Gandhinagar, July 5 -- Gujarat has taken a major step towards developing its own region-specific anti-snake venom, with the state's Dharampur-based Snake Research Institute (SRI) handing over lyophilised (freeze-dried) venom of the four major venomous snake species found in Gujarat to a licensed anti-venom manufacturer.

According to a press release issued by the Gujarat CMO, the development is expected to significantly strengthen snakebite treatment in the state and contribute to India's national goal of reducing snakebite deaths by 50 per cent by 2030.

"Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is committed to developing its own region-specific anti-venom to reduce snakebite-related deaths in the state. The Snake ...