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Release of the HIV and AIDS Policy for
Establishments, 2022
The AS & DG, NACO, Sh. Alok Saxena along with 1. Generate awareness on HIV and AIDS in
Director, NACO, Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani released the establishments.
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HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishments, 2022 on 28 2. Prevent transmission of HIV infection amongst
September, 2022. workers.
3. Protect rights of those infected with and
The HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishments, 2022 affected by HIV and AIDS.
emanates from section 12 of the HIV and AIDS (P&C) 4. Ensure safe, non-stigmatised and non-
Act, 2017. On 13 May, 2022, the Government of India discriminatory environment assuring equity
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notified the Policy which applies to all establishments and dignity at establishments.
in India consisting of 100 or more persons and in case 5. Standardize the obligation of every
of a healthcare establishment, consisting of 20 or more establishment in providing conducive working
persons. environment and maintaining the confidentiality
of HIV-related data for protected persons.
The HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishments provides
a framework to mitigate issues surrounding HIV and The policy document will help in ensuring the
AIDS in a workplace setting i.e. establishments and implementation of HIV & AIDS (P & C) Act, 2017 at
encourages action on part of the employees, employer establishment level and will strengthen the response
associations, chambers etc. of stigma and discrimination.
The aim of the HIV and AIDS Policy for Establishments,
2022:
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