India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has invited online applications from eligible industries, laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and testing facilities for recognition as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) under the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013.

Applications can be submitted online through the Department's official portal emaap.gov.in/gatc from 17 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The portal provides a fully digital application process, including online submission, fee payment, application tracking and communication with applicants, making the process transparent, efficient and business-friendl...