Government Designates New Ports for Livestock Products Import
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued a notification amending the Schedule of the Livestock Importation Act, 1898, to designate three new locations—one international airport and two Inland Container Depots (ICDs)—as authorized entry points for specific livestock products.
Conclave in Hyderabad Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness and Animal Vaccine Innovation
Prof. Dr. Vinod K Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog, inaugurated the conclave and emphasized the critical need to bolster veterinary infrastructure to effectively combat future pandemics. The Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, called for increased investment in animal health to improve productivity and enhance supply chain and cold chain systems for effective last-mile delivery of vaccines. The Animal Husbandry Commissioner, stressed the importance of ensuring vaccine security and pre-qualification for animal vaccines.
33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific
The inaugural session of the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific at New Delhi. The Government of India has started the Implementation of livestock health and disease control programme using One Health Approach. On the other hand, Government of India has implemented disease control programme for FMD and Brucellosis, PPR and classical swine fever through carpet vaccination of all eligible livestock in the country.
Government of India launches ‘A-HELP’ Program in Jharkhand
This initiative marks a significant step toward promoting livestock health, extension services, and women’s empowerment in the region. It is expected to contribute to enhanced livestock productivity and rural development.
The Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bills, 2023
The Ministry has invited comments or suggestions on this bill from all stakeholders or importers or exporters. These shall be sent to the department only by email at gagan.garg@nic.in with copy to gn.singh13@nic.in. The comments or suggestions if any shall be forwarded by 17th June, 2023.