India, Dec. 2 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched a week-long series of programmes starting Monday to mark World AIDS Day. Emphasising unity and resilience, the civic body pledged to combat HIV/AIDS through awareness campaigns, innovative initiatives, and active community participation.

Observed every year on December 1, World AIDS Day aims to raise awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and to show support for those living with the condition.

The programme began with a rangoli and poster exhibition inaugurated at PMC by Chandrakant Patil, Maharashtra cabinet minister for Higher and Technical Education.

PMC municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, ...