**Executive Summary**
This document is a press release announcing India's national-level commemoration of World AIDS Day 2025 on December 1st, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, led by Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda. It highlights progress made under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP-V) and includes the unveiling of a new campaign focused on youth, prevention, and stigma elimination. The event is organized by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* National-level commemoration of World AIDS Day 2025 on December 1st, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
* Organized by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).
* Attendees include government leaders, development partners, youth representatives, community advocates, people living with HIV (PLHIV), and frontline health workers.
* Features a youth-led flash performance, a thematic exhibition showcasing digital innovations, and an audio-visual presentation on India's progress under NACP-V.
* **New Campaign Launch:**
* Launch of a new campaign video series under NACO's national multimedia initiative, focused on:
* Youth & Awareness
* Elimination of Vertical Transmission
* Stigma & Discrimination
* Release of key national programme resources, including:
* 7th Edition of Sankalak
* India HIV Estimates 2025
* Research Compendium
* IT-enabled Virtual Intervention Landing Page
* **Progress Under NACP-V:**
* HIV testing increased from 4.13 crore (2020–21) to 6.62 crore (2024–25).
* Access to antiretroviral treatment rose from 14.94 lakh to 18.60 lakh PLHIV.
* Viral load testing nearly doubled from 8.90 lakh to 15.98 lakh.
* Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved:
* 48.7% decline in annual new HIV infections
* 81.4% reduction in AIDS-related deaths
* 74.6% decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Leaders & Ministry of Health and Family Welfare**
* **Impact:** Demonstrates leadership and commitment to advancing the national response to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and stigma elimination.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the event and support the new campaign.
**National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for organizing and executing the World AIDS Day event and the launch of the new campaign.
* **Action Required:** Ensure smooth execution of the event and campaign launch.
**People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and Community Advocates**
* **Impact:** The new campaign, continued progress, and reaffirmed commitment aim to improve care, eliminate stigma, and raise awareness.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the event and provide valuable insights based on lived experiences.
**Youth Representatives**
* **Impact:** Targeted by the new campaign focused on awareness and prevention.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the campaign and promote awareness among peers.
**Frontline Health Workers**
* **Impact:** Contribute to the continued progress in HIV testing, treatment, and prevention.
* **Action Required:** Continue efforts in early testing, treatment adherence, and providing support.
Key Entities Referenced
National AIDS Control Programme (NACP-V): India's national program focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and control. NACP-V represents the current phase of this program.
National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO): The organization responsible for implementing the National AIDS Control Programme in India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The central ministry overseeing health policies and programs, including the National AIDS Control Programme.
Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi: Location of the World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration event.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda to lead
national-level commemoration of World AIDS
Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan
India Accelerates Toward Ending AIDS: National Observance
Led by Union Health Minister on World AIDS Day 2025
Strong Progress Under NACP-V: HIV Infections Down 49%,
AIDS Deaths Reduced by 81%
Union Health Minister to Unveil New Campaign on Youth,
Prevention & Stigma-Free India this World AIDS Day
Digital Innovation and Community Engagement Drive India’s
HIV Response Ahead of World AIDS Day 2025
प्रव तथ: 30 NOV 2025 11:49AM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, will lead the national-level
observance of World AIDS Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 1st December 2025. Senior
officials—including the Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Additional Secretary & Director
General, NACO; and the Director General of Health Services—will be present, reaffirming the
Government of India’s unwavering commitment to advancing the national response to HIV prevention,
treatment, care, and stigma elimination.
The event, organised by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), will bring together government
leaders, development partners, youth representatives, community advocates, people living with HIV
(PLHIV), and frontline health workers, reflecting a united approach to accelerating India’s journey
towards ending AIDS as a public health threat.
A youth-led flash performance will underscore the importance of awareness and responsible behaviour.
This will be followed by the inauguration of a thematic exhibition, showcasing digital innovations,
programme achievements, and community-led models implemented under the National AIDS and STD
Control Programme. Beneficiary experience stories and an audio-visual presentation will highlight India’s
progress under NACP-V, along with upcoming priorities.
A major highlight of the observance will be the launch of a new campaign video series under NACO’s
national multimedia initiative, centred around three core pillars—Youth & Awareness, Elimination of
Vertical Transmission, and Stigma & Discrimination. In addition, key national programme resources will
be released, including:7th Edition of Sankalak
India HIV Estimates 2025
Research Compendium
IT-enabled Virtual Intervention Landing Page
The event will also feature a special live musical performance, themed around early testing, treatment
adherence, and living with confidence.
India’s Progress Under NACP-V
India continues to demonstrate substantial progress under the current phase of the National AIDS Control
Programme:
HIV testing increased from 4.13 crore (2020–21) to 6.62 crore (2024–25)
Access to antiretroviral treatment rose from 14.94 lakh to 18.60 lakh PLHIV in the same time period
Viral load testing nearly doubled from 8.90 lakh to 15.98 lakh in the same period
Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved:
48.7% decline in annual new HIV infections
81.4% reduction in AIDS-related deaths
74.6% decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission
These outcomes surpass global averages and reflect India’s leadership, sustained domestic investment,
evidence-based strategies, and robust community engagement.
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