What National Institute of Communicable Diseases does

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), formerly the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), is a Government of India institution established in 1909 as the Central Malaria Bureau at Kasauli and headquartered at 22 Shamnath Marg, Delhi, with eight geographically distributed branches across Alwar, Bengaluru, Coonoor, Kozhikode, Jagdalpur, Patna, Rajahmundry, and Varanasi (plus upcoming Mangalagiri and Raipur branches). It operates under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, as the national nodal agency for communicable disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, referral diagnostics for 25+ pathogens, and field epidemiology training, with a total workforce of approximately 350 at headquarters plus 81 at branches.

NCDC's core products and services are organized around three pillars: (a) disease surveillance and response — the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) portal, Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), a 24x7 Disease Monitoring Cell, and field outbreak investigation; (b) national disease control programmes — AMR Containment, National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP), Programme for Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis (PPCL), National One Health Programme for Zoonoses (NOHP-PCZ), National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), National Programme for Snakebite Envenoming (NPSE), Yaws Eradication (YEP), and Guinea Worm Eradication (GWEP); and (c) training and knowledge dissemination — the India Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Programme with US CDC, MPH (Field Epidemiology) affiliated with GGSIPU, Regional FETP for South East Asia Region countries, the CD Alert monthly newsletter (75 issues since 1997), and the NCDC quarterly Newsletter. Technical differentiators include proprietary diagnostic media (NICD Medium, Bhatia Media), DNA fingerprinting for 25 pathogens, BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratory facilities, and an international patent for the bio-control agent Chilodonella uncinata.

NCDC is a non-commercial, government-funded entity with a single revenue stream — annual budget allocation from the Government of India (Rs. 233.04 crores, approximately USD 35 million, disclosed for FY 2017-18 including upgradation funds). All services — outbreak response, referral diagnostics, training, quality control of vaccines and insecticides, and IEC material dissemination — are provided free of charge to government health departments, medical colleges, primary health centres, and citizens. There are no paying private-sector customers and no commercial revenue model; consequently, growth and expansion are wholly dependent on MoHFW funding cycles and the scope of national health programme priorities.

Name

National Institute of Communicable Diseases

Legal name

National Centre for Disease Control

Website

https://ncdc.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is a Government of India institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare providing national-level communicable disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, referral diagnostics for 25+ pathogens, field epidemiology training, and coordination of multiple national disease control programmes across India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Health Disease Control Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

National Public Health Reference Laboratories (HLAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE), Workforce Training, Credentialing & Clinical Protocols for Vaccination (HLAJAHAL)

Keywords

• Disease surveillance programs
• Public health training
• Epidemiological research services
• Communicable disease control
• Referral diagnostic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Funded by Government of India through Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Budget allocated was Rs. 233.04 crores (approx. USD 35 million) for financial year 2017-18 including upgradation.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NCDC operates as a national centre of excellence under India's Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, delivering disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, referral diagnostic services for 25+ pathogens, and trained manpower development for communicable disease control. It manages national health programmes (IDSP, AMR Containment, NRCP, PPCL, NOHP-PCZ) and runs training programmes including the India EIS Programme, MPH (Field Epidemiology), and Regional FETP. The institute serves as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Rabies epidemiology and Field Epidemiology Training.

Product overview

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is a government institute functioning as a national centre of excellence for control of communicable diseases under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Rather than a commercial product company, NCDC provides public health services through disease surveillance programmes, training initiatives, and referral diagnostic services. Its core offerings include the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Programme, and various national health programmes (AMR Containment, Rabies Control, Leptospirosis Prevention, Climate Change & Human Health, Snakebite Envenoming). The institute also publishes the CD Alert newsletter and NCDC Newsletter for knowledge dissemination, and provides referral diagnostic services for communicable diseases. Training products include the two-year MPH (Field Epidemiology) course and Regional FETP programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CD Alert Newsletter Monthly technical newsletter of NCDC disseminating information on various aspects of communicable diseases to the medical fraternity and health administrators across India, including Directorates of Health Services, Districts, Primary Health Centres, and Medical Colleges.
• India Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Programme Two-year hands-on training programme in epidemiological service for public health professionals, conducted in collaboration with US CDC. Trainees engage in outbreak investigation, epidemiological studies, surveillance data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) National web-based surveillance system for tracking and monitoring disease outbreaks in real-time across India, with linkages to the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), connecting all districts for disease surveillance.
• Master in Public Health (Field Epidemiology) Course Two-year Master in Public Health (Field Epidemiology) course affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, with 20 seats (2 earmarked for WHO-sponsored candidates). NCDC is recognized as an approved centre for guiding PhD students under the university.
• Regional Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) Three-month tailor-made regional training programme for middle and senior level health personnel from South East Asia Region countries to strengthen epidemiological skills.
• NCDC Newsletter Quarterly publication providing a forum for sharing information on outbreaks, programme updates, and public health events of importance.
• National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) National programme to prevent and control deaths due to rabies in humans, working towards the global target of Zero dog-mediated rabies by 2030. NCDC serves as WHO Collaborating Centre for Rabies epidemiology since 1985.
• National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses (NOHP-PCZ) Multi-sectoral programme for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases using the One Health approach, addressing inter-sectoral coordination across human, animal, and environmental health.
• Programme for Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis (PPCL) Programme implemented in 12 States and 2 UTs covering 181 districts to reduce morbidity and mortality due to leptospirosis through surveillance, laboratory strengthening, and awareness.
• Yaws Eradication Programme (YEP) Programme that successfully achieved yaws elimination in India (declared in September 2006) and eradication certification from WHO (May 2016).
• National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) Nodal programme addressing climate-sensitive illnesses through adaptation strategies covering heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, air pollution, extreme weather events, and climate-resilient healthcare, with integration to IHIP, IMD, NDMA, and CPCB systems.
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Containment Programme National coordination centre for AMR containment activities in India, providing leadership for the country's antimicrobial resistance strategy.
• National Programme for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NPSE) National programme for prevention and control of snakebite envenoming in India.
• Guinea Worm Eradication Programme (GWEP) Programme for eradication of guinea worm disease, successfully certified eradicated in India by WHO in 2000.
• Referral Diagnostic Services Referral diagnostic services for communicable diseases including viral (Poliomyelitis, Measles, Hepatitis, AIDS, Rabies, Arboviral infections), bacterial (Meningitis, Diphtheria, Cholera, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis), and parasitic diseases (Malaria, Kala-azar).
• Outbreak Investigation Services Field-based investigation and control recommendations for outbreaks of communicable diseases across India and neighboring countries, with a 24x7 Disease Monitoring Cell and rapid response capability.
• Quality Control of Biologicals and Insecticides Quality control services for vaccines (BCG, OPV) and diagnostic test kits, plus laboratory and field evaluation of insecticides for the Central Insecticide Board.
• Regional Training Programme on Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Four-week annual regional training programme designed to augment capacity for understanding disease dynamics in communities and intervention for prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India 2030 (NAPRE) National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India 2030 (NAPRE), jointly launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying on World Rabies Day in September 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• India declared Yaws free - last case reported October 2003, WHO certified May 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Collaboration for India Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Programme launched at NCDC in 2012. Programme focuses on hands-on training in epidemiological service for public health professionals. The India EIS programme transitioned to GoI PM-ABHIM in 2021.
• Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Pilot project for animal health component strategies in Haryana and Chennai (2014-2017) facilitated through Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005MoU signed in 2005 for MPH (Field Epidemiology) course affiliation. NCDC recognized as approved centre for guiding PhD students under the university.
• World Health Organization (WHO) - FETPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995NCDC designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Field Epidemiology Training Programme since 1995. Conducts Regional FETP for South East Asia Region countries.
• World Health Organization (WHO) - RabiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985NCDC designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Rabies epidemiology since 1985. Provides technical guidance and coordination for rabies control programs across South East Asia Region.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1952Collaborated with WHO and UNICEF during 1952-1964 mass campaigns against endemic treponematoses. Supported yaws control and other disease eradication programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA): UK successor to Public Health England that integrates reference laboratories, field epidemiology, and emergency response — directly comparable to NCDC across laboratory, surveillance, and training functions.
• Institut Pasteur: International research institute network with national reference lab functions, outbreak response, and epidemiology training — comparable to NCDC for its blend of biomedical research, reference diagnostics, and training mandate.
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): EU agency that operates as a regional disease surveillance, reference laboratory, and training hub across Europe — analogous to NCDC's role for India, with overlapping functions in outbreak response, AMR, and FETP-style training.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC): US federal agency and the global gold standard for national public health reference laboratories, outbreak investigation, and FETP training — directly comparable to NCDC in mandate and functions, with which NCDC has an active EIS partnership since 2012.
• Robert Koch Institute (RKI): Germany's federal public health institute combining disease surveillance, reference laboratory diagnostics, and epidemiological research — a Western European functional peer to NCDC.
• Public Health Agency of Canada: Canada's national public health agency with communicable disease surveillance, reference laboratory, and emergency response functions — directly comparable to NCDC's mandate at national scale.
• Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC): China's national public health institute with parallel functions in communicable disease surveillance, reference diagnostics, and field epidemiology training — a direct national-institute peer to NCDC in scope and mission.

Direct peers

• National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), India: ICMR-affiliated institute running India's other flagship FETP and field epidemiology training programmes — directly competes with NCDC's EIS and MPH (Field Epidemiology) programmes for trainees, faculty recognition, and donor funding.
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): India's apex biomedical research body, operating parallel national reference laboratories (including NIV Pune for virology) and coordinating outbreak research — the closest domestic peer competing for national reference-lab and AMR surveillance mandates.

Regional players

• Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC): Continental-level public health agency coordinating surveillance, reference testing, and workforce training across African Union member states — comparable to NCDC's role for India and its Regional FETP franchise for SEARO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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