National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP

CHAPTER 4
Detailed Project Description
The project would support NVBDCP to implement evidence based
interventions for control of malaria and elimination of Kala-azar covering
districts with highest burden of these diseases in a phased manner. Support
for strategic planning and institutional development will also be provided to
endemic districts and states in evolving programs relevant to their needs
and implementing them effectively. There will be special emphasis on
strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of
innovations to improve service delivery.
The project will be implemented over a five-year period, from 2008/09 to
2012/13, a large portion of which coincides with the 11th Plan period
(2007/08 to 2011/12). The broad outlines of the project were drawn in a
document produced by the Directorate of VBDCP, the “Draft Concept Note
for the Proposed Enhanced Vector-Borne Disease Control Program, 2005-
2010”, which evolved through a consultative process led by the Directorate
and with active participation from the States, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), civil society, the World Bank, WHO, GFATM, and
other Development Partners currently supporting the control of vectorborne
diseases in the country. The main program characteristics envisaged
by the NVBDCP are:
The program will use evidence-based national policies and strategies for
prevention and control of vector borne diseases.
The States and districts will be given adequate flexibility to plan and
implement the national policies and strategies as per their specific
needs, environmental and social conditions and capacities.
Central budget allocations will be based on state plans (which in turn are
based on district plans) and not just population-based norms.
There will be a stronger focus on program performance. Every state plan
will be driven by a clear log frame that links outcomes and outputs to
program inputs and processes. States will ensure similar emphasis in
their district plans.
State plans will prioritize high-burden areas while maintaining vigil in
low and non- endemic areas, and will ensure better harmonization of
surveillance and service delivery with other initiatives supported under
NRHM such as the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP).
High priority will be given to strengthening program management at
state and district levels and supportive supervision at sub-district level.
The State Departments of Health and Family Welfare, in addition to
implementing national policies and strategies for prevention and control
of vector-borne disease, will partner with other departments or
NGOs/private sector to improve access and quality of care.
The state NVBDCP will play a greater role and assume the responsibility
of oversight to seek uniformity in the application of best practices by
NGOs and other private health care providers.
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