Affairs, who inaugurated the facility, and dedicated the laboratory to the Nation, in the
esteemed presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra and prominent
political leader, Shri. Chagan Bhujbal, Honorable Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection,
Maharashtra State, Shri. Girish Mahajan, Honorable Minister, Water Resources & Crisis Management,
Maharashtra State, along with a galaxy of distinguished dignitaries including Members of Parliament &
Members of Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra State, Officials from the Ministry of Power, CPRI
leadership, industry representatives, and key stakeholders from the power and electrical sectors.
The newly established RTL Nashik is strategically positioned to serve industries in the western region of
India, providing cutting-edge testing services for a wide range of electrical and power equipment such as
Transformers, Energy Meters, Smart Meters, and Transformer Oil. This facility is expected to significantly
reduce the turnaround time for testing and certification, thereby strengthening the quality assurance ecosystem
and facilitating faster procurement cycles by utilities.
During the event, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Minister of Power & Housing and Urban Affairs,
emphasized the importance of robust testing infrastructure in accelerating India’s power sector growth and
self-reliance. He also highlighted the role of CPRI in providing world-class testing and research services in
line with global benchmarks. Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in his
address, emphasised on the importance of the Regional Testing Laboratory at Nashik in the requirement of
quality assurance and growth of the electrical industry in Maharashtra. Shri. Chagan Bhujbal, Hon’ble
Minister, Water Resources & Crisis Management, Maharashtra State, in his address expressed the impetus of
this testing laboratory on the rural development and strengthening of the development policies of the
Government of Maharashtra. Shri. Girish Mahajan, Honorable Minister, Water Resources & Crisis
Management, Maharashtra State, in his address highlighted the importance of this laboratory in the power
sector, ensuring quality products and opportunities to the rural sector.
Shri Asit Singh, Director General, CPRI, extended a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Minister of Power &
Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra
Fadnavis, and all the esteemed dignitaries, distinguished guests, and participants gathered for the momentous
occasion.
The commissioning of RTL Nashik marks a significant milestone in our journey to enhance national testing
capabilities and support the power sector’s technological advancement. This laboratory will not only serve
industry needs but also contribute to advancing research and development in power sector equipment testing.****
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