REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Union Ministry of Power, signed an MoU with the Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA) recently at SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, to strengthen quality testing and assurance mechanisms for materials deployed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The MoU was signed by Prabhat Kumar Singh, ED (RDSS), REC Limited and Brijesh Sachdeva, Head, ERDA North, in the presence of Prince Dhawan, IAS, ED (PMD), REC Limited and senior officials from both organisations.

Under the agreement, REC and ERDA will collaborate on third-party quality testing of materials used in RDSS projects, technical support, capacity-building initiatives, and development of robust quality assurance frameworks. The collaboration aims to ensure that materials deployed in RDSS works conform to prescribed standards and contribute towards enhanced operational reliability and efficiency of the power distribution network across the country. The partnership reinforces REC’s commitment towards supporting quality infrastructure development and strengthening the implementation of power sector reforms under RDSS.