The National Test House (NTH) and the Department of Posts, Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable nationwide collection and transportation of samples for quality testing.
According to an official release, the agreement aims to strengthen consumer protection and improve access to quality testing services by facilitating safe, reliable and timely delivery of samples to NTH laboratories across the country.
Under the MoU, the Department of Posts will provide doorstep sample pickup from customers and transport the samples to NTH laboratories located in Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, Guwahati, Varanasi and Chennai. The service will leverage India Post’s extensive network spanning urban, rural and remote regions.
The MoU was signed on December 24, on the occasion of National Consumer Day at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State B. L. Verma.
Officials said the collaboration will enhance the accessibility, affordability and efficiency of NTH’s testing services by addressing logistical challenges and reducing turnaround time. The initiative is expected to benefit consumers, manufacturers, MSMEs, startups and businesses, especially those located in remote and underserved areas.
The partnership is also expected to support ease of doing business, strengthen consumer protection mechanisms and promote quality, compliance and standardisation across sectors.
According to the release, the initiative aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and reflects the government’s focus on citizen-centric service delivery and inter-ministerial cooperation through effective use of public infrastructure.
