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