Agartala, June 20 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, while addressing the legislative forum in the state assembly with MLAs of all the parties, asserted that the state government would consider introducing sex education in the curriculum of Class VIII-XII.
He expressed serious concern over the increasing incidences of HIV/AIDS in the state and the number of injecting drug users, especially teenagers. An average of 120 fresh cases of HIV infection are being reported every month in the state, despite all preventive activities from the state AIDS Control Society.
Appreciating the proposal of Congress legislator Sudip Roybarman, the chief minister said a dedicated chapter on sex education and HIV/AIDS may be considered to be added to th...