| Nature: |
Registered Society & a Public Trust
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| Funding Agencies: |
1. Government of Maharashtra
2. National Aids Control Organization
3. United States Agency for International Development
- India
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| Governing Board: |
Representatives of Funding agencies, MSACS, MDACS &
special invitees from NGOs & PLHA
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| Project Goal: |
Overall goal of the Avert Project is to support Government
of India to reduce the negative impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic
on the social, economic & human development in India.
This goal is in accordance with the NACP-II dual goals
of reducing the spread of HIV infection in the country
and strengthening the country's response to HIV/AIDS
on a long-term basis.
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| Strategic Objective: |
Increased use of effective and sustainable responses
to reduce the transmission and mitigate the impact of
HIV/AIDS/STD and related infectious diseases in Maharashtra.
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| Design: |
Based on AIDS Prevention and Control Project (APAC)
in Tamil Nadu.
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| Mandate: |
Targeted interventions in seven high prevalence districts
of Maharashtra State. In addition, Communications, Care
& Support Activities, Workplace Intervention and Research
in entire State of Maharashtra.
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