GANGTOK, 23 Dec: The All Sikkim Students Association [ASSA], East District organized a Students Awareness Meet on HIV/ AIDS here in the TNSS School, auditorium hall today.
Addressing students who had come from different schools of the state, Gangtok MLA, Dorjee Namgyal, who was present as the chief guest, lauded the initiative taken by ASSA. “Such programmes should be conducted more regularly because the role of the youth in HIV/ AIDS awareness is very important. Such messages should be conveyed to all students of the state”, he said.
The MLA urged the youth to stay away from drugs and take advantage of the opportunities provided by the state government. This social evil of drug abuse must be eradicated from our society, he said.
ASSA vice-president Tseten Lepcha spoke on the aims and objectives of ASSA where he mentioned that the association has been working for the welfare of students of the state since it was established.
“On behalf of all the students of Sikkim we would like to extend our profound gratitude towards the present Government and CM for providing such an exemplary and exceptional education environment and facilities”, he said.
Sensitizing students on HIV/AIDS, Consultant Youth Affairs for SSACS, Chungchungla Bhutia who was present as the resource person, said that, one of the main causes of HIV AIDS infection in the state as well as the nation is through sexual contact. However, taking proper precautions can prevent further spread of the disease, she added.
She further highlighted the role of youth in HIV AIDS awareness and urged them to live responsibly.
Literary secretary [ASSA], Pradip Rai, general secretary, Kudy Pema Lachungpa and other members of ASSA also addressed the function.
During the function, the chief guest also distributed tokens of appreciation to members of the association who donated blood during a camp organized at STNM recently. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of a drawing competition held recently. The function also saw cultural performances by students.
Also present were DPH Councilor, Srijana Khati, Principal for TNSS School, KB Chhetri, president ASSA, Pritam Singh and other members of ASSA and students.
Addressing students who had come from different schools of the state, Gangtok MLA, Dorjee Namgyal, who was present as the chief guest, lauded the initiative taken by ASSA. “Such programmes should be conducted more regularly because the role of the youth in HIV/ AIDS awareness is very important. Such messages should be conveyed to all students of the state”, he said.
The MLA urged the youth to stay away from drugs and take advantage of the opportunities provided by the state government. This social evil of drug abuse must be eradicated from our society, he said.
ASSA vice-president Tseten Lepcha spoke on the aims and objectives of ASSA where he mentioned that the association has been working for the welfare of students of the state since it was established.
“On behalf of all the students of Sikkim we would like to extend our profound gratitude towards the present Government and CM for providing such an exemplary and exceptional education environment and facilities”, he said.
Sensitizing students on HIV/AIDS, Consultant Youth Affairs for SSACS, Chungchungla Bhutia who was present as the resource person, said that, one of the main causes of HIV AIDS infection in the state as well as the nation is through sexual contact. However, taking proper precautions can prevent further spread of the disease, she added.
She further highlighted the role of youth in HIV AIDS awareness and urged them to live responsibly.
Literary secretary [ASSA], Pradip Rai, general secretary, Kudy Pema Lachungpa and other members of ASSA also addressed the function.
During the function, the chief guest also distributed tokens of appreciation to members of the association who donated blood during a camp organized at STNM recently. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of a drawing competition held recently. The function also saw cultural performances by students.
Also present were DPH Councilor, Srijana Khati, Principal for TNSS School, KB Chhetri, president ASSA, Pritam Singh and other members of ASSA and students.
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