Performance Audit of of National Institute of Malaria Research

Abstract

Malaria Research Centre (MRC), one of the permanent institutes of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was established in 1977 and was renamed as National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) in November 2005. The primary task of NIMR is to find short term as well as long term solutions and support the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Ministry) for control of malaria through basic, applied and operational field research. This performance audit covering the period from 2001-02 to 2005-06 was undertaken (by the CAG of India) to review the outcome of activities of National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) in the areas of project planning, implementation, monitoring, technology development and transfer, impact assessment and follow up action. The activities of mosquito fauna surveys, utilisation of malaria parasite bank, imparting trainings, organising health camps, exhibitions and meetings with the community were also reviewed. For the sake of completeness, periods prior to 2001-02 were also covered wherever pertinent and relevant.