KMV observed World AIDS Day

Jalandhar, December 1, 2014: Kanya Maha Vidyalaya’s Saplings of Life Club, Red Ribbon Club which operate under the aegis of Department of Student observed World AIDS Day along with the Department of Life Sciences.  Students made Red Ribbon and distributed them to their fellow students to make them aware of the significance of this particular day.  A Mobile Quiz was organised and students were asked some questions on this fell disease.  Some posters and slogans were also displayed.  Presentations providing valuable information dispelling the myths regarding AIDS were made by students and faculty members alike. 

Dr. Madhumeet, Dean Student Welfare asked the students to impart the precious knowledge regarding this disease to whosoever they find is in need of the information AIDS tests are carried out under complete secrecy in special centres at Civil Hospital.  The identity of the victim in never disclosed. Timely help can help the victims improve the quality of life.  

Sadhana Tandon, Head, Department of Zoology threw light on the causes, precautions and treatment of this fell disease. 

Madhavi from Depaaratment of Zoology also made a power point presentation for the awareness of the students.

Prof. Atima Sharma Dwivedi, Principal KMV appreciated Dr. Madhumeet and Sadhana Tandon who are both co-in-charges of Red Ribbon Club & Saplings of Club for this initiative. She maintained that AIDS has acquired monstrous proportions and awareness regarding this fatal disease can play a pivotal role in curbing the menace.  Educational institutions are the best places to spread awareness. Therefore observance of World AIDS Day is a regular annual feature at KMV. May seminars and other activities pertaining to the awareness of AIDS are carried out at KMV from time to time.

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