(a) whether the accreditation process of SAI laboratory in New Delhi has not yet started;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor ; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to depute adequate number of staff to SAI
Laboratory to carry out the minimum number of tests as per World Anti- doping Association requirements ?
THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ AND YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)
(a) The accreditation process of the Dope Control Laboratory (DCC) has started.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) As per the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the laboratory
is required to analyze a minimum of 1500 dope control samples per year. At present,
DCC is analyzing more than 2000 samples a year. The existing staff strength is adequate
to handle the minimum prescribed norm of sample testing as prescribed by WADA.