REC Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) to strengthen quality testing and assurance mechanisms for materials deployed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

The signing of the MoU was executed by Yogendra Singh, GM & HoD of PMD Quality, REC, and Dr MG Anandakumar, Joint Director (BD & CBS Division), CPRI, at the REC Corporate Office, Gurugram. Prince Dhawan, IAS, Executive Director (PMD), REC; Dr Neha Adhikari, Joint Director, CPRI; and officials from both organisations were present at the signing ceremony.

Under the agreement, REC and CPRI will collaborate for third-party quality testing of RDSS project materials, technical support, capacity-building initiatives, and development of robust quality frameworks. The partnership will help ensure that materials used in RDSS works conform to prescribed standards and contribute to improved operational reliability of the distribution network across the country.