(a) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding HIV infected children;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) wiicther the Government is providing free education and
any other special facilities to HIV infected children;and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a): At present there are 54012 HIV+ infected children registered for care and treatment.
(b): State wise details are given in Statement.
(c)&(d): Under NACP-III, there is provision for free treatment to eligible HIV infected children.
Some states are also providing nutritional supplements support for Education to these children.