Correct option is A
Global Significance:
- This is the ninth such facility in the world and the first in Asia.
- Similar facilities exist in the USA, Europe, and Australia.
Advanced Research Capabilities:
- Equipped to handle Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) pathogens.
- One of India’s largest small animal research facilities, capable of housing approximately 75,000 mice and other animals like rats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
Ge-HuMic Facility:
- Alongside the pre-clinical network, the Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection (Ge-HuMic) Facility was also inaugurated.
- It serves as a microbial repository for research institutions, universities, and industries, enhancing collaborations in medical research.