Context: The first-ever electric tractor in the country has been tested at the Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (CFMTTI) in Budni, Madhya Pradesh.

• The electric tractor will be more environmentally friendly than other types of tractors.
• CFMTTI obtained the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Certificate of Accreditation for Central Motor Vehicles Rules Test Laboratory on March 30.
• The accreditation will provide third-party attestation relating to a conformity assessment body conveying the formal demonstration of its competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks.
  • Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) is a body that includes testing including medical laboratory, calibration laboratory, proficiency testing provider, certified reference material producer.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/first-electric-tractor-in-the-country-tested-at-mps-farm-machinery-institute/article34441473.ece

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