04/10/2026
HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme
Intensified IEC Campaign
Date - 3.10.2026
The NSS Unit and Red Ribbon Club, Namrup College, in collaboration with the District AIDS Control Society, Dibrugarh, and Bhagyalakshmi TI, NGO, organised an HIV/AIDS Awareness Programme at Namrup College on 3rd October 2026. The programme was organised as an IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Awareness Campaign to sensitise students about HIV/AIDS, its prevention, transmission, counselling services, and the risks associated with substance use.
The programme was anchored by Mr. Punakon Loing, Convenor, Red Ribbon Club, Namrup College. Dr. Durga Prasad Gogoi, Principal, Namrup College, inaugurated the programme and addressed the gathering.
Mr. Sraban Konwar, ICTC Counsellor, attended the programme as the Resource Person and delivered an informative session on HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, counselling, and the importance of timely testing and appropriate support.
Mr. Angshu Dutta, ORW (Outreach Worker), Bhagyalakshmi TI, NGO, addressed the students and shared valuable information regarding HIV prevention, risk behaviour, substance use, and the importance of awareness and responsible choices among young people.
Ms. Liptina Singha, Monitoring & Evaluation, Bhagyalakshmi TI, NGO, also delivered an awareness session and highlighted important aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention and community-level awareness.
A total of 75 students attended the programme and actively participated in the awareness sessions.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Krishna Kalita, Programme Officer, NSS Unit, Namrup College. He expressed gratitude to the Principal, resource persons, representatives of the District AIDS Control Society and Bhagyalakshmi TI, NGO, teachers, and students for their valuable participation and cooperation.
The programme successfully created awareness among students regarding HIV/AIDS prevention, counselling, responsible behaviour, and the importance of informed and healthy choices, thereby contributing to the broader objective of building a well-informed and responsible youth community.