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Economic Times
17 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Regulator set to monitor antimicrobial resistance
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: India's drug regulatory authority has joined hands with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Ministry of Fisheries to address the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance in the is grappling with the challenge of AMR due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animals. A joint working group has therefore been constituted with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Ministry of Fisheries for a "structured" reporting newly formed joint working group will collect data related to production, sales and import of antibiotics as well as information of registered veterinary antimicrobials "This initiative has to be undertaken in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), state licensing authorities, veterinary pharmaceutical companies and other relevant stakeholders," said the drug regulator's order dated June to the drug controller, the joint working group will serve as a collaborative mechanism to coordinate efforts and streamline the processes of antimicrobial use (AMU) data collection, reporting and monitoring at the national drug regulator has sought the list of veterinary pharmaceutical companies involved in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of the veterinary antibiotics.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Regulator set to monitor antimicrobial resistance
New Delhi: India's drug regulatory authority has joined hands with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Ministry of Fisheries to address the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance in the country. India is grappling with the challenge of AMR due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animals. A joint working group has therefore been constituted with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Ministry of Fisheries for a "structured" reporting framework. The newly formed joint working group will collect data related to production, sales and import of antibiotics as well as information of registered veterinary antimicrobials . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo "This initiative has to be undertaken in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), state licensing authorities, veterinary pharmaceutical companies and other relevant stakeholders," said the drug regulator's order dated June 5. According to the drug controller, the joint working group will serve as a collaborative mechanism to coordinate efforts and streamline the processes of antimicrobial use (AMU) data collection, reporting and monitoring at the national level. Live Events The drug regulator has sought the list of veterinary pharmaceutical companies involved in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of the veterinary antibiotics.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Ramanathapuram Collector distributes 60 tonnes of Kappaphycus seed to women cultivators
Ramanathapuram Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon, along with Kannan Srinivasan, Director, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, distributed 60 tonnes of Kappaphycus seed to 60 beneficiaries during a project closure ceremony at Marine Algal Research Station in Mandapam, recently. To revive production of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii and to support women cultivators who rely on seaweed farming, the initiative to restore the farming activity and production rate, a seed bank for Kappaphycus alvarezii was established by CSIR-CSMCRI-Marine Algal research station, Mandapam camp in 2021 near the Umayalpuram coast, Mandapam. The initiative, which was undertaken under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government. of India, funded project in PMMSY scheme, earmarked 300 tonne as the target. Under the scheme, CSIR-CSMCRI-Marine Algal research station has produced 278 tonnes of fresh quality seed and distributed among the 211 beneficiaries since the initiation of this project, said a press release of CSIR-CSMCRI. The beneficiaries who were each given one tonne of seed material were identified by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu. The new beneficiaries have been selected from Mandapam coast, Sambai, Mangadu in Rameswaram Island, Puthupatinam in North Ramanathapuram, Kumarappavayal, and Muthukuda in Pudukottai district.
Business Mayor
25-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
‘Drone technology to be used for transportation of live fish'
new delhi: The Secretary of the Department of Fisheries in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Abhilaksh Likhi, on Friday said that the department is looking at drone technology to transport live fish in a boost for fisheries sector. Likhi made the comments during the 'Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025' and National Workshop on Harnessing Technology and Innovation in Aquaculture here to review the progress of Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna, fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure development fund and implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana. Senior officers from the State Fisheries Departments, Reserve Bank of India, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Open Network for Digital Commerce, Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium, National Cooperative Development Corporation and ICAR also participated in the meeting. In the address, Likhi urged states to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at upscaling the fisheries sector through innovation, infrastructure and institutional synergy. Emphasis was laid on the extensive use of satellite technology to enhance fisher safety and operational efficiency covering aspects such as resource mapping, biometric identification, and facial recognition. Likhi highlighted a pilot project on drone technology for live fish transport, aiming to develop a 70 kg payload drone capable of carrying live fish in difficult terrains from aggregator to distribution point. READ SOURCE
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Drones to soon transport fish in difficult terrains: Centre
New Delhi: Drones will soon transport fish in difficult terrains, from aggregator to distribution point, the government has informed. A pilot project on drone technology for live fish transport is currently ongoing, aiming to develop a 70-kg payload drone capable of carrying live fish in difficult terrains, according to Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. At an event here, Dr Likhi urged states to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at upscaling the fisheries sector through innovation, infrastructure, and institutional synergy. Emphasis was laid on the extensive use of satellite technology to enhance fisher safety and operational efficiency covering aspects such as resource mapping, biometric identification, and facial recognition. The development of smart, integrated fishing harbours and modern fish markets aligned with green and blue sustainability principles was identified as a key future priority. He also called for strengthening of drone initiative through standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a supportive subsidy structure. The promotion of advanced fisheries technologies, with support from ICAR institutes, was encouraged alongside a strong focus on processing, marketing, and packaging, particularly through cluster development and a thriving startup ecosystem. Special emphasis was placed on leveraging 'Amrit Sarovars' for fisheries promotion, seeking active support from the states. The experts also called for the promotion of ornamental fisheries, and the development of seaweed farming and artificial reefs, encouraging private sector participation in these emerging areas. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland), DoF highlighted key issues related to inland fisheries in the Inland States and Union Territories, urging states to step up mobilisation of applications for registration on the National Fisheries Development Portal (NFDP) and to facilitate increased access to benefits under various central sector schemes. Neetu Kumari Prasad, Joint Secretary (Marine), DoF emphasised the importance of developing robust infrastructure, smart harbours, and species diversification. The meeting served as a vital step towards aligning efforts across multiple stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the PM-MKSSY and various schemes and initiatives of the department by fostering collaboration, enhancing capacity-building initiatives, and bridging communication gaps between stakeholders.
