Friday, 1 December 2023

HMV organized AIDS Awareness Campaign on World AIDS Day


 

Zoology Department of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya under DBT Star Scheme and the able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen organized an AIDS Awareness Campaign on World AIDS Day. On this day, various competitive events such as Poster Making, Slogan Writing, Declamation and Power Point Presentation were organized on the theme ‘Let communities lead’. Students enthusiastically participated in different events and provided knowledge and awareness to other students regarding the spread and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS.  A video film was also shown to the students regarding HIV virus and life cycle in humans. Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs) Ajay Sareen congratulated Zoology Department for taking the initiative for spreading awareness amongst community and emphasized that communities should come together to dismantle the stigma surrounding AIDS, spread awareness and break down stereotypes. Dr. Seema Marwaha, Head of Zoology Department and Dean Academics, appreciated the efforts of students for preparing thought provoking Posters and Slogans. She said that these kinds of events provide the platform for reminding us the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost and to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The event ended with the Judgment done by Mrs. Deepshikha and Mrs. Saloni (Poster Making Competition), Dr. Jatinder and Mr. Sushil (Slogan writing Competition) and Dr. Simmi and Dr. Sakshi (Declamation/PPT Competition). Dr. Sakshi Verma, Mr. Ravi kumar and Ms. Divya Sarangal were the conveners of the event. Mr. Ashish chadha, Assistant Professor in PG Department of Multimedia designed Brochure and e-certificates. Mr. Vidhu Vohra, Senior Lab Technician cum Programmer, provided Technical assistance. Mr. Sachin assisted in making all arrangements in Lab for the event.