SonicWall Builds Off Its Partner Strength To Drive New Heights At Elevate 2024

* Partners will get exclusive previews of the recently announced SonicPlatform and SonicWall’s newly enhanced solution roadmap from its recent acquisitions 

SonicWall announced today the return of SonicWall Elevate, its premier partner event where it will detail its recent acquisitions and preview its solution roadmap which is helping organization create defensive measures from cloud to endpoint. This is yet another delivery for SonicWall’s valued partner and customer community – which has generated incredible momentum over the last several quarters.

“SonicWall has been actively listening to its partner channel for the last 18 months and Elevate 2024 is another testament to our commitment to provide partners what they need to succeed in 2024 and beyond,” said SonicWall CEO Bob VanKirk. “Our partners are a force multiplier, one of our key differentiators, and we will be sharing an updated roadmap that has been specifically shaped by our partners’ voices. We have added managed security services, cloud-native security and more – all to put our partners in position to take their businesses to new heights.”

“SonicWall has been deeply attuned to our partner channel for the past 18 months and Elevate 2024 underscores our steadfast dedication to equipping partners with the tools they need to thrive now and into the future,” said SonicWall's Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales, Asia Pacific Japan.

"Our partners are an integral part of our success. In response to their invaluable feedback, we are unveiling an updated roadmap tailored to their needs, featuring enhancements such as managed security services, cloud-native security solutions, and more. These innovations are designed to empower our partners to elevate their businesses to unprecedented levels of success,” further added Debasish.

SonicWall Elevate will involve sharing  key updates on its network security products, threat intelligence, as well as its newly acquired additions which include security service edge (SSE), zero trust network access (ZTNA) and additional managed security services for threat detection and response. With the platform, users get a unified backend for threat visibility and simplified workflows, uniquely positioning SonicWall well with an end-to-end solution.

Elevate 2024 is designed to give partners all the tools they need to succeed in the coming year and beyond, including:

Exclusive demos of SonicWall’s latest technology, including the new SonicPlatform

Information on how to leverage recent acquisitions and how partners can grow and diversify their business to increase revenue

Enhance the value of network security solutions and see what’s coming next

Everything partners need to know about decreasing alert fatigue and growing opportunities with the 24x7 SOC protection of SonicWall MDR

Interactive breakout sessions, complete with workshops and Q&A

Opportunities for partners to offer feedback directly to SonicWall executive leadership

Elevate event took place in the Americas on  June 12-14 in the city of  Dallas, TX USA. The event was  hosted in Europe, Middle East and Africa region between June 26-28 in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. The event will come to Bali , Indonesia between July 10-12 for the APJ channel community where partners from India would also be attending.

SonicWall has experienced consecutive quarters of partner growth, fueled by explosive expansion in our Service Provider Program, recent program enhancements, and a dedicated focus on channel engagement. Over the last three quarters, SonicWall has seen an increase of transacting partners, including a 4% quarter-over-quarter growth.  

About SonicWall

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides seamless protection against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

For more information about Elevate 2024 and to register, visit https://www.sonicwall.com/events/sonicwall-elevate-2024/

CreditEnable Partners WWith Women Entrepreneurship Platform Incubated By Niti Aayog To Distribute Shine

* Its Financial Wellness and Credit Readiness Programme to Women Entrepreneurs

CreditEnable, a multi-award-winning credit insights and technology company, today announced that it has partnered with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) incubated by Niti Aayog to distribute its flagship digital financial wellness programme Shine, to women entrepreneurs across India.

Introducing Shine: A Path to Financial Wellness

Shine, a digital financial wellness programme developed by CreditEnable and powered by Experian, provides SME owners with a comprehensive analysis of their financial health along with digital coaching that helps them take control of their finances. Thus, enabling them to become more creditworthy and secure financing at reasonable terms from formal financial institutions. 

Key Features of Shine:

- 360° Financial Analysis: Shine gives entrepreneurs a detailed overview of their financial health, including credit scores, banking, and GST data, to reveal loan eligibility and improve chances of loan approval.

- Actionable Tips: The programme provides clear, actionable steps to improve financial profiles and address lender concerns.

- Better Loan Prospects: By following programme, which is based on expert advice, entrepreneurs improve their access to finance at affordable rates.

Shine for Women Entrepreneurs:

The Shine Programme offers exclusive benefits for women entrepreneurs, including:

- Discounted Access:1,000 women entrepreneurs will receive discounted access to the digital financial wellness programme.

- Regular Curated Insights: The programme delivers frequent insights to help maintain and improve financial health.

- Actionable Recommendations: Detailed analysis of financial data to provide practical steps for improvement.

- Live Webinars: Free webinars on improving credit and financial profiles for 500 women entrepreneurs.

- 1-1 Financial Coaching: Personalised coaching and discounted remediation programme for 500 women entrepreneurs.

- Loan Application Assistance: Support for 1,000 women entrepreneurs in navigating the loan application process.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs:

Only 10% of SME loan applications are successful leaving most SMEs without access to formal finance. This problem is compounded for women entrepreneurs. Shine is designed to address these unique challenges faced by them. By offering tailored financial advice and actionable insights, the programme helps them overcome obstacles and achieve financial independence. CreditEnable’s collaboration with WEP incubated by Niti Aayog underscores our commitment to fostering growth and financial inclusion for women-led businesses.

“We are delighted to be partnering with WEP incubated by Niti Aayog to distribute Shine to women entrepreneurs across India” says Nadia Sood, CEO & Founder of CreditEnable. “By providing them with the tools and resources they need to understand and improve their credit health, and directly facilitating access to finance for them, we are opening doors to new opportunities for their businesses to thrive.”

“WEP incubated by Niti Aayog is proud to partner with CreditEnable on this innovative programme,” says Anna Roy, Principal Economic Advisor at NITI Aayog. “Shine will equip women entrepreneurs with the financial knowledge and creditworthiness they need to become stronger, more competitive business leaders.”

About CreditEnable:

CreditEnable is a leading credit insights and technology company, offering a suite of products to lenders and borrowers to facilitate efficient SME lending and borrowing. In India, CreditEnable works with over 40 blue-chip pan-India lenders, including Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Small Finance Banks, NBFCs, marketplace, and fintech lenders. We provide digital services to SME customers across various sectors and regions, helping them access the finance they need to thrive.

Join the Shine Programme:

We invite all women entrepreneurs to join the Shine Programme and take control of their financial future. Together, we can bridge the gap to credit access and unlock new opportunities for growth and success.

For more information about the Shine Programme, visit Shine’s website: https://bit.ly/4bzeEWN

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Appoints Dr. Cherian Varghese As Professor And Director of Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cherian Varghese as the new Professor and Director of Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), effective July 4, 2024.

Dr. Varghese brings over two decades of distinguished service from the World Health Organization (WHO), where he last served as Coordinator for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) & determinants, and Acting Director of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN) at the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office in New Delhi, India. During his tenure, he initiated the cardiovascular disease control program SEAHEARTS and established SEACANGRID to improve cancer control in the region.

Dr. Varghese completed his MBBS from the University of Kerala in 1985. He then earned a Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy (DMRT) and an MD in Radiation Oncology from Christian Medical College, Vellore. He holds an M.Phil. in Epidemiology from the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Ph.D. in Medicine (Epidemiology) from the University of Tampere, Finland. In 2001, he was awarded the Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Clinical Epidemiology (MNAMS), India.

Dr. Varghese began his career at the Regional Cancer Centre in Trivandrum in 1990, where he established the cancer epidemiology and clinical research unit. He initiated the population-based cancer registry in Trivandrum, identified the prevalence of HPV infection in the population, and demonstrated successful cancer screening and early detection programs.

In 2001, Dr. Varghese joined WHO and served in various positions across WHO offices in New Delhi, the Philippines, Fiji, and Geneva. As the Coordinator for the Management of NCDs at WHO headquarters in Geneva, he led efforts in integrated NCD management, developed multisectoral plans, and spearheaded initiatives such as the cervical cancer elimination initiative. He played a crucial role in developing the WHO HEARTS package, updating the WHO PEN for primary care, and introducing global initiatives for diabetes and childhood cancer.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor VSM (Retd) of MAHE, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cherian Varghese to MAHE. His extensive experience and outstanding contributions to public health will significantly enhance the academic and research environment at Prasanna School of Public Health. His visionary leadership and profound expertise in noncommunicable diseases will be invaluable as we strive to advance public health education and research at MAHE. We look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our institution, fostering innovative solutions and driving our mission to improve health outcomes on a global scale."

With over 90 publications and numerous prestigious fellowships and awards, including the IARC (WHO) Fellowship in 1992, the Norman Campbell Excellence Award in Population Hypertension Prevention and Control in 2019, and the WHO Regional Director’s Award for Excellence in 2023, Dr. Varghese's contributions to public health are widely recognized.

Book Launch of "Vacanmtam: Nectar of Sayings" by Dr. Chiranjiv Singh, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka

The Forum of Former Vice Chancellors of Karnataka (FVCK) and Manipal Universal Press (MUP) proudly launched "Vacan?m?tam: Nectar of Sayings," translated by Dr. Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni, Former Vice Chancellor, Gulbarga University. The launch event took place today at the FVCK premises in Bangalore.

Dr. Chiranjiv Singh, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He remarked, "This book is a significant contribution to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Vacana Sahitya. By bringing these timeless sayings to a broader audience, it offers profound insights into social issues that are still relevant today. The Vacanas' wisdom on matters like caste discrimination, women's dignity, and the importance of work and charity continues to resonate, underscoring the enduring relevance of these medieval texts."

The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. S Chandrashekar Shetty, President of FVCK. He stated, "Vacan?m?tam bridges the gap between Kannada literature and the English-speaking world. It is a valuable resource for understanding the depth and wisdom of the ?iva ?ara?as. Through this translation, Dr. Nadkarni has made it possible for a wider audience to appreciate the philosophical and cultural richness of these sayings, which have shaped the social and spiritual fabric of Karnataka for centuries."

Prof. Sangmesh D Saundattimath, Emeritus Professor at Karnataka University and one of the Guests of Honour, shared his thoughts: "The translation of 'Vacan?m?tam' retains the essence and beauty of the original Vacanas, making these profound sayings accessible to a much broader audience. This is a commendable effort by Dr. Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni, Former Vice Chancellor of Gulbarga University. His meticulous work in translating these texts ensures that the wisdom and cultural significance of the ?iva ?ara?as are preserved and appreciated by readers who might not be familiar with Kannada. Dr. Nadkarni’s scholarly dedication has truly brought these medieval texts to life in a new language."

Prof. Neeta Inamdar, Chief Editor, Manipal Universal Press, MAHE, Manipal, another Guest of Honour, expressed her views: "Manipal Universal Press is dedicated to bringing important Kannada texts to the global audience. 'Vacan?m?tam' is a testament to our commitment to cultural preservation and literary excellence."

"Vacan?m?tam" presents 320 carefully selected Vacanas, or "Sayings," from the extensive collection of over 20,000 left by the ?iva ?ara?as of medieval Karnataka. These Vacanas, addressing important social issues such as caste discrimination, women's dignity, the importance of work, charity, and devotion to ?iva, have been translated with great care from the original Kannada. This book aims to reach both non-Kannada speakers and Kannadigas, providing valuable insights into these significant texts in one accessible volume.

Manipal Universal Press continues its mission to make Vacana Sahitya available to the English-speaking audience, following their previous publication, "Akka Mahadevi: The Questioning Poet-Saint," which delves into the life of the 12th Century Kannada poet, Akka Mahadevi.

Happiest Health Draws Attention To New Age Nutrition Trends At The Edge Of Nutrition 2024 Summit

* The Summit Featured Top Experts Speaking on Trends and Innovations in Nutrition of today and beyond

Happiest Health’s Knowledge Business hosted the second edition of The Edge of Nutrition 2024 summit today, bringing together nutritionists, doctors, engineers, students, and health-conscious individuals from various health and wellness backgrounds. The successful day-long event catered to a broad audience of over 300+ attendees, allowing diverse individuals to network and benefit from detailed sessions and panel discussions on several current topics. These topics covered technologies and innovations in nutrition, food trends, alternative diets for better lifestyles, lesser-known nutrition tips, mindful eating, and more. Experts across the country explored breakthroughs in the field and provided practical knowledge on healthy eating and living.

With people’s focus on nutrition and its benefits becoming more significant in recent years, The Edge of Nutrition summit 2024, was launched to foster a community dedicated to understanding new-age nutrition and the significance of eating well, besides promoting a holistic approach to overall well-being. In addition to the various discussions, the summit featured an interactive game show with quizzes and visuals.

Anindya Chowdhury, CEO & President, Knowledge, Happiest Health said, “Nutrition is one of Happiest Health’s core focus areas. We watch the space keenly to bring people modern, more exciting ways of looking after how they eat and what they eat. We were able to do that and more with The Edge of Nutrition summit last year. And we are happy to bring more advances in Food & Nutrition to them again this year. We hope it’s given people better, clearer insights into how to take care of their health.”

Director of the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Dr Hemalatha R, delivered the keynote address on revolutionising nutrition and spoke about the way forward for the country’s ambitions. She said, “We must promote and incentivise the production, marketing, and sale of healthier food options by incentivising or giving subsidies for wholesome foods. Create partnerships with supermarkets to display prominently and promote healthier alternatives. Support local and sustainable food systems and encourage local food production and distribution networks to increase the availability of fresh foods. Then, provide financial and logistical support to small-scale farmers and local food businesses. Foods that celebrate local and regional flavours will also help maintain cultural heritage and culinary traditions.”

She also touched upon carbohydrate and sugar intake, saying, “The total calories from carbohydrates are restricted to 50 to 55 per cent of total energy per day. Free sugar should be less than five per cent of total calories per day, which works out to twenty to twenty-five grams of sugar per day for a two thousand kilocal diet.”

Dr Rebecca Raj, professor and head of the Division of Nutrition at St John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru, said in her session on nutrition hacks for busy professionals, “Plan your meals. Don’t plan extravagant meals since it’s not that good for your health. So plan compact meals. If you’re very busy, set reminders. And snack healthily while at work.”

She further remarked on the need for breaks to undertake physical activity, highlighting the dangers of inactivity, “Data suggests that physical inactivity is the fourth largest killer. Sitting is almost as bad as smoking. Unless we are athletes, we seem to have sedentary lifestyles, which impacts us in several ways. For example—decreased metabolism. We tend to have reduced cognitive function and decreased flexibility and mobility.”

A panel discussion on new trends and innovations in nutrition took place between nutritionist and author, Dr Nandita Iyer and Nutritionist and health & food coach Anupama Menon. The session spanned talks around AI uses in nutrition, plant-powered food, and the development of vegan food.

Celebrity Nutritionist, Ryan Fernando led a session on Nutrition in the digital age. He said, “In the world of preventive health, I believe the opportunity for each and every Indian to have a job is massive. If you are looking to build your career, AI and technology are going to help you become great. But you must have the human quotient to practice with empathy and passion.”

Happiest Health hosts knowledge summits to generate awareness across the health and wellness landscape for health-minded individuals. In line with this objective, the Edge of Nutrition summit delivered insights aimed at transforming people’s health outcomes while inspiring them to act over their health and lifestyles.

About Happiest Health

Happiest Health is a global health & wellness knowledge enterprise promoted by Ashok Soota. Happiest Health provides credible and trustworthy health and wellness knowledge with views from globally renowned experts and doctors. The primary knowledge platforms are the daily newsletter, knowledge website, and newly launched monthly print magazine, and knowledge app and summits. The wellness division of Happiest Health caters to corporates to achieve optimal employee well-being, fostering a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment.

Happiest Health embraces scientific knowledge with a keen focus on medical breakthroughs providing kinder, gentler therapies including cell-based treatments. It also has deep coverage of integrated medicine including ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy. Happiest Health’s focus on wellness is holistic and energizing. Its Mission Statement is: “Better Knowledge. Better Health.” and convey its benefits to all.

Photo Caption -  Lamp lightning at Happiest Health's The Edge of Nutrition Summit in Bengaluru ((L-R) Dr Hemalatha R, Director, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR); Chandrasekhar S, Director, Happiest Health; Mr Anindya Chowdhury.

Samsung India Reveals The First Shortlist Of 100 Teams Of 'Solve For Tomorrow'

* 50 teams each shortlisted in 'School Track' and 'Youth Track'

* These teams will compete in regional rounds beginning mid-July

Samsung, India's leading consumer electronics brand, has announced a shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative - 'Solve for Tomorrow', designed to foster an innovation ecosystem in the country. This shortlist includes 50 teams each from the ‘School’ and ‘Youth’ track who will now compete further in the national education and innovation competition.

This year, the shortlists have been done regionally, which has helped the competition reach out to the next generation of Indian Innovators residing in the remotest towns of the country, such as Khurda in Odisha Kachar and Kamrup Rural, in Assam and Amreli in Gujarat. The top 50 ideas submitted in the Youth Track covering the ‘environment and sustainability’ theme are not only unconventional but also extremely future-focused. Issues like deforestation, plastic waste management, marine pollution, carbon emissions, unsustainable packaging, and poor water management came across as the areas most critical to the youth.

The ‘School’ track, on the other hand, submitted their ideas under the ‘community and inclusion’ theme. Their ideas focus on out of the box solutions for critical issues such as mental illness among school students, lack of an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ community, poor access to digital literacy among economically weaker sections of the society, and the existing gap between academic learning and technical skilling to become job-ready.

A total of 232 participants representing the 100 teams will now gear up for the next phase of the ‘Solve For Tomorrow’ competition, where they will be equipped with presentation and effective communication skills through expert training and mentoring. This will help them prepare for the regional rounds commencing mid-July.

"Samsung believes that our youth possesses immense power and potential to drive positive social change. Our flagship CSR programme ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, has, for the first time this year, created a category for school students to cater to their unique skills and ideas. The improvement in the quality of ideas is a testament to the creativity and innovative mindsets they possess. For the first time this year, we also decided to go deeper into the five regions – North, South, West, East and North-East - to ensure we have a more broad-based participation from some of remotest regions of the country. We have received some really well-articulated ideas, and it is incredibly inspiring to see such presentations and clarity of thought coming from the young lot", said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has grown purposefully this year by supporting themes such as the environment, community and inclusion. The separate tracks – youth and school - have given equal opportunities and a level-playing field to all the competing teams. It is incredible to see such thought-provoking ideas coming from young minds across the nation. Together with Samsung, our endeavour is to encourage a problem-solving mindset in the next generation that will act as a catalyst in improving the start-up ecosystem in the country,” said Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, MD, FITT, IIT-Delhi.

The next stage will witness two teams from five regions – north, east, west, south, and north-east - being selected in each track, forming a national pool of 20 teams. The Top 20 teams will undergo an intensive series of training along with rigorous mentorship programmes by Samsung and industry experts to enhance their technical and soft skills. These teams will also attend an ‘Innovation Walk’ at the Samsung Regional Headquarters in Gurugram and Samsung R&D Centres across India.

Solve for Tomorrow 2024 track details: 

This year, the 'Solve for Tomorrow' programme introduced two distinct tracks – School Track and Youth Track, each dedicated to championing a specific theme and targeted towards different age groups. Both the tracks run simultaneously, ensuring equal opportunity and a level playing field for all students.

School Track: The School Track, is tailored for students aged 14-17, focusing on the theme “community and inclusion”. The winning team will be declared as the “Community Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a seed grant of INR 25 Lakh for prototype advancement. The schools of the winning teams will also receive Samsung Products to boost educational offerings, encouraging a problem-solving mindset.

Youth Track: The Youth Track, targets individuals aged 18-22, with a focus on the theme “environment and sustainability”. The winning team will be declared as the “Environment Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a grant of INR 50 Lakh for incubation at IIT-Delhi. The colleges of the winning teams also receive Samsung products to boost their educational offerings, encouraging social entrepreneurship.

Samsung India has partnered with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi. The strategic collaborations for the third edition also include the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; Manthan, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, and the United Nations in India. 

First launched in the US in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow is currently operational in 63 countries globally and has seen over 2.3 million young people participate worldwide.

Samsung Electronics’ global CSR vision of ‘Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People’ is committed to providing education to young people around the world to empower the leaders of tomorrow. Read more stories on Samsung Electronics’ CSR efforts on our CSR webpage http://csr.samsung.com

SNI: Samsung India Reveals the First Shortlist of 100 Teams of ‘Solve For Tomorrow’

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Indian Immunologicals Hosts “Free Vaccination Drive” For Over A Lakh Canine On Zoonosis Day

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has conducted free anti-rabies vaccination to over a lakh canine across the country on the eve of the Zoonosis Day. Diseases that are transmitted from animals to human and vice-versa are known as Zoonotic diseases. This is a large drive to create social awareness about “One Health”, which means healthy co-existence of animals, human beings and eco-system.  

IIL is a leading vaccine manufacturer and a “One Health” company producing world class human and animal health vaccines including vaccines for various zoonotic diseases. Every year on 6th of July, which is also observed as “World Zoonosis Day”, IIL engages many Veterinary dispensaries, NGOs and Veterinarians across the country conduct Rabies awareness camps. IIL conducted free vaccination camps to administer more than one lakh doses of RAKSHARAB (anti-rabies vaccine produced by IIL) in as many as 100 centres across 21 states in the country through veterinary dispensaries, NGOs etc.

Seventy percent of all emerging diseases such as Rabies, Swine Flu, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Porcine Cysticercosis, Nipah, Zika etc that affect humans are zoonotic in nature. In India, occurrence of Rabies is prevalent and accounts for more than 90% of all zoonotic cases reported in the country. India accounts for significant number of rabies deaths reported worldwide. The economic cost of dog mediated rabies has been estimated at $ 8.6 billion (as per WHO). The high incidence of rabies in India is due to large stray dog population in India, which is estimated at about 60 million and significantly lower rate of vaccination. Prophylaxis through vaccination is the most cost-effective intervention to reduce incidence of disease. Several countries have been able to reduce the number of rabies related human deaths through vaccination of dogs.

Over the years, IIL has emerged as a frontrunner in vaccine production, consistently contributing to disease prevention and control through relentless dedication to research and innovation.  IIL has developed and manufactured vaccines for various zoonotic diseases such as rabies, brucellosis etc. IIL continues to be a leading manufacturer of animal rabies vaccine (Raksharab) and human rabies vaccine (Abhayrab) in the country. IIL’s CYSVAX is the world’s first vaccine for Porcine Cysticercosis in Pigs. Cysticercosis is a very important zoonotic disease, and it is understood that it is a prime cause of epilepsy in humans. Vaccinating Pigs against Porcine Cysticercosis can help significantly reduce the incidence of epilepsy in humans.

Speaking on the occasion of Zoonosis Day, Dr K. Anand Kumar, MD, Indian Immunologicals Ltd said, “IIL is the single largest contributor for self-sufficiency to our nation in the field of vaccines. IIL has developed many vaccines that addresses the Zoonotic diseases including the world’s first vaccine against Porcine Cysticercosis. IIL is also committed to eradication of Zoonotic diseases and actively working with Government of Kerala, Municipal Corporation of Thiruvanthapuram to make Kerala Rabies Free.”