Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society Organises State-Level HIV/AIDS Quiz Competition for School Students

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Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society Organises State-Level HIV/AIDS Quiz Competition for School Students

Chandigarh, November 13, 2026: The Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society (CSACS) organised a State-Level Quiz Competition today to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and related health issues among school students. Teams from schools across Chandigarh participated enthusiastically, demonstrating their knowledge through an engaging and competitive event.

Arnav and Mayank of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, secured first position and received a cash prize of ₹10,000. Prabhnoor Kaur and Yashika of Mount Carmel, Sector 47, secured second position, winning ₹7,500, while Madesh and Abhiveer of St. John, Sector 26, finished third and received ₹5,000.

Consolation prizes of ₹2,000 each were awarded to the teams comprising Mannat and Mehak of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10; Jiya Singh and Saloni Kapoor of Shivalik Public School, Sector 41; and Aanya and Prashant of The Tribune, Sector 29.

The winning team will represent Chandigarh at the Regional-Level Quiz Competition to be organised by the Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society in Jaipur.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neena Chaudhry, Project Director, CSACS, appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and the support of their teachers. She emphasised that awareness is a vital tool for HIV prevention and that interactive competitions help young people take this message to their schools, families and communities.

CSACS thanked the participating schools and reaffirmed its commitment to conducting awareness programmes across different platforms, equipping the younger generation with accurate information and encouraging their contribution towards a healthier society.

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