World AIDS Day Observed at NSS Training College, Ottapalam
World AIDS Day was observed with great awareness and significance at NSS Training College, Ottapalam on 1st December 2025 . The programme was jointly organised by the Red Ribbon Club and NSS Unit No. 301 with the aim of spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting compassion towards affected individuals. The programme began with an address by Dr. Lekshmi V (In-charge, Red Ribbon Club) , who highlighted the importance of World AIDS Day and the need to build awareness among youth. Following this, the Principal, Prof. Dr. Smitha R , delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing the role of education in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and encouraging students to adopt safe and responsible lifestyles. A special attraction of the programme was the Diya lighting ceremony , where lamps were arranged in the shape of the AIDS awareness ribbon . The lamp was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Smitha R , and was followed by teachers and students lighting the diyas together. The glowing ribbon ...