The Institute of Post Harvest Technology (IPHT), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture is engaged in carrying out postharvest research and development activities pertaining to cereals, pulses, oil seeds, other field crops, fruits, vegetables and spice crops. The institute consists of three well equipped laboratories which were used so far only for research purposes.   It is with great pleasure we announce that our laboratories are now opened for quality testing and certification of cereals, pulses, oil seeds, other field crops, fruits, vegetables, spices, value added products of agricultural commodities and water quality testing (drinking and food industry use) at affordable price. The type of tests related to each commodity and parameters included in each test along with their respective charges are given below for your information please.