The Research Design and Standards Organization is the R&D wing of which one of the following organizations?

The Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) is the dedicated R&D wing of the Ministry of Railways, India [4]. Established in 1957, it was formed by integrating the Central Standards Office (CSO) and the Railway Testing and Research Centre (RTRC). Headquartered in Lucknow, RDSO serves as the technical advisor to the Railway Board, Zonal Railways, and Production Units. Its primary functions include the development of new designs, standardization of railway equipment, and the adoption of new technologies to improve safety and reliability across the Indian Railways network [4]. In 2003, its status was elevated from an 'Attached Office' to a 'Zonal Railway' to enhance its research and development capabilities. Furthermore, RDSO became the first institution in India to be declared a Standard Developing Organization (SDO) under the 'One Nation One Standard' mission [4].

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1. [3] https://cag.gov.in/uploads/media/Section-Function-RDSO-Jan-2021-20210111114601.pdf
2. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_Design_and_Standards_Organisation