Question : DEATH DUE TO AIDS IN PMF AND CRPF



(a) whether the Para Military Force (PMF) including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has identified the HIV positive/AIDS cases through voluntary check up of the jawans as reported in the Asian Age dated June 18, 2007;

(b) if so, the total number of such cases reported till date, Force-wise;

(c) whether the PMF has trained 175 master trainers with the help of an NGO, Resource Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/ AIDS (RCSHA) for creating awareness among the Jawans about prevention methods;

(d) if so, the details of training; and

(e) the total number of deaths PMF including CRPF due to HIV/AIDS during each of the last three years?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.