NANDI Portal

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;