Tamil Nadu State AIDS project cell-TANSACS

Choose the correct statement

  1. (i) Tamil Nadu State AIDS project cell was established in 1993 and registered as TANSACS in 1994.
  2. (ii) The President of TANSACS is the State Health Secretary and the Project Director is an IAS officer.
  3. (iii) TANSACS is funded entirely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Tamil Nadu Government.
  4. (iv) District AIDS Prevention Control Units (DAPCU) supervise the programs at the district level.

(A) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(C) (iii) and (iv) are correct

(D) (ii) and (iv) are correct

EXPLANATION

(i) Tamil Nadu State AIDS Project Cell was established in 1993 and registered as TANSACS in 1994.

  • ✔️ Correct.

    • The Tamil Nadu State AIDS Project Cell was established in 1993 under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu.

    • It was registered as the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) in 1994 under the Societies Registration Act.

(ii) The President of TANSACS is the State Health Secretary and the Project Director is an IAS officer.

  • ✔️ Correct.

    • The Health Secretary of Tamil Nadu serves as the President (Chairperson) of TANSACS.

    • The Project Director is typically a senior IAS officer who oversees implementation, monitoring, and coordination of HIV/AIDS programs in the state.

(iii) TANSACS is funded entirely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Tamil Nadu Government.

  • ❌ Incorrect.

    • TANSACS is not funded entirely by the Tamil Nadu Government.

    • It is mainly funded by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), which functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with support from international agencies (like WHO, UNICEF, USAID, Global Fund, etc.).

    • The Tamil Nadu Government provides additional support, but not full funding.

(iv) District AIDS Prevention Control Units (DAPCU) supervise the programs at the district level.

  • ✔️ Correct.

    • DAPCUs are established in every district of Tamil Nadu to supervise and coordinate all HIV/AIDS control activities at the district level.

    • They work under the guidance of TANSACS and ensure the implementation of national and state AIDS control programs locally.

✅ Final Answer:

(A) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct

Tamil Nadu State AIDS project cell-TANSACS