Question : INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

(a) whether Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has developed a new Rabies Vaccine which was tested on plants as reported in Jansatta dated April, 13, 2008;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether such alternatives to test medicines/vaccines will also develop for other medicines/vaccines in the country; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)

(a) to (d): No new rabies vaccine has been developed and tested on plants.