HIV/AIDS Awareness Talk at Mata Sundri College for Women
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Date:
18 Sep 2026 01:30 PM 18 Sep 2026 02:30 PM
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Venue:
Mata Gujri Hall
The NSS Unit “Parivartan” of Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi, proposes to organise an HIV/AIDS Awareness Talk in collaboration with the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS), Government of Delhi, as part of its regular youth awareness and community outreach initiatives.
The programme aims to sensitise students and NSS volunteers about HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission, testing, treatment, myths and misconceptions, while promoting awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. The session will also encourage young people to become responsible ambassadors of health awareness in their communities.
Ms. Mamata Mehra, Assistant Director (GIPA) & In-charge of Youth Affairs, Delhi State AIDS Control Society, Government of Delhi, has been invited as the Resource Person to interact with students and share valuable insights and guidance on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
The initiative reflects the commitment of NSS Unit “Parivartan” towards promoting informed, responsible and socially conscious youth participation in public health awareness.
Event Report
SUMMARY The HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme, organised by the NSS Unit “Parivartan” of Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi, on 18 September 2026, successfully sensitised students about HIV prevention, early testing, treatment and the need to end stigma and discrimination. The session by Ms. Mamta Mehra, Assistant Director (GIPA) & In-charge, Youth Affairs, DSACS, provided students with accurate and relevant information and encouraged them to challenge myths and misconceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS. The interactive session promoted awareness, empathy, responsible health practices and timely healthcare-seeking behaviour. Students were encouraged to share correct information with their peers and contribute towards creating a healthy, informed and stigma-free society.
