Involvement of District Tuberculosis Officers: STDC Delhi encourages participation of District Tuberculosis officers (DTO) in conceptualization of research topics, implementation of research, training the project staff and monitoring the data collection. Inclusion of DTOs in the research team lays off any administrative issues related to data collection and absorption of research findings into practice.

Technical expertise from Medical College: STDC Delhi actively participates in approaching Medical College faculty for their technical expertise. Many research projects are planned in the form of thesis/ research work/dissertation as a part of the students’ medical programme curriculum. Having principal investigators or co-lead from the medical college adds value to the research topic and benefits the programme.

Supervision and Monitoring: Frequent supportive supervisory visits are conducted by STDC staff in the project area. The challenges in implementation are discussed and strategies are realigned, if necessary. The State OR committee regularly conducts mid-term review of the ongoing research studies.

Sustainable and resilient systems: STDC Delhi have worked around creating and sustaining institutional mechanisms that are not individual dependent. The processes for conducting an operational research at STDC Delhi has evolved and defined with time. It is elaborated in diagram below. Any operational research in the State is well informed to STDC and every activity is well coordinated with support from State TB Cell. The steps include collaboration with multiple stakeholders and their technical experts. Mechanisms to receive funds for research projects are well identified for smooth disbursement.