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Shri Parshottam Rupala launched NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal

Published on 28 Jun 2023

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Shri Parshottam Rupala launched NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal
  • Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala on 26th June at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi launched NANDI (NOC Approvals for New Drugs & Inoculation System).
  • The NANDI portal has been developed to digitize and streamline the regulatory approval process in India's Animal Health Sector.
  • The development of the NANDI portal was carried out in collaboration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC).
  • The portal aligns with the vision of Digital India and embodies the principles of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance by leveraging IT systems.
  • The primary objective of the portal is to expedite the assessment and examination of veterinary product proposals, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and essentiality.
  • The Minister emphasized the transformative impact of the portal and the government's decision to launch Mobile Veterinary Units, which will contribute to vaccinating all livestock in the country.
  • The NANDI portal is expected to support the development of India as a global manufacturing hub for veterinary products and encourage research and development efforts to enhance animal health.
Source: SarkariPariksha