National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

The NVBDCP is an umbrella programme for prevention and control of VBDs namely Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), Dengue, Chikungunya, Kala-azar and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). Out of these six diseases, three diseases namely Kala-azar, LF and Malaria are targeted for elimination.

• The States/UTs are responsible for implementation of programme, whereas the Directorate of NVBDCP, Delhi provides technical assistance, policies and assistance to States/UTs in the form of cash and commodities, as per approved norms. Malaria, Filaria, JE, Dengue and Chikungunya are transmitted by mosquitoes whereas Kala-azar is transmitted by sand-flies.