Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), on September 10, 2025, inaugurated its latest advanced Regional Testing Laboratory (RTL) at Nashik.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Power & Housing and Urban Affairs, who inaugurated the facility, and dedicated the laboratory to the Nation, in the esteemed presence of Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, prominent political leaders and the senior management of CPRI.
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, Manohar Lal Khattar 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.
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.
Featured photograph showing smart energy meter testing at a CPRI lab is for representation only