Regional Testing Laboratory, Guwahati

The idea of setting up a Regional Testing laboratory in North East was conceived in 2005–2006. The Government of Assam and especially the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) took a keen interest in the project and with their sincere cooperation and necessary funding by the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, the idea of a Regional Testing laboratory materialized in Guwahati. On 20th July 2007, the offi cial journey of the Regional Testing Laboratory, Guwahati was set off. Apart from regular testing activities, the RTLG is also acting as a coordinating center between the potential clients of this region and the other divisions of CPRI.