Date: 3rd November 2026
Time: 05:00 a.m.
Venue: Gandhi Maidan, Patna
No. of NSS Participants: 15
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Patna Women’s College, Patna University, enthusiastically participated in the National Youth Red Run 2026 – 4.0, a 10-kilometre walkathon organised under the aegis of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Government of India, and conducted by the Bihar State AIDS Control Society (BSACS).
The NSS volunteers of Patna Women’s College actively participated in the walkathon, demonstrating their commitment to public health awareness and social responsibility.
The event aimed to create awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, promote healthy lifestyles, and eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS through active youth participation.
The programme was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Shri Kumar Ravi, IAS, Secretary, Health Department, Bihar; Shri Sumit Kumar, IAS, Project Director, BSACS; Dr. Tanzin Dikid, Deputy Director General, NACO; and Dr. Monika Nelson, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF Bihar, along with other national and state-level officials.
A special highlight was the presence of renowned actor Ashok Pathak, who motivated the youth to actively participate in spreading HIV/AIDS awareness. International sports achievers Piyush Raj and Shailesh Kumar were also felicitated for their outstanding achievements.
The programme featured motivational addresses, awareness activities, and a prize distribution ceremony honouring the winners in men’s and women’s categories. The dignitaries emphasised the importance of youth involvement in HIV/AIDS prevention and the elimination of social stigma.
