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ICAR-CIFRI and Block Livestock Development Office, ARD Deptt, Govt. West Bengal Jointly Organize Rabies Vaccination and Awareness Programme under BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026

6 ^th November, 2026
Barrackpore, Kolkata
As part of the observance of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026 (1–7 November), ICAR–Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore, organised a Rabies Awareness Programme under the theme “Adopt Healthy Lifestyles”, in alignment with the principles of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The programme aimed to sensitise participants to the importance of preventive healthcare, responsible behaviour towards animals, and community participation in promoting public health and well-being.

The initiative was undertaken in the broader context of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, which seeks to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable lifestyles through public outreach, citizen engagement, and action-oriented initiatives. With a focus on youth participation and community engagement, the programme highlighted the importance of integrating health awareness and responsible practices into everyday life. The awareness programme was conducted on 06.11.2026, under the leadership of Dr. A. K. Bera, HOD, AEB in collaboration with Block Livestock Development Office, Barrackpore II, ARD Deptt, Govt. West Bengal. Dr. Hemanta Das, BLDO, Dr. Suresh Chandra Majhi, VO, and Dr. Subhendu Saha, VO were present in this occasion. The session focused on creating awareness about rabies, its transmission, preventive measures, responsible animal care, and the importance of timely medical attention following potential exposure. Emphasis was also placed on responsible community behaviour, awareness of animal health, and the role of collective participation in preventing zoonotic diseases.

Stray dogs in and around ICAR-CIFRI campus were vaccinated by rabies vaccine by the team deputed by the BLDO office linking the awareness program. The programme reinforced the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and environmental well-being, highlighting the importance of a preventive and responsible approach towards healthy living. It also contributed to the broader objectives of Mission LiFE by encouraging informed individual choices and community-level action towards healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
Through this initiative, Dr. Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-CIFRI encouraged the audience and reaffirmed its commitment to public health awareness, community outreach, and the promotion of responsible lifestyle practices in keeping with the objectives of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026.