The Fourth Phase of National AIDS Control Programme (NACP IV) proposes the Employer Led Model to enhance coverage of vulnerable informal workers linked with Industries using existing structures and systems of the industries. These are HIV interventions subsumed within the existing services provided by the employer benefiting both formal and informal workers of the industry. These are fully funded and managed by the employer whereas the technical and quality assurance support is provided by the National Program.

To help prospective employers implement a comprehensive program on HIV/ AIDS prevention and care, by integrating awareness, service delivery with existing systems, structures and resources, within their business agenda.

Objectives

1. Increase awareness and access to HIV/AIDS prevention, care services for informal workers

2. To create an enabling environment, by reducing stigma and discrimination, against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)

3. To encourage and help prospective employers integrate and sustain the HIV/AIDS intervention programme within existing

systems and structures

Components of ELM

Employers in the context of unorganized sector: Within the unorganized sector, employers and stakeholders will differ, depending on the nature of the industry. For the purpose of ELM, it is envisaged to leverage existing systems and structures of industry to ensure sustainability. Hence in the context of the unorganized sector, the employer will be the key stakeholder from where the systems and structures will be leveraged. For instance, industry associations, federations, societies, cooperatives, contractor/subcontractor systems and owners of unorganized sector units.