Indian Immunologicals starts work on veterinary vaccine facility in Hyderabad

Indian Immunologicals Limited is a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

In its more than 40 years of journey, IIL has carved a niche space as a leading “One Health” organisation, manufacturing animal and human vaccines.

IIL also exports its products to more than 60 countries across the globe.

Chairman of NDDB and IIL, Dr. Meenesh Shah led the groundbreaking ceremony in the presence of IIL board members, employees, and officials from NDDB.

“This new vaccine manufacturing facility in Hyderabad is dedicated to the nation and will certainly aid in the eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease in our country. IIL's ability to discover and manufacture affordable vaccines has saved the exchequer several thousand crores of rupees,” he said.

Dr. K Anand Kumar, Managing Director, IIL noted that IIL is the largest supplier of FMD vaccine to government of India’s prestigious Livestock Health Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).

“We are in an exponential growth phase and expected to grow 40 per cent this year alone. In order to sustain the momentum, IIL is seriously considering making additional investments in building infrastructure within India and in other emerging geographies including Africa in a manner to develop tools that will help in control and eradication of diseases,” he said.