The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), under the Ministry of Power, has inaugurated a regional testing laboratory in Nashik, Maharashtra.
The lab is equipped to provide advanced testing services for a range of power and electrical equipment, including transformers, energy meters, smart meters, and transformer oil. The facility is expected to reduce turnaround times for testing and certification, enabling faster procurement and improved quality assurance across the power sector. The laboratory will serve industries in the western region and strengthen CPRI’s role in supporting India’s power sector growth and self-reliance. According to CPRI, the facility will also contribute to research and development in equipment testing and support rural development by enhancing the quality ecosystem for electrical infrastructure.