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Consider the following statements.

1. Avahan India is India’s initiative to reduce malnutrition.

2. The programme is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct regarding Avahan India project?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect.
Avahan is an initiative sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reduce the spread of HIV in India. It began in 2003. The programme aims to reduce HIV transmission and the prevalence of STIs in vulnerable high-risk populations, notably female sex workers, MSM, and transgender people, through prevention education and services such as condom promotion, STI management, behaviour change communication, community mobilisation, and advocacy. Avahan works in six states, whilst India HIV/AIDS Alliance is the state lead partner in Andhra Pradesh.