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India’s Preparedness against Bioterrorism:Biodefence Strategies and Policy Measures

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Bioterrorism is a realistic threat to the security and well-being of all countries. Significant legal and biodefence measures must be taken to prevent the production and use of deadly biological… Click to show full abstract

Bioterrorism is a realistic threat to the security and well-being of all countries. Significant legal and biodefence measures must be taken to prevent the production and use of deadly biological weapons. Previous bioterror incidences, dense population and congenial climatic conditions of India, make it vulnerable to bioterrorism threats. This review provides a comprehensive picture of the potential biothreats to the country, the existing laws and policies to counteract such incidences with a strong need for their implementation, and biodefence strategies for preparedness and protection, to make India a bioterror free nation.

Keywords: india preparedness; biodefence strategies; biodefence; bioterrorism; bioterrorism biodefence; preparedness bioterrorism

Journal Title: Current Science
Year Published: 2017

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