(a) whether there is a proposal to run Red Ribbon Express, a special train to spread awareness on AIDS; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether there is a proposal to run Red Ribbon Express, a special train to spread awareness on AIDS; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT.PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The special train to spread awareness on AIDS will cover 180 stations and will traverse over 27,000 kms in one year.
The Red Ribbon Express consists of 7 coaches which include 3 coaches with educational material display, one coach for orientation
and sensitization of selected groups such as Panchayati Raj Institutions, Anganwari workers, self-help groups, youth and women.
Counselling services will also be provided on the train. The train has outreach activities including cycle caravans and bus caravans to
cover 50,000 villages.