16/09/2026
IEC Campaign Activity
Name of Activity: HIV/AIDS Awareness Session
Venue: ZP School,Tisgaon Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Target Group: School Students and Teachers
Total Participants: 80
Implementing Organization: Marathwada Gramin Vikas Sanstha (MGVS), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Project: Link Worker Scheme (LWS)
Implemented Under: District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Supported by: Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society (MSACS)
1. Objective
An awareness session on HIV/AIDS, its transmission, prevention, testing, treatment, and stigma and discrimination was conducted among students and teachers to promote accurate knowledge and healthy preventive practices.
2. Session Details
The session was conducted by Marathwada Gramin Vikas Sanstha (MGVS), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, under the Link Worker Scheme (LWS) project, in coordination with DAPCU ,
The session focused on creating awareness about HIV/AIDS and addressing common myths and misconceptions among students and teachers.
3. Key Topics Covered
• Basic information about HIV and AIDS.
• Modes of HIV transmission and non-transmission.
• HIV prevention and risk-reduction measures.
• Importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis.
• Treatment and care available for people living with HIV.
• Myths and misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS.
• Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.
• Importance of a supportive and stigma-free environment for people living with HIV.
• Role of students and teachers in sharing correct HIV/AIDS information.
4. Participation
A total of 80 students and teachers actively participated in the awareness programme. The participants showed keen interest and actively engaged in the interactive discussion and question-and-answer session.
5. Methodology
The session was conducted through an interactive awareness presentation, discussion, question-and-answer session, and clarification of myths and misconceptions related to HIV/AIDS.