The Department of Public Health Dentistry along with NSS unit of VSPM’S DC&RC observed the World AIDS day on 1st December 2022. As a part of this an awareness programme was organized through Metro Ride for the passengers travelling through Metro. IEC material on HIV and the prevention along with the Ribbons (Red) were distributed to all the passengers and Metro employees. Approximately 2000 number of people were approached during the awareness campaign. The progrrame was observed among the teaching and Non-Teaching employees of the institution as well.Dr.K.Venugopal Reddy-HOD,PHD and Chairperson NSS Committee, Dr. SushilNaik-Programme Officer NSS, Dr. P.Wagh, DH. V. Khobragade and NSS Volunteers took part in the Programme.