National Test House Celebrates 114 Years of Excellence

11 Sep 2025 GS 2 Constitutional Statutory & Regulatory Bodies

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National Test House (NTH)

Parent Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Established: 1912 (as Government Test House, Kolkata).
Status: Premier multi-location, multidisciplinary, industrial testing laboratory of the Central Government.
Branches: Kolkata (HQ), Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Varanasi.

Testing & Quality Evaluation: Materials, products, and processes as per national & international standards.
Calibration Services: For industrial and commercial applications.
Technical Consultancy: Advisory on quality, safety, and certification.
Drone Certification: Pioneering government entity in India to certify drones.
Specializations: Industry, commerce, trade, consumer goods, infrastructure, renewable energy, EVs, and smart materials.

114th Foundation Day: Launch of EV testing (Kolkata), Drone testing (Ghaziabad), and Chemical testing labs.
Digital Transformation:
- LDAS (Laboratory Data Automation System): Reduces manual errors, ensures faster turnaround.
- Mobile App: Easy access to lab services for industry and consumers.
AI-driven certification, hydrogen energy, smart materials, advanced electronics identified as future focus.
First Drone Certificates issued to Indian manufacturers (2025).