India's Veterinary Services Get a Boost with New Bio-Containment Facility

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board to upgrade the bio-containment facility at Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute. The Rs 160 crore project aims to enhance India's veterinary services and is expected to be completed within 20 months.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has forged a partnership with the National Dairy Development Board to significantly upgrade the bio-containment facility at Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.

With a projected budget of Rs 160 crore, the initiative is set for completion within 20 months, according to an official statement from the ministry.

This upgraded bio-containment facility will bolster India's veterinary capabilities, offering improved quality control testing, advanced livestock health programs, and a robust platform for both national and international research collaborations.

The ministry anticipates substantial benefits from the project, including compliance with the latest guidelines, cutting-edge animal house containment, and enhanced preparedness for emerging livestock health challenges.

Once upgraded, the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health (CCSNAIH) will be uniquely equipped to conduct experimental research on both large and small animals under containment conditions.

The project is also designed to foster financial self-sufficiency for the institute through various revenue-generation models such as vaccine testing, animal experimentation, and diverse quality control services for both government and private agencies.

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), which boasts extensive experience in constructing and maintaining bio-containment facilities, will spearhead the project. The board has successfully executed numerous similar projects across India's livestock health institutes.

Senior officials from the ministry, CCSNAIH, and NDDB were present at the signing ceremony held on Wednesday to formalize this significant agreement.

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