SINGTAM, 20 Nov: The ongoing youth intervention under the multimedia campaign 2013-14 organised by Sikkim State AIDS Control Society toured the following schools: Linkey SS, Bahai School Linkey, Linkey Thekabong Sanskrit Mahavidhayalaya, Parakha JHS, Machong SSS, Aho Kishan JHS, Namcheybong SS, Pushpanjali Vidhayalaya Pakyong, Dugalakha JHS, Taza JHS, Amba JHS, Mamring SSS, Pacheykhani SS, Padamchey SS, Bering JHS, Puspanjali Vidhyalaya, Tareythang JHS in East District. The schools were provided with participation certificates by SSACS.
Talks on different topics of HIV/AIDS, Drug Abuse, Life Skills and Voluntary Blood Donation were held. Counseling on matters like depression, early child marriage along with games and quiz were also held.
The Principal, Headmasters, school staff and students of various schools have appreciated the initiative taken by Sikkim State AIDS Control Society, Gangtok. [from SHITAL PRADHAN]
