Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Wildlife Health at the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, has become the first laboratory in India to receive National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for wildlife forensics and veterinary testing.
The laboratory has been accredited under the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which specifies the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The accreditation, issued on July 3, 2026, is valid until July 2, 2030.
According to the certificate issued by NABL, the accreditation has been granted to the Centre for Wildlife Health in the field of testing. The laboratory operates under the OUAT.
The Chief Minister’s Office described the recognition as a proud moment for Odisha under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
In a post on X, it said the accreditation strengthens the state’s capacity in wildlife health surveillance, disease diagnostics and forensic support, reaffirming Odisha’s commitment to scientific excellence.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo too termed the recognition a landmark achievement for the state.
In a post on X, he said the accreditation strengthens Odisha’s capacity in wildlife health surveillance, diagnostics and forensic support while reaffirming the government’s commitment to scientific excellence and ecological stewardship.
The accreditation marks a significant milestone for the Centre for Wildlife Health and makes Odisha home to the country’s first NABL-accredited laboratory for wildlife forensics and veterinary testing. It also strengthens the state’s capacity in wildlife health surveillance, disease diagnostics, and forensic support.
