🌍 NGOs/CBOs Selection under NACP 2026 – Implementing HIV Prevention and Care Projects Across India

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) has invited Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to participate in implementing targeted interventions and Link Worker Schemes (LWS) across States and Union Territories. These projects aim to strengthen HIV prevention, testing, and care services for high-risk and vulnerable populations through community-led initiatives.

🎯 Objective of the Programme – Empowering Communities for HIV Prevention

The initiative focuses on reducing risk and vulnerability among key populations such as Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM), Transgenders (TG), Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), Truckers, Migrants, and Prisoners. The goal is to promote safe practices, increase health-seeking behavior, and ensure access to essential HIV prevention and treatment services.

🧩 Major Components of Targeted Interventions under NACP

1️⃣ Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

  • Understanding and assessing individual and group behaviors that pose HIV risk.
  • Developing context-specific strategies through peer and professional counseling.
  • Creating an enabling environment to reinforce safe practices.
  • Using IEC materials to promote awareness and behavioral change.

2️⃣ Access to HIV Prevention, Testing, and Treatment Services

  • Providing STI treatment through project-based, outreach, and referral clinics.
  • Establishing Drop-In Centres (DICs) for IDUs, FSWs, MSMs, and TGs.
  • Ensuring availability of condoms, STI kits, needles, syringes, and lubricants.
  • Linking beneficiaries to ICTC, ART, OST, Detoxification, and TB programmes.
  • Advocating with stakeholders to create an enabling environment for service access.

📋 Expected Deliverables from NGOs/CBOs

  • Maintain full-time staff and deliver services as per the Terms of Reference (TOR).
  • Provide regular HIV prevention and testing services to designated target groups.
  • Ensure proper record-keeping and reporting to SACS/TSU/NACO.
  • Support programmatic mapping, population size estimation, and HIV surveillance.
  • Extend services to spouses/partners of HRGs and conduct index testing for PLHIV.
  • Promote advocacy and networking with local stakeholders for social protection schemes.

⚖️ Conflict of Interest Guidelines

Organizations must avoid any professional or personal activities that conflict with the objectives of the project. They should disclose potential conflicts to SACS/NACO and ensure no close business or family relationships exist with officials involved in the selection or supervision process.

📑 Expression of Interest (EoI) – Required Information and Documents

Interested NGOs/CBOs must submit detailed organizational information, including:

  • Legal registration details and governing board composition.
  • Annual audited statements for the last 3 years.
  • List of current programmes and geographical areas of operation.
  • Experience in health, HIV, TB, RCH, or community development projects.
  • Affidavits confirming non-involvement in corrupt practices or conflicts of interest.
  • Copies of PAN, NITI Aayog registration, ITR, and 12A/80G certificates.

📊 Preliminary Screening and Selection Criteria

Applications will be screened by the Joint Appraisal Committee (JAC) of SACS based on essential criteria such as:

  • Valid registration under the Societies Registration Act, Charitable and Religion Act, or Indian Trust Act.
  • Submission of audited financial statements and activity reports.
  • Presence of a governing board with verifiable contact details.
  • Affidavit confirming no blacklisting or conflict of interest.
  • Resolution authorizing submission of EoI to SACS.

📅 Project Timeline and Implementation Period

According to the official notice, the project titled “NGOs/CBOs Selection to Implement Interventions/Projects in States/UTs under NACP” will run from 03 September 2026 to 02 September 2027. The official document can be accessed through the respective SACS portal.

🌟 Why This Initiative Is Important

This selection process empowers community organizations to play a direct role in India’s fight against HIV/AIDS. By integrating prevention, testing, and care services at the grassroots level, the programme strengthens public health infrastructure and promotes inclusive, community-driven solutions.

📢 Final Words – A Step Toward Health Equity

The NACP NGO/CBO selection process represents a vital opportunity for organizations committed to social welfare and public health. By participating, NGOs and CBOs can contribute to reducing HIV transmission, supporting affected communities, and building a healthier, more informed society.

For official details and submission guidelines, visit the State AIDS Control Society (SACS) website or the NACO portal – https://www.naco.gov.in/.