Launch: Initiated by Indian Union Animal Husbandry Ministry
Partnerships: Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Food and Agriculture Organization.
Implementation Timeline: Fund to be utilized by August 2026.
Rationale: Address high risks of zoonotic diseases, with 60% of human pathogens originating from animals.
Capacity Building: Initiatives to enhance skills of animal health professionals.
Focus Areas:
- Upgrading and expanding animal health laboratories.
- Developing laboratory networks for better disease surveillance.
- Enhancing genomic and environmental surveillance.
- Data Management: Upgrading systems for better risk assessment and decision-making.