By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The Red Ribbon Club of Buddha Bhanu Saraswati (BBS) College, Upper Mawprem staged a street play (nukkad natak) “Yeh Jeevan Hain Phulo Ka Mala” recently to create HIV/AIDS awareness.
The play was staged by 20 students of BBS College at vital junctions of the national highway adjoining Mawiong village where the truck drivers and others were the prime target audiences. The play was held at three strategic points along the highway. Many people who witnessed the play on the roadside were made aware about the disease and precautions needed to be taken in order to prevent the disease. Booklet and brochures were also distributed after the play to the audiences.The street play was organized by BBS College in collaboration with Meghalaya Aids Control Society besides it was attended by State Liaison Officer, NSS, Government of Meghalaya, Dr H Iangrai.