In its heat-killed form, it acts by sprucing up the body’s immunity.
It has received approval as a leprosy vaccine from the Indian drug regulator, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Apart from leprosy, it is also being tried as a vaccine against bladder cancer, warts, lung cancer and TB.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India.
The CWS is the only place in Kerala where star tortoises are known to occur in the wild.
It has recently succeeded in its attempt to rehabilitate Indian star tortoises seized from smugglers.
According to IUCN, Indian star tortoise is vulnerable.
CWS is the only rehabilitation centre for star tortoises in the country.
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
ICSSR is the apex body for promoting research in social sciences.
It was established in 1969 as an autonomous body under Government of India with their office in New Delhi.
Among the BRICS nation India spends minimum on social science research among which majority goes to ICSSR.
