o First laboratory in Eastern India to receive NABL Accreditation in Chemical and Mechanical Testing (including Metallography) as per ISD/IEC 17025:1999 & 2005    o Appointed as Nodal Laboratory by NABL to conduct Proficiency Testing Programme (Code TC 16) on "Wet Analysis (Chemical) of Ferrous Metals"    o First laboratory in Eastern India to receive NABL Accreditation in Impact Testing (both Izod & Charpy upto minus 196 degree celcius)