AASC-UNICEF Partnership
Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC) in partnership with UNICEF has launched a state-wide sensitization program on pulse Polio immunization. The main purpose is to social mobilization to make Assam Polio free within the shortest possible time. Mr. Jude Henriques and Ms. Seema from UNICEF's Calcutta office held detailed discussion with Mr. B. R. Samal, Director, AASC to identify the key strategies and interventions for the program and the following activities were agreed to.
| Polio and RI programme communication activities August 2004 to July 2005 | ||||||
| Activties | Level | Per unit cost | Number | Months/ Frequency | Total cost | |
| A | AASC | State | ||||
| 1 | AASC Cell (1 year) | |||||
| Salary of coordinator | 20,000 | 1 | 12 | 240,000 | ||
| Salary of Research officer | 15,000 | 1 | 12 | 180,000 | ||
| Salary of Office Asst | 8,000 | 1 | 12 | 96,000 | ||
| Telephone for coordinator | 500 | 1 | 9 | 4,500 | ||
| Cell phone support for key staff | 500 | 2 | 9 | 9,000 | ||
| Mobility for AASC staff | 10,000 | 1 | 9 | 90,000 | ||
| Stationery | 1,000 | 1 | 9 | 9,000 | ||
| Postage/courrier charges | 1,000 | 1 | 9 | 9,000 | ||
| GIS support for maps | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 | ||
| 2 | Preparation of IEC materials | |||||
| Video spots (CM, Ministers ) | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 | ||
| Video spots (Assam influential personalities...) | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 | ||
| Workshops for preparation of audio songs on polio (6 local cultural) | 15,000 | 6 | 1 | 90,000 | ||
| Professional recording of audio songs | 25,000 | 6 | 1 | 150,000 | ||
| Development and production of IEC materials in 5 local languages (Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, English, Hindi) x 6 types of materials @ Rs 15,000 each | 15,000 | 6 | 5 | 450,000 | ||
| 3 | Workshops/Visits | |||||
| State level workshops | 100,000 | 2 | 1 | 200,000 | ||
| State level meetings | 15,000 | 3 | 1 | 45,000 | ||
| State level review meetings | 50,000 | 2 | 1 | 100,000 | ||
| Documentation | 50,000 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 | ||
| Newsletter | 3 | 5,000 | 6 | 90,000 | ||
| Exposure Visits | 10,000 | 36 | 1 | 360,000 | ||
| Mobility support for probationer/students | 50,000 | |||||
| B | Priority Districts (12 districts) | |||||
| B 1 | District level cell | |||||
| Hon to district staff | 2,000 | 12 | 6 | 144,000 | ||
| Stationery | 1,000 | 12 | 6 | 72,000 | ||
| Mobility | 1,000 | 12 | 6 | 72,000 | ||
| telephone/postage | 500 | 12 | 6 | 36,000 | ||
| newsletter | 2,000 | 12 | 3 | 72,000 | ||
| Cell for coordinator | 500 | 12 | 6 | 36,000 | ||
| Development and updation of polio website district level | 5,000 | 12 | 1 | 60,000 | ||
| B 2 | District workshops | District | ||||
| District level sensitisation workshops (60 persons x Rs 145 (Rs 50 for luch, tea + Rs 80 TA + 15 stationery) + 1000 for mike/battery + 300 misc) = Rs 10,000 | 10,000 | 12 | 2 | 240,000 | ||
| District level planning/review meetings | 5,000 | 12 | 2 | 120,000 | ||
| Mobility | 3,000 | 12 | 5 | 180,000 | ||
| B 3 | Block level workshops (120 blocks) | Block | ||||
| Block level sensitisation workshops (40 persons x Rs 95 (Rs 40 for lunch, tea + Rs 40 TA + 15 stationery) + 600 for mike/battery + 100 misc) = Rs 4500 | 4,500 | 120 | 2 | 1,080,000 | ||
| Block level planning/review meetings | 1,500 | 120 | 2 | 360,000 | ||
| Mobility/fuel charges/travel costs | 1,000 | 120 | 5 | 600,000 | ||
| C | Other Districts (15 districts) | |||||
| C 1 | District level cell | |||||
| Hon to district staff | 2,000 | 15 | 6 | 180,000 | ||
| Stationery | 1,000 | 15 | 6 | 90,000 | ||
| Mobility | 1,000 | 15 | 6 | 90,000 | ||
| telephone/postage | 500 | 15 | 6 | 45,000 | ||
| newsletter | 2,000 | 15 | 3 | 90,000 | ||
| Cell for coordinator | 500 | 15 | 6 | 45,000 | ||
| Development and updation of polio website district level | 5,000 | 15 | 1 | 75,000 | ||
| C 2 | District workshops | District | ||||
| District level sensitisation workshops (60 persons x Rs 145 (Rs 50 for luch, tea + Rs 80 TA + 15 stationery) + 1000 for mike/battery + 300 misc) = Rs 10,000 | 10,000 | 15 | 2 | 300,000 | ||
| District level planning/review meetings | 5,000 | 15 | 1 | 75,000 | ||
| Mobility/POL | 3,000 | 15 | 4 | 180,000 | ||
| C 3 | Block level workshops (100 blocks) | Block | ||||
| Block level sensitisation workshops (40 persons x Rs 95 (Rs 40 for lunch, tea + Rs 40 TA + 15 stationery) + 600 for mike/battery + 100 misc) = Rs 4500 | 4,500 | 100 | 2 | 900,000 | ||
| Block level planning/review meetings | 1,500 | 100 | 2 | 300,000 | ||
| Mobility/fuel charges/travel costs | 1,000 | 100 | 5 | 500,000 | ||
| Total | 8,314,500 | |||||
As part of the interventions identified, a state level sensitization workshop for social mobilization for Polio eradication will be held in AASC, Guwahati on 30th October 2004. District key functionaries--Nehru Yuva Kendra coordinator, ICDS project Officers, Addl. CM&HO, Secretaries of Literacy Campaigns, prominent NGO representatives--will attend the workshop.
AGENDA: 30th Oct 2004, AASC, Khanapara, Guwahati
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9.30 hours |
Registration |
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10.00 10.45 |
Inaugural Session |
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Lighting the Lamp |
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Directors Remarks |
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Chief Guests Remarks |
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Presidents Remarks |
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10.45 11.15 |
Tea Break |
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11.15 12.15 |
Technical Session on Polio |
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Polio Eradication in Assam SMO, WHO-NPSP |
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Issues in Polio Eradication Director, Health & Family Welfare, GoA |
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Strengthening the Services for Polio & RI in Assam UNICEF |
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12.15 13.15 |
Session on Social Mobilization |
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Role of District Administration in Polio Eradication UNICEF |
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Social Mobilization with Secondary Education Directorate of Secondary Education, GoA |
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Proposed Project Highlights AASC |
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13.15 14.00 |
Lunch Break |
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14.00 15.00 |
Interactive Session |
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Discussion and Question-Answer Session |
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Suggestions for Programme Communication Activities (social mobilization, community dialogue, IPC) and IEC Materials for Polio NIDs |
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Discuss Agenda for Activities in 12 Focus Districts for November Round of IPPI |
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Discuss Agenda for Activities in remaining 15 Districts |
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Linkages with Health Department, Panchayats and NGOs |
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15.00 16.00 |
Finalization of District Action Plans |
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16.00 16.30 |
Valedictory Function |
Check List & Timelines for AASC State Level Workshop
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Activity |
Person Responsible |
To be completed / finalized by |
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Finalize workshop date |
Discussed with AASC on 7/10 and finalized for 30th Oct 2004 |
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Finalize venue |
AASC |
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Prepare list of participants / invitees |
To discuss and finalize with AASC on 12/10 |
UNICEF / AASC |
12/10 |
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Dispatch / fax invites & letter |
To discuss with AASC on 12/10 and prepare draft letters |
UNICEF / AASC |
18/10
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Prepare workshop agenda |
Prepared. To finalize with AASC on 12/10 |
UNICEF / AASC |
12/10 |
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Prepare background / briefing note on purpose of the workshop for participants |
To prepare a draft & discuss with AASC on 12/10 |
UNICEF / AASC |
15/10 |
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Prepare presentations : a) Role of District Administration in Polio Eradication UNICEF b) Social Mobilization with Secondary Education Directorate of Secondary Education, GoA c) Proposed Project Highlights AASC |
To email (a) to Jude on 12/10
To prepare and discuss (b) with AASC on 12/10 To prepare and discuss (c) with AASC on 12/10 |
UNICEF |
20/10 |
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Revise IEC material and prepare prototypes |
a) Collect soft copy from Sec Education on 11/10 b) Discuss sections for revision and edit text and layout as required on 12/10 |
UNICEF
UNICEF / AASC |
15/10 |
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Photocopy revised IEC material for State Workshop |
150 sets |
AASC |
20/10 |
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Collect presentation handouts from UNICEF, WHO, Directorate Health & photocopy |
150 sets
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AASC |
25/10 |
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Provide UNICEF documents for State Workshop to AASC |
100 sets of · UNICEF State of World Children Report 2004 · SPO Assam · Facts for Life Assamese / English |
UNICEF |
20/10 |
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Contents
of the Folder for Participants (100 sets)
· Agenda
· Background / briefing note on purpose of the workshop
· Handouts of presentation slides
· One set of IEC material
· UNICEF State of World Children Report 2004
· SPO Assam
· Facts for Life Assamese
n Workshop Material
· Banner
· Laptop / computer
· LCD
· Screen
· White boards
· Flip charts
· Markers
· Plastic folders
· Writing pad
· Pen / pencil
n Other Arrangements
· Workshop refreshments
· Documentation / photography
n Other Discussion Points
· List of priority districts
· Exposure visit dates
· District workshop dates, agenda, participants, resource persons, presentations, material for folder for participants
n Copy for banner
Sensitization Workshop for Social Mobilization
for Strengthening Routine Immunization and Polio Eradication in the State of Assam
Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati
Venue : Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati
Saturday 30 October 2004
Project Highlights
A. Objective
B. Expected outcomes
C. Strategy & approach (multi sectoral, phasing out)
D. Interventions
Polio cell at AASC
State level workshop
Exposure visits
Polio cell at district level
District level workshops
Block level workshops
E. Polio Cell at AASC
· Composition
· Role & responsibility
· Interventions & activities [Website, Newsletter, IEC material (video, audio, print), Documentation of successful interventions / case studies]
F. State Level Workshop
G. Exposure Visits
H. Polio Cell at district level
· Composition
· Role & responsibility
· Interventions & activities
I. District level workshops
· Purpose
· Participants
· District workshop dates in priority districts
J. Block level workshops
· Purpose
· Participants
K. AASC Contribution
· Time of the Director and other senior professional staff
· Room for Polio cell
· Web page on AASC website & district websites of NIC
· A session on Polio and RI in all its training programme
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS / INVITEES
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Health Minister |
Dr Bhumidhar Barman |
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Commissioner Health |
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Commissioner Education |
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Commissioner Rural Development |
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Deputy Commissioners (27 districts) |
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Assistant Deputy Commissioners (27 districts) |
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Chairpersons Zila Parishads (27 districts) |
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Joint Directors Health (27 districts) |
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Additional Chief Medical & Health Officers (27 districts) |
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District Coordinators NYK, ICDS, TLC (27 districts) |
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Director Health & FW |
Dr Motilal Nunisa |
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Director Secondary Education |
Mr B K Das |
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Deputy Director / State Nodal Officer Secondary Education |
Mr N K Bhagawati |
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State Surveillance Officer, National Polio Surveillance Programme, WHO |
Dr Arup Deka |
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Rotary International |
Mr Prabhat Kedia |
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WIRELESS MESSAGE OF DIRECTOR, AASC TO ALL DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS
To : ALL DepComs
FROM : DIRECTOR, AASC
MEMO NO : AASC/(T/C)/33/2004 OCTOBER 13, 2004
to strengthen routine immunization and increase coverage of polio immunization through intensive social mobilization and advocacy initiatives with special emphasis to make the upcoming IPPI (intensified pulse polio immunization) on 21st november 2004 successful (,) Assam Administrative staff college with support from UNICEF is organizing a workshop at 9.00am on 30 October 2004 at its khanapara campus. community mobilization thru intensive kalajatra has been indentified as one of the strategies for this round. please depute the following team from your district: nehru yuva kendra co-ordinator, ICDS project officers, TLC secretry, addl. cm&Ho (polio), executive magistrate (i/c polio), zilla parishad president, one reputed ngo representative. Actual BUS-fare, da as admissible under rules, fooding, etc shall be borne from this end. each team from the district should meet under the chairmanship of DC and bring an action plan to make the ippi a success in their district. fund will be released thru the team after the workshop for intesive kalajatra and monitoring thereafter. Depcoms are also invited to the workshop.
Copy:
1.All Deputy Commissioners
2.All Zilla Parishad Presidents
3.All TLC Secretaries
4.All ICDS project Officers
5.All NYK co-ordinators
6.All Addl. CM & HO/ Joint director, Health
