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‘Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)’ Strengthens India’s Preparedness for Animal Health Emergencies and Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks

India's National Mock Drill Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas Enhances Zoonotic Disease Preparedness

Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Mock Drill for Animal Health Emergencies — Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas drill in Madhya Pradesh

Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas Overview

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, conducted Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA), a mock drill under the National One Health Mission to test India's preparedness for zoonotic disease outbreaks.

Exercise Details

The UPSC angle

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Relevance of Animal Health in Public Health Policy

Policymakers need to address zoonotic threats as they affect both animal and human health, underlining the importance of a One Health approach.

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