WORLD AIDS DAY-2012 KODAGU, KARNATAKA

In Kodagu District World AIDS Day-2012 has been observed on 07-12-12, to bring awareness among the youths, women & General Public.

PROCESSION (JAATHA) :

Place: From Gaddige Madikeri (Historical Place-Tomb of King), through the Main Streets of Madikeri, Town Hall Madikeri, by the RRC student, SHG members, NGO representative & Others.

 Jaatha  Inguaration: By Hon. Mr. Somashekar, District Judge, Kodagu

Presence : Mrs. Hemavathy, Civil Judge & CJM Madikeri, Mr. Baby Mathew- Commissioner, Scouts & Guides, Mr. ShivaKumar-DHO, Dr. K.G Siddaiah-DACO, DAPCU.

Street Play by the Folk Team in the centre of the Town during the Procession.

STAGE PROGRAMME:

The World AIDS Day-2012 Programme Inguarated by Dr. N.V Prasad, D.C Kodagu and the Chief Guests were, Mrs. Kanthi Belliappa-President, Education & Health Committee, Zilla Panchayath Kodagu. Dr. Shivakumar-DHO, Dr. K.G. Siddaiah-DACO, Dr. Dhananjaya-FW Officer, Dr. Sathish-Survillance Officer were present for the programme.

 v  The Chief Guests expressed that, through more awareness among the Youth & General Public can bring down the spread of HIV & Stigma & Discrimination. Especially, the youths & students should develop some good behaviour in their life, So that, they will not indulge in High Risk activities.

 v  Dr. K.G.Siddaiah, DACO briefed about the Basics of HIV & the importance of accessing the HIV-AIDS Service.

 v  PLHA Sharing by the Secretary of DLN.

 v  Oath Taking & Candle Light by all the Participants.

 v  A short document-“AMMA” display with the help of Information Department.

 v  Street Play by the Folk Team-Karwar.

 v  The expressed that, the display of AMMA is more touching & we should save the life of positive parents, so that their children will not be left orphan.

 v  The street Play also conveyed good message, which even a common man can understand.

The programme focussed more on the Youths & Women Group, who were the participants of the Programme. The programme was done in collaboration with District Legal Aid Service, Lioness Club, NGO-Ashodaya, Asha Kirana, and ODP Snehashraya Samithi & Sarvodaya Network.