National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP
National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP
National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP
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15.11.4 Application activities:<br />
Safe and environmentally sound application of insecticides (space spraying and<br />
IRS, impregnation of bed-nets, larviciding etc) can be achieved by intensive<br />
training of all the spray workers and handlers and by timely availability of<br />
protective gear. Equipment management is important and states have to<br />
review all spray equipment and protective gear before start of each spraying<br />
season and keep appropriate records. Close supervision of application<br />
activities is essential and district and PHC level officials should be provided<br />
adequate funds and training to ensure good practices are being followed.<br />
Manufacturers are stipulated to provide instructions for disposal of pesticide<br />
containers including plastic wrappings and one way of reducing wastage is by<br />
provision of appropriately sized packages for spraying and impregnation<br />
activities. It is also necessary to develop clear pictorial instructions to health<br />
and spray workers on use, applications, preparation of suspension and disposal<br />
of insecticides, insecticide treated materials, insecticide containers etc.<br />
15.11.5 Integrated Vector Management:<br />
The EMP Action <strong>Plan</strong> recommends that IVM activities will be piloted in 3<br />
districts (malaria and Kala azar) during first year of the project. The <strong>NVBDCP</strong><br />
will develop a phase-down plan for gradual decrease in DDT use and promotion<br />
of ITMN, biolarvicides and IGR compounds. This plan will be shared with the<br />
World Bank. Other activities include mapping of insecticide resistance status of<br />
malaria vectors through NIMR and training staff in effective IVM procedures.<br />
15.11.6 Waste Management:<br />
Since the Ministry of Health and Environment, through its various programs,<br />
has developed a number of detailed guidelines for implementation of sound<br />
infection control and waste management practices, which the <strong>NVBDCP</strong> can<br />
utilize effectively. <strong>NVBDCP</strong> shall replicate standard protocols for waste<br />
management during the first year of the project. This will be developed by the<br />
Consultant (Environment). The project will ensure that these protocols are<br />
disseminated to the states and training is provided to its field staff.<br />
15.11.7 Occupational Health and Safety:<br />
The EMP proposes that a <strong>National</strong> Surveillance Committee be constituted to<br />
review health and environmental impacts of vector control activities, which can<br />
review issues related to worker health and safety and recommend solutions<br />
which are applicable and feasible in Indian conditions. Such committees at<br />
national, state and district level will conduct periodic review on occupational<br />
health safety measures every year during malaria & other VBD transmission<br />
season. State and district has one such Task Force committee chaired by<br />
Secretary (health) at state level and District Collector at district level for<br />
observance of anti malaria month. The same members will monitor the safety<br />
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