TCRC and Afghan National Standards Authority (ANSA) sign $46.3 million modernisation deal

Key facts

• India and Afghanistan have entered into a strategic partnership through a $46.3 million agreement for modernisation.
• The five-year contract was signed between the Indian company TCRC and the Afghan National Standards Authority (ANSA).
• The agreement involves establishing advanced laboratory complexes in Kabul to test construction materials, electrical equipment, and textiles.
• The project includes the enhancement of nine border crossings in Afghanistan to improve regional trade dynamics and quality control.
• The initiative aims to curb low-quality imports and includes a programme for training Afghan staff in modern testing techniques.