Source: PIB
Context: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched the NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal.
- Developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) through C-DAC in coordination with Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- Aim: To streamline the regulatory approval process for veterinary products by integrating with the SUGAM portal of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
Significance:
- It will facilitate transparency and efficiency in assessing and examining veterinary product
- The portal will also support researchers and industries and increase the consumption of drugs by raising awareness among livestock rearers and improving logistical facilities. The NANDI portal will expedite and strengthen the regulatory process by enabling coordination between government departments, institutes, and industry stakeholders.
- The launch of NANDI aligns with the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI) and the Digital India vision.
- The portal is to be streamlined with CDSCOs SUGAM portal ( it builds a comprehensive database of the various permissions and licenses issued by State FDAs)
