One of the major challenges faced by people living with HIV and High Risk Groups is the lack of access to Social Protection benefits. Many of them belong to marginalized communities and face stigma and discrimination from many corners of society. Studies across the world, indicate that, improvement in the quality of life leads to significant reduction in vulnerability with regard to HIV infection. The Social Protection Training Module developed by NACO, with support from UNDP is a step in this direction.

It equips the key officials of the State AIDS Control Societies and other important stakeholders with the necessary skills to integrate Social Protection interventions into their existing programmes.