National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL) has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation.<\/span><\/p>\n NDTL is a premier analytical testing & research organization established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for human sports dope testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n NDTL accreditation was suspended in 2019 because of its failure to comply with global standards.<\/span><\/p>\n During the suspension period, urine samples collected by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) were being sent primarily to the WADA-accredited lab in Doha.<\/span><\/p>\n The process had made the anti-doping programme very expensive for the country because of the significant cost involved in sending samples abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/b> The government of India is planning to introduce the <\/span>National Anti-Doping Bill 2021 <\/span>in Parliament. The Bill gives the NADA powers to conduct raids to nab dope offenders.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is the National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL)?<\/b><\/h5>\n
What is the significance of NDTL getting back the accreditation<\/b>?<\/b><\/h5>\n