The objective of this MoU is to reach out to vulnerable and most at risk population with awareness and prevention messages on HIV, Harm Reduction, Prevention of Illicit Use of Drugs and Alcohol and linking them with services provided under National AIDS Control Programme and Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse as well as reducing Social Stigma and Discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS. This partnership will also help in developing specific strategies and action plan to deal with subject related to HIV and AIDS prevention and mechanisms for drug addiction treatment and extending social protection schemes to the vulnerable populations.

The MoU aims to reaching out large number of people with HIV/AIDS awareness information through NEC, DONER, enhance involvement of SHGs in reaching out to High Risk Group and Youth in accessing prevention and testing services, enhance coordination and advocacy with State Governments in North Eastern Region for garnering support through major meetings, reduce social stigma and discrimination against people infected and affected by HIV and Enhance access of social protection by PLHIVs.