Shillong: With Meghalaya facing one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the country, the state govt has committed Rs 25 crore over the next five years to its HIV/AIDS mission, CM Conrad K Sangma said on Tuesday.Sangma was speaking at the State Red Ribbon Youth Festival 2026 and Samman Samaroh award ceremony organised by the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) in Shillong.“Our message to the youth is simple. It is OK to get tested. It is OK to seek treatment. It is OK to ask for help. We must break the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and ensure that everyone receives the care, dignity and support they deserve,” Sangma said.He urged govt departments, district administrations, educational institutions and communities to work together on the initiative.“Together, we can overcome this challenge and build a healthier, more compassionate Meghalaya,” the chief minister said.
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