The recent launch of the NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal marks a significant milestone in the veterinary sector in India. Developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), this portal aims to simplify and streamline the regulatory approval process for veterinary products, ensuring timely access to essential veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Digitizing and Streamlining the Regulatory Approval Process
The NANDI portal has been specifically designed to digitize and streamline the regulatory approval process in India’s Animal Health Sector. By leveraging technology, the portal aims to expedite the assessment and examination of veterinary product proposals, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and essentiality. Through this digital platform, the manual system of granting permissions for the manufacture, import, and marketing of veterinary drugs and vaccines has been replaced, leading to a more efficient and streamlined approval process.
Seamless Integration and Collaboration
The development of the NANDI portal has been carried out in collaboration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC). This collaboration ensures that the portal seamlessly integrates with the SUGAM portal of the CDSCO and the Drugs Controller General of India, enabling a smoother flow of information and data exchange. Such integration eliminates redundancies and minimizes delays, allowing for faster regulatory approvals.
Leveraging Digital India and Ensuring Governance
The NANDI portal aligns with the vision of Digital India and embodies the principles of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. By leveraging IT systems, the portal simplifies the approval process, reduces administrative burden, and enhances transparency. This digital transformation in the animal health sector contributes to the overall goal of improving governance and efficiency in the regulatory framework.
Strengthening Animal Pandemic Preparedness
The NANDI portal aligns with the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI), which focuses on enhancing the country’s preparedness for potential animal pandemics. By expediting the approval process for veterinary products, the portal ensures that necessary vaccines and medicines can be quickly assessed, authorized, and made available. This proactive approach strengthens the country’s ability to respond effectively to animal health emergencies.
Transformative Impact and Mobile Veterinary Units
During the launch of the NANDI portal, the Minister highlighted its transformative impact on the animal health sector. In addition to the portal, the government has also launched Mobile Veterinary Units, which will contribute to vaccinating all livestock in the country. These units will reach remote areas, ensuring that animals receive the necessary vaccinations and healthcare services. The combined efforts of the NANDI portal and the Mobile Veterinary Units will significantly improve animal health and welfare across India.
Encouraging Research and Development Efforts
The NANDI portal is expected to support the development of India as a global manufacturing hub for veterinary products. By simplifying the regulatory approval process, it encourages research and development efforts to enhance animal health. The streamlined system will attract investments and foster innovation in the veterinary sector, leading to the development of new and improved products that contribute to animal welfare and productivity.
