Initiative to raise HIV awareness

Kullu: Himachal chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the 37th World AIDS Day programme, held under the theme ‘Take the Right Path’, in Shimla on Sunday. During the event, Sukhu launched the ‘Car Bin’ initiative to raise awareness about HIV and cleanliness. In the first phase, 4,000 taxis would be equipped with these bins free of charge, with plans to cover all 30,000 taxis across the state in a phased manner. The CM said the state had taken significant steps in the past two years to address HIV and improve overall healthcare. He said targeted individuals were being provided with equal access to awareness, testing and medication.