The Rajya Sabha today passed the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 by voice vote. The bill, which provides for the prevention and control of the spread of HIV Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the Virus, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha today.<br/><br/>Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda said, the Bill was introduced in the Upper House in February 2014 after consultations with people in 29 ministries and 21 departments. He said, the bill gives legislative backing to the people living with HIV and prohibits the feeling of hatred.<br/><br/>Initiating the discussion, Jairam Ramesh of the Congress said that he will support the bill. He emphasized the need for providing higher budgetary allocation for National AIDS Control Organization and blood banks. <br/><br/>Dr. Prabhakar Kore of the BJP described the bill as historic. He said, the bill will help in wiping out the social stigma for the people living with HIV.<br/><br/>Later, the House resumed discussion on the General Budget 2017-18.

The Rajya Sabha today passed the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 by voice vote. The bill, which provides for the prevention and control of the spread of HIV Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the Virus, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha today.<br/><br/>Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda said, the Bill was introduced in the Upper House in February 2014 after consultations with people in 29 ministries and 21 departments. He said, the bill gives legislative backing to the people living with HIV and prohibits the feeling of hatred.<br/><br/>Initiating the discussion, Jairam Ramesh of the Congress said that he will support the bill. He emphasized the need for providing higher budgetary allocation for National AIDS Control Organization and blood banks. <br/><br/>Dr. Prabhakar Kore of the BJP described the bill as historic. He said, the bill will help in wiping out the social stigma for the people living with HIV.<br/><br/>Later, the House resumed discussion on the General Budget 2017-18.