VHAI in collaboration with Punjab VHA is working with truckers and their families “To increase the knowledge of target population on HIV/AIDS/STDs, promote safe sexual diseases, right use of condom and establishing mobile clinics there by reducing the incidents of STD” in the districts of Patiala, Ropar and Fatehgarh Sahib of Punjab.

This project also involves drivers, cleaners and truck Drivers and the families of the truck drivers for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and care/counseling and treatment of opportunistic ailments of the infected in the project area.

As part of the activities, a -help group KIRAN (Knowledge for Information Rights, Advocacy and Network) was set up during a workshop on the Rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS.

This workshop was attended by PLWHA & their families. This group has been set up to bring HIV-positive persons on one platform for addressing their grievances and fighting for their rights.