About Us

Material Testing and Standards (MTS) Department, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified (since 2010) and NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories) accredited (since 2014) department of the BES&T Undertaking was formed in the year 1969 with a view to test and ensure the quality of various materials procured for activities of Electric Supply Branch of the Undertaking in order to have adequate stock of quality material conforming to relevant Indian Standards (I.S.) and/or BEST Undertaking's Specifications. As per Administrative Order No.220 dtd. 2.5.1995, testing of electrical materials utilized by Building Department (now Electrical Works department) was started in September1995.

Our Objective

The objective of the MTS department is to test & check the quality of materials procured in the Electric Supply Branch & certain electrical items used in electrification of Undertaking's premises by Electrical Works department and confirm whether these materials are supplied as per the required specifications with respect to Indian Standards and/or BEST Undertaking's Specifications.

Management

Material Testing and Standards (MTS) Department is serving the utility since 1969 in the areas of testing, evaluation and R&D related to electrical products and systems. It is managed by a Management Committee consisting of nominated members from the department. The Management Committee is formed to review the Quality Management System and to ensure its continuing suitability, effectiveness & adequacy. The Head of the Department is the CEO of the Laboratory.

Management Committee

Members of Management Committee:-
1. Divisional Engineer, Chairman / CEO
2. Superintendent, Quality Manager/M.R., Member
3. Assistant Engineer, Technical Manager, Member
4. Deputy Engineer, Member
5. Assistant Administrative Officer, Member