#khabre Tv: Nalanda University Organises International Webinar on Regional Drivers of One Health through South-South Cooperation...
Nalanda University Organises International Webinar on Regional Drivers of One Health through South-South Cooperation...
_Experts deliberate on integrated health systems, emerging technologies, climate resilience and regional partnerships for a stronger One Health framework_
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#khabre Tv: Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar | Tuesday, 3 November 2026: Nalanda University organised an international webinar on ‘Regional Drivers of One Health through South-South Cooperation’ to commemorate World One Health Day. Organised by the Department of Science, Technology and Policy Studies, School of Languages and Literature/Humanities, the webinar brought together experts and policymakers from India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and the region to deliberate on interconnected challenges in human, animal and environmental health, with a particular focus on the developmental priorities of the Global South.
Delivering the inaugural perspective, Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University, emphasised that One Health must be viewed not merely as a public health priority but also as an instrument for economic development, technological equity and international cooperation. Highlighting India's expanding bioeconomy and capabilities in vaccine development, diagnostics and biomanufacturing, he underlined the country's potential to develop affordable healthcare solutions and extend health technologies to other developing nations. He called for South-South Cooperation to become a central pillar of the global One Health movement, enabling countries with shared developmental challenges to exchange knowledge, resources and technological capabilities.
Dr. Sangeet Agarwal, Scientist, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, highlighted the significance of the National One Health Mission and the vision of One Planet, One Health. Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, she emphasised institutional coordination, integrated surveillance, regulatory preparedness and early detection as essential to preventing future outbreaks. She also referred to India's initiatives, including the network of high-containment laboratories, identification of 54 priority pathogens, the National One Health Assembly and youth engagement programmes such as IDEA and the One Health Hackathon. She stressed that technological innovation must be accompanied by equitable access, ensuring that its benefits reach communities at the last mile.
Speaking on emerging technologies, Dr. S. R. Rao, former Senior Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, outlined the potential of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, genomics, metagenomics, affordable diagnostics and wastewater-based surveillance in strengthening One Health preparedness. He highlighted the importance of AI-enabled regional early-warning systems and meaningful technology transfer through local adaptation, joint validation and regional production. He also identified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a critical area requiring sustained regional cooperation.
The relationship between traditional knowledge and contemporary One Health science was explored by Professor D. Venkat Rao, Dean, Nalanda University. Drawing upon the Charaka Samhita, he discussed the holistic understanding of the human body and its relationship with the natural environment in Indian knowledge traditions. He highlighted their conceptual convergence with the contemporary One Health framework and emphasised the need for systematic research, scientific validation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Bringing the climate dimension into focus, Mr. Chime Tshewang, Director, FCBL, Bhutan, discussed the implications of El Niño and climate variability for human health, animal health, agriculture and ecosystems. Referring to the Himalayan region, he highlighted concerns relating to changing rainfall patterns, drought, glacier melting and water availability. He emphasised that climate change is both a food security and health security concern, calling for coordinated regional surveillance and risk assessment among countries sharing common ecosystems.
Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, Senior Consultant, International Relations, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, examined the economic foundations of South-South Cooperation in One Health. Highlighting the importance of including farmers and agricultural communities in policy discussions, he drew attention to the economic case for prevention, citing estimates of approximately US$11.5 billion for prevention compared with US$30 billion for pandemic management. He also discussed the implications of agricultural practices, antibiotic use in animal feed, unsustainable land use and antimicrobial resistance, advocating a more equitable economic architecture for One Health cooperation.
Highlighting an emerging environmental dimension of antimicrobial resistance, Dr. Surojit Das of Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, presented on AMR in wildlife. He discussed how contaminated water, industrial and municipal effluents, agricultural waste and other environmental pathways expose wildlife to resistant microorganisms. His presentation underscored the importance of incorporating wildlife surveillance into national AMR strategies and strengthening environmental monitoring and intersectoral coordination.
The webinar reaffirmed Nalanda University’s commitment to advancing One Health through interdisciplinary research, meaningful regional partnerships and sustained engagement across Asia and the Global South. By bringing together scientific knowledge, public policy, traditional wisdom and technological innovation, the University seeks to strengthen collective responses to shared challenges, including emerging diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate change and food security. The discussions also set the direction for deeper institutional collaboration and practical cooperation, positioning Nalanda as a centre for regional dialogue and knowledge exchange in the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world as one family.

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