National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP

15.11.2 Procurement:
Insecticide procurement is highly specialized and complex due to time-lag of
delivery between production and usage. While the NVDCP will utilize the
services of UNOPS as a procurement agent, the real challenge still remains in
effective implementation of the program on the ground ensuring that quality
services reach the most needy populations in time and appropriate pesticide
management practices are followed. The EMP recommends a number of
activities such as modification of specifications /contracts with insecticide
producers to include guidelines for pesticide application and disposal of used
bags/containers, measures for quality control and adequate labeling of
products, including translation in local language of destination. The
manufacturers should include instruction leaflets in local languages before
dispatching the goods to destination. Pre and post dispatch certification is
necessary for all insecticide based products. Materials and quality of packaging
by insecticide manufacturers shall be reviewed periodically by NVBDCP to
ensure efficacy, shelf-life, human and environmental safety and manufacturers
should provide independent certification of chemical and physical analysis,
product and formulation acceptability to NVBDCP. The NVBDCP will ensure that
insecticide producers may provide protective gear along with their products.
15.11.3 Storage and transport:
Due to poor storage and conditions currently existing in the states, the EMP
recommends that funds be allocated from the program for construction and/or
up-gradation of appropriate storage areas for district HQ and PHC facilities.
Training needs to be provided in proper stacking and utilization is essential for
minimizing damages, leakages and accumulation of stocks.
Safe transportation of insecticides requires trained drivers, well-labelled
vehicles, checking of quality of packaging and pesticide load during transit and
at point of delivery. The NVBDCP shall ensure that DDT packaging from gunny
bags may be replaced with fibre-board drums to reduce ruptures, spills and
also loss of efficacy during storage. Licensing of insecticide manufacturers,
distributors, retailers, and pest control operators is an important aspect of
pesticide management. Annual procurement and distribution cycles between
states and the Directorate need to be synchronized to allow timely delivery and
usage prevent stockpiling. States will also provide information on amount of
stockpiled insecticides in larger storage areas particularly at district and PHC
levels. A systematic tracking system of volumes of insecticide from factory to
point of delivery needs to be established by the manufacturers, along with a
system for reporting spills and leakages during transit. NVBDCP will include this
requirement in their contracts to be monitored by the consignee state
governments.
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