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flag Gujarat sells region-specific snake venom to boost local antivenom and cut snakebite deaths.

flag Gujarat's Snake Research Institute has successfully auctioned region-specific snake venom from four deadly species, aiming to produce more effective antivenom tailored to local snakes. flag The high-quality, WHO-standard venom, extracted from 460 snakes at the institute, attracted strong bids, with prices exceeding base levels. flag The initiative supports India’s goal to cut snakebite deaths by half by 2030 and marks Gujarat’s advancement in regional antivenom development, following Tamil Nadu’s lead. flag The institute also trains medical professionals and snake rescuers, runs awareness campaigns, and plans a new campus with an ₹11.68 crore investment.

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