**5. Conclusion**

As mentioned it is evident that there are needs of innovations in containing VBDs in India. In the present situation, there are many opportunities in India that must be put into actions to find solutions in containing VBDs. It is not at all good that two diseases LF and KA have failed to keep their elimination targets. That means there were some serious lapses in planning the elimination concept. The new target to eliminate both these diseases has been earmarked to 2020 and 2021, respectively. But the current situations do not seem to achieve this goal [55, 56]. However, renewed efforts should be made to fulfill the goal. On the other hand, dengue and other VBDs are posing a serious threat to the public health professionals. It has been observed that most of the VBDs are linked to epizootic environment. Hence, organized and organic farming should be given priority to reduce the man and vector contact. There are many government programs aiming to uplifting of general improvement of social status of the community. This will surely impact on the VBDs. Hence, it is the duty of all to accelerate the implementation of all programs related to VBDs and make India free from all Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
