According to Dr. Singh, the number of HIV positive prisoners in detention is steadily increasing, causing concern among the haldwani jail administration.

Regarding the treatment of the detainees, Dr. Singh stated, “An ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) center for HIV patients has been established, where infected patients are treated, and my team examines the prisoners in the jail on a regular basis.”

According to the guidelines of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), any HIV-positive prisoner receives complimentary treatment and medication, Dr. Singh explained.

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Dr. Singh added that there are currently 1629 male prisoners and 70 female detainees. After such a large number of inmates were discovered to be HIV-positive, the jail administration is also conducting routine checks on the inmates to ensure that HIV-infected prisoners are promptly treated.

Additional information is awaited.

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The Commission on Narcotic Drugs oversees the implementation of international drug control treaties, whereas the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and guides the international response to HIV/AIDS.

India was also elected for a four-year term to the United Nations’ highest statistical body.

“The Statistical Commission is the highest entity dealing with international statistical activities and is in charge of establishing statistical standards. The last time India was a member of the Statistical Commission was in 2004, according to the statement.

“Therefore, India rejoins the Statistical Commission after a twenty-year absence. India’s vast experience in the field of official statistics, particularly with regard to its diversity and demography, will be an asset to the Statistical Commission’s operations, according to the statement.

In response to the election, India’s permanent mission to the United Nations stated that the support they received demonstrates the faith the international community has in India’s expertise in these entities.

In the spirit of advancing multilateral solutions to global challenges, and guided by the ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘The World is One Family’ philosophy, India will endeavor to make its contributions in these and other international organizations.

Jaishankar also responded to India’s election to the statistical body.

Jaishankar announced on Twitter that India has been elected to the highest UN statistical body for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2024. Congratulations to Team @IndiaUNNewYork for performing so well in a competitive election.”

He also stated that India’s expertise in statistics, diversity, and demography earned it a seat on the United Nations Statistical Commission.

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India secured 46 out of 53 ballots in the recently concluded UN Statistical Commission election, leaving rivals ROK (23), China (19), and UAE (15) in the dust. In essence, India has won.

According to the sources, this was a multi-cornered election with four candidates for two seats.

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