National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL):
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NDTL is a premier analytical testing & research organization established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for human sports dope testing.
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It has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation.
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Significance:
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NDTL accreditation was suspended in 2019 because of its failure to comply with global standards.
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During the suspension period, urine samples collected by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) were being sent primarily to the WADA-accredited lab in Doha.
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The process had made the anti-doping programme very expensive for the country because of the significant cost involved in sending samples abroad.
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Hence, getting back the accreditation will reduce the cost and will be a boost to India’s efforts to achieve the highest global standards of excellence in sport.
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