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CRCL, IIT Delhi Sign MoU to Boost Science and Ease of Business

2025-05-23

The Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) toward trade facilitation and improving the ease of doing business. This MoU collaboration aims to foster R&D, innovation, and scientific excellence at CRCL, bolstering trade facilitation and regulatory efficiency.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, and Shri V. Suresh, Director, CRCL, in presence of Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary & Member (Customs), CBIC.

This MoU marks a forward-looking initiative that reinforces CRCL’s commitment to scientific excellence, regulatory efficiency, and global trade competitiveness, positioning the country as a trusted hub for customs compliance and facilitation.

Key Strategic Benefits of the MoU:

Enhanced Scientific Capabilities Leverages IIT Delhi’s advanced R&D ecosystem to modernize CRCL’s analytical infrastructure, including trace-level detection and high-end instrumentation.
Capacity Building Joint training, workshops, and technical exchanges will enhance skills of customs chemists and officers in areas such as nanotechnology, materials science, and forensic chemistry.
Innovation in Customs Testing Development of rapid testing protocols, automated screening methods, and custom analytical tools to expedite clearance processes.
Support to ‘Make in India’ & Ease of Doing Business Scientific validation of Indian-manufactured goods and faster testing turnaround will enable quicker customs clearances and greater industry confidence.
Trade Facilitation and Global Alignment Harmonisation of practices with World Customs Organization (WCO) standards enhances India’s global standing and ensures more predictable customs procedures.