About the NANDI Portal:
- It is developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in collaboration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) through the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC).
- Significance of the portal
- It will streamline the regulatory approval process for veterinary products.
- It will enhance transparency and efficiency in assessing and examining proposals for veterinary drugs and vaccines.
- It will be more streamlined through seamless integration with the SUGAM portal of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
- It will promote the well-being of livestock and the livestock industry.
- It will bring about growth and innovation by enabling quick and easy coordination between various Government departments and institutes.
Key Facts about Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
- It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules.
- It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for,
- Approval of New Drugs;
- Conduct Clinical Trials;
- Laying down the standards for Drugs;
- Control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country;
