Arunachal: World AIDS Day Celebrated at DNGC, Itanagar

ITANAGAR-  Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), Itanagar Observed World Aids Day on 1st December 2023, organised by NSS Unit & Red Ribbon Club of the College. The theme for the 2023 World Aids Day was ‘Let communities lead’.

As a part of the celebration Essay competition, Drama play and Awareness Session were conducted based on the theme of HIV/AIDS and its awareness.

Dr. Chello Lima NSS Programme Officer-cum-Coordinator of Red Ribbon Club, in her welcome address highlighted the importance and reasons for celebration of World Aids Day. She also motivated the students to breaks down the barriers, challenge discrimination and support communities leading the way to end AIDS.

The Principal of the College, Dr. M.Q Khan appreciated, motivated and encouraged the students to take more active part in spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS by optimum use of the social media platforms. He also delivered a session on causes of HIV/AIDS and in his speech quoted ‘Know AIDS for No AIDS’ because there is no cure to it.

Ms. Lod Yebi, Peer Educator of the Red Ribbon Club delivered a presentation on the Causes, Symptoms, Preventions and Treatment of HIV/AIDS. Drama was performed by the NSS Volunteers which showed how HIV/AIDS Virus is transmitted and the level of trauma that an infected person and their family member undergoes.

The students actively participated in the essay writing and quiz Competition. More than 150 students from various departments of the college took part in the competition and attended the Awareness Session. The winners of the competitions were distributed prizes with certificates at the end of the programme.

Mr. Nguri Takum, Peer Educator of Red Ribbon Club proposrd the vote of thanks. The programme was successfully coordinated by Mr. Limang Dakpe and Ms. Meya Hiffo who are NSS Executive members of the DNGC.