Lok Sabha Question No. 1185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-03
Subject: Strengthening Animal Health Security in India
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

## STRENGTHENING ANIMAL HEALTH SECURITY IN INDIA

## 1185.   SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

## DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to State:

(a) the details of strengthening of Animal Health Security in India for Pandemic preparedness and response;

(b)  the  details  of  role  of  veterinary  treatment  guidelines  and  crisis  management  plan  for reducing risk of pandemics; and

(c)  the  details  of  steps  taken  to  upgrade  and  expand  the  laboratory  network,  improve  the interoperable data systems, building capacity for data analytics and risk communication under this programme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a) The  details  of  strengthening  of  Animal  Health  Security  in  India  for  Pandemic preparedness  and  response  through  Pandemic  Fund  Project  on Animal  Health  Securityare outlined as follows:

1.  Department  has  launched  G-20  Pandemic  Fund  Project  on  'Animal  Health  Security Strengthening  in  India  for  Pandemic  Preparedness  and  Response'  with  following  major interventions:

- i. Strengthening and integrating disease surveillance and early warning system.
- ii. Strengthening health security for transboundary animal diseases
- iii. Upgrading, and expanding the laboratory network.

2.  Department  supports  states/UTs  under  National Animal  Disease  Control  Programme (NADCP) for vaccination against Foot & Mouth disease (FMD), Brucellosis, PPR and CSF including  serosurveillance  and  seromonitoring  of  the  diseases.  Till  date,  total  99.17  crore, 4.36 crore,  18.40  crore,  0.61  crorevaccine  doses  have  been  administered  against  for  FMD, Brucellosis, PPR and CSF respectively.

Under  the  component  ofAssistance  to  States/UTs  for  Control  of  Animal  Disease (ASCAD) supports states/UTs for control of important exotic, emergent and zoonotic animal diseases prioritized by the respective Sates/UTs and the total of 26.25 crore cattle have been vaccinated/re-vaccinated  for  LSD  so  far.  Under  the  component  of  Establishment  and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries (ESVHD-MVU), financial assistance has  been  provided  to  states/UTs  and  4016  MVUs  are  operationalised  helping  in delivery of veterinary healthcare services at farmers' doorsteps in respect to disease diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, minor surgical interventions, audio-visual aids and extension services.

(b) The details of role of Veterinary Treatment Guidelines and Crisis Management Plan for reducing risk of pandemics are as follows:

- i. The  'Standard  Veterinary  Treatment  Guidelines  (SVTGs)  for  Livestock  and Poultry' outlines best practices in veterinary care to enhance livestock health and productivity with responsible use of antimicrobials with sustainable guidelines for effective, economical and consistent veterinary treatment.  SVTGs  aims  to standardize  veterinary  practices  nationwide  through  evidence-based  treatments, addressing judicial use of antimicrobial, minimizing residues in the food chain and support in day-to-day veterinary practice.
- ii. The Crisis Management Plan (CMP) for Livestock Diseases' provides a structured approach to managing and responding to animal disease outbreaks, ensuring swift containment,  mitigation  and  handling  of  animal  health  crises  and  reducing pandemic risks through prevention and control measures.

(c)The  details  of  steps  taken  to  upgrade  and  expand  the  laboratory  network,  improve  the interoperable data systems, building capacity for data analytics and risk communication under Pandemic Fund Project on Animal Health Security and Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) are asfollows:

- i. Assessment of Central and Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories for further strengthening  and  upgradation  of  existing  animal  health  laboratories  including strengthening  the  Laboratory  Information  Management  System  (LIMS)  and Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) has been done.
- ii. Department  under  the  component  ofAssistance  to  States  for  Control  of Animal Disease (ASCAD) is supporting state/UTs in regard to capacity building of State Biological  Production  Units  and  Disease  Diagnostic  Laboratories,  surveillance and monitoring of livestock diseases,  Research  &  Innovation  and Training  with continuous veterinary education.
- iii. Department  launched  the  Pandemic  Fund  Project  on  'Animal  Health  Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response' with following major  interventions  like  strengthening  and  integrating  disease  surveillance  and early  warning  system,  strengthening  health  security  for  transboundary  animal diseases and Upgrading, and expanding the laboratory network.

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