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New Delhi 30 November 2010
Press Release
Delhi CM flags-off BRPL’ AIDS Awareness Rally
On eve of World AIDS Day, BRPL partners school students to spread message on AIDS
Over 300 students march from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan
Fulfilling its role as a responsible corporate citizen, BSES has started taking-up larger civic issues that concern the society and community at large. On the eve of the World AIDS Day, today, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) organized a students rally to spread awareness about AIDS. The rally was flagged-off by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt Sheila Dikshit. Others present on the occasion included, Smt Mamta Kocchar (Director Education, NDMC), senior BRPL officials led by the CEO Shri Gopal Saxena.
Starting from India Gate, the rally comprising over 300 students from N P Co-ed Secondary School, Tilak Marg, marched along the Rajpath to Rashtrapati Bhawan – spreading awareness about AIDS, its prevention and its effects. They were carrying placards with slogans like “Give HIV+ children a reason to be Life +ve”, “HIV +ve can still contribute to society”, “AIDS makes maximum orphans in the world”, “and Children are the biggest victims of AIDS” among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Smt Sheila Dikshit said, “This year, the theme of World AIDS Day is ‘Universal Access And Human Rights. AIDS is prevalent in our society. Awareness about it is the key to its prevention. I am happy to note that the corporate sector is coming forward to spread awareness and join the fight against AIDS. Together we can overcome AIDS”
Speaking on the occasion BRPL CEO Mr Gopal Saxena said, “The fight against HIV/AIDS requires support and leadership from all stakeholders. AIDS is far more than a health crisis. It is a threat to development itself. What is needed now is increased efforts to promote youth participation and commitment; more education and information, using schools and other sites; more protection for girls, orphaned children and young women; and more partnerships with people with HIV and AIDS”
BRPL and BYPL, Delhi’s premier power distribution companies are committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all their consumers.