Set up under the aegis of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
to the Government of India, The Empowered Committee for Animal Health (ECAH) is chaired
by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India and vice-chaired by the
Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD). This Committee brings
together various animal health experts to collaborate on achieving the completion of
its goals. The members represented on the committee include experts from Central Drug
Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council
of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian
Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Veterinary Council of India (VCI), and prominent
academics from notable veterinary institutes and industry.
ECAH is focused on creating resilient, farmer-centric animal health systems in India
and bring forth changes to ensure the long-term success of India’s livestock sector by -
Acting as a think tank to provide inputs on animal health programmes of
national importance
Streamlining and improving the process of regulatory approval to protect public, animal health,
and the environment by examining the safety, efficacy, and quality of veterinary products
Overseeing and supporting programmes/initiatives to drive uptake
of innovative practices in the Indian animal health sector
Assessing the threat of and offering guidance on emerging animal diseases that have epidemic/pandemic potential.