National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of India: 2023 – 2027

The National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination in India (2023-2027) has been developed by National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC) with support of World Health Organization, Country Office (WCO) through an extensive consultative process including multiple technical workshops and high-level consultation meeting with multidisciplinary group of experts. The purpose of the document is to provide a roadmap for the progress towards malaria elimination aligned with the commitment of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in achieving the zero indigenous case of malaria in India by 2027.

The NSP 2023-2027 delineates the journey of malaria elimination while ensuring gender equity and human rights. 

Vision: A “Malaria Free India”.

Mission: Malaria elimination in India by 2030 aligned with the Global Technical Strategy 2016-30 and National Framework for Malaria Elimination 2016- 30.

Goal: To interrupt local transmission and achieve zero indigenous case through the country by 2027 and provide an enabling environment to prevent re-establishment of malaria.

Strategic approaches:

1. Strategic Approach 1: Transforming Malaria surveillance as a core intervention for malaria elimination 
2. Strategic Approach 2: Ensuring universal access to malaria diagnosis and treatment by enhancing and optimizing case management – “testing, treating and tracking”
3. Strategic Approach 3: Ensuring universal access to malaria prevention by enhancing and optimizing vector control
4. Strategic Approach 4: Accelerating efforts towards elimination and attainment of malaria- free status
5. Strategic Approach 5: Promoting research and innovation for malaria elimination and prevention of re-establishment of malaria transmission