RRC RED RUN COMPETITION– MR. S. PRAVIN B. SC NURSING II YEAR – SELECTED FOR STATE MARATHON - Indirani College of Nursing, Ariyur, Puducherry

The Pondicherry AIDS Control Society observed Youth Festival 2023 and organized District level Red Run Competition for the college students with the aim of creating awareness on HIV/AIDS on 24 January 2023 at 6.00 am at Gandhi Thidal , Beach Road, Puducherry.  Dr. G. Sriramalu, Director (Health), Pondicherry has flagged off the Awareness Red Run for 5 Kms with Great Spirit. Thiru. C. Maran, PPS, Superintendent of Police, Puducherry and Thiru P. V. Arulmozhi General Manager, Pothys, Puducherry felicitated the programme with their gracious presence and support. The run is for the members of Red Ribbon Club of the district under the tagline - Youth for HIV/AIDS. Among 1000 members participating, Mr. S. Pravin of B. Sc Nursing II year from Indirani College of Nursing got the fifth place and was selected for State level marathon which instills feeling of prideness to each and every one of the institution.

Dr. S. Chitradevi, Project Director, Pondicherry AIDS Control Society addressed  the participants,  and thanked the youth for coming forward to be the torch bearers in spreading awareness about the HIV epidemic. She called upon them to continue to be the torch bearers and trendsetters to lead the society. “Continue this awareness on your own level,” She added. 1000 participants from 52 colleges participated in this race.