What is the government’s policy on condoms?
Ans. The government policy has been that condoms are an effective, protective measure to prevent the spread of HIV. The government believes that it is necessary to be focused in the promotion of condoms since a large number of infections occur through unsafe sex. For the general population the dual use of condoms for contraception and disease prevention is emphasised by both National AIDS programme and Reproductive & Child Health programme. For the high risk groups, targeted social marketing and free distribution of condoms is being promoted through NGOs.
