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India Launches Rs 383-Crore National Mission to Combat Zoonotic Diseases
The launch comes at a time when nearly 75 percent of new and emerging infectious diseases are known to originate at the animal-human interface—highlighting the urgency of cross-sector collaboration. Officials emphasized that the mission aims to shift India’s approach from reactive outbreak management to proactive prevention, improving national readiness against future epidemics and pandemics.
- By Newsdesk
- New Delhi
- Nov 12, 2025
The Indian government is set to launch the National One Health Mission (NOHM), a ₹383-crore initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and control zoonotic diseases—those transmitted from animals to humans. The mission will create a unified framework integrating human, animal, and environmental health systems, marking a major step toward holistic disease surveillance and preparedness.
Led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the initiative will bring together multiple ministries and scientific bodies to enable early detection of emerging pathogens and rapid response to outbreaks. The mission will establish an integrated surveillance network, strengthen high-biosafety laboratories, and promote advanced research in diagnostics and infectious-disease management.
The launch comes at a time when nearly 75 percent of new and emerging infectious diseases are known to originate at the animal-human interface—highlighting the urgency of cross-sector collaboration. Officials emphasized that the mission aims to shift India’s approach from reactive outbreak management to proactive prevention, improving national readiness against future epidemics and pandemics.
As part of the rollout, a national conclave is scheduled for November 20–21 in New Delhi, where policymakers, scientists, and public-health experts will discuss strategies to operationalise the One Health approach. The event will underline India’s growing commitment to coordinated public-health systems that address the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment.
Experts believe the success of the mission will depend on strengthening coordination across government departments, improving laboratory infrastructure at the state level, ensuring sustained funding, and fostering community engagement. Efficient data-sharing, early-warning mechanisms, and workforce training will be central to its long-term impact.
If implemented effectively, the National One Health Mission could position India as a regional leader in pandemic preparedness—bridging critical gaps between medical science, veterinary health, and environmental protection to build a resilient, future-ready health ecosystem.