DBCS_PPP_Case_Study , public private partnership

PPP

1. Public-Private Partnership in District Blindness Control Society (DBCS) A Case Study on Collaboration for Blindness Control Presented by: [Your Name] Affiliation: [Your Institution]

2. Introduction • NPCB launched in 1976 to reduce blindness prevalence to 0.3% • DBCS formed in 1994-95 for decentralized implementation • PPP enhances service delivery

3. Need for the PPP in DBCS • Government resources alone are insufficient • PPP ensures: - Expanded service coverage - Better quality of care - Enhanced funding & resource mobilization - Increased efficiency

4. Stakeholders Involved • Government: Ministry of Health, NPCB, District Authorities • Private Sector: NGOs, charitable hospitals, corporate healthcare • Community: Local self-governments, social workers • International: WHO, Sight Savers, Orbis International

5. Preamble • NPCB launched in 1976 to reduce blindness prevalence • DBCS decentralized in 1994-95 for better implementation • PPP model integrates private & NGO partners

6. Functions • Planning and implementing blindness control programs • Organizing screening camps and training healthcare professionals • Procuring and distributing essential medicines and equipment • Collaborating with NGOs for service delivery

7. Composition • Chairperson: District Collector/Magistrate • Vice-chairperson: CMHO • Member Secretary: District Programme Manager • Technical Advisor: Chief Ophthalmic Surgeon • Other Members: Health officials, NGOs, education officers

8. Grant-in-Aid • Funds released by Govt. of India through State Blindness Control Society • Utilization for: - Honorarium for staff - Equipment, training, IEC activities, free spectacles - Financial support for cataract surgeries

9. Procurement • Managed by Procurement Committee • Items procured: Medicines, surgical instruments, IEC materials • Quality-based selection, preference for government rate contracts

10. Financial Management • Funds in nationalized banks • Double-entry accounting system • Audits by Chartered Accountants • Quarterly reports to State Blindness Control Society

11. Monitoring & Quality Control • Random checks & follow-ups • Cataract surgery records maintained • Quality assurance: Pre & post-op checks, outcome assessment

12. Scheme for Blind Schools • Objective: Identify and treat curable blindness in children • Activities: - Annual eye check-ups - Referrals for specialized treatment - Provision of low-vision aids & rehab support

13. Conclusion • PPP in DBCS has improved blindness control efforts • Enhances access, quality & efficiency • Strengthening collaboration between Govt., NGOs & private sector is key

14. References • Govt. of India Guidelines on DBCS • NPCB official documents • Reports from NGOs and private partners