The NIP is our framework – addressing core issues in policy deployment for chemicals management in general and POPs in particular; and providing short-term actions to build our capability to formulate, enforce, and monitor effective systems in protecting the health and the environment. It tackles the interlinked economic, demographic, environmental, scientific and technological, cultural, and political challenges faced by our country in enforcing our environmental rules and regulations. Unquestionably, the tasks are daunting. BUT with the fierce commitment from all stakeholders, I believe we