Union Minister Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pandemic Fund Project on “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response“.

New Guidelines Released to Strengthen Animal Health Management in India

Two important documents also released on this occasion aimed at strengthening animal health management in India.

1. Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTG): A comprehensive document that outlines best practices for veterinary care, aimed at improving the overall health and productivity of livestock and supporting the national action plan for Antimicrobial resistance.
2. Crisis Management Plan (CMP) for Animal Diseases: A critical resource that will provide a framework for managing and responding to outbreaks of animal diseases, ensuring rapid containment and mitigation.

About Pandemic Fund Project

The Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.

Aim: To enhance the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to animal health threats.

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Focus Area

• Enhancing India’s animal health systems, thereby fortifying the country’s defences against future pandemics. 
• It will play a key role in reducing the risk of zoonotic diseases that can spread from animals to humans. 
• Strengthening health security for transboundary animal diseases and India’s role in regional cooperation through cross-border collaboration. 

Implementing Agencies: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank.

The major interventions under the project: 

• Strengthening and integrating disease
• Surveillance and early warning systems
• Upgrading and expanding the laboratory network
• Improving the interoperable data systems
• Building capacity for data analytics and risk communication