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	[[File:National AIDS Control Organization’s Red Ribbon Express Phase III launched by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, in New Delhi on January 12, 2012.jpg\|thumb\|The Red Ribbon Express train, New Delhi, 2012]]		[[File:National AIDS Control Organization’s Red Ribbon Express Phase III launched by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, in New Delhi on January 12, 2012.jpg\|thumb\|The Red Ribbon Express train, New Delhi, 2012]]

	'''Red Ribbon Express''' is an [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] awareness campaign train by the [[Indian Railways]]. The motto of the Red Ribbon Express is ~~“Embarking~~ on the journey of ~~life”~~.<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.citizen-news.org/2010/07/red-ribbon-express-on-track-to-good.html Citizen News Service - CNS: Red Ribbon Express: On track to good health<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		'''Red Ribbon Express''' is an [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] awareness campaign train by the [[Indian Railways]]. The motto of the Red Ribbon Express is "Embarking on the journey of life".<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.citizen-news.org/2010/07/red-ribbon-express-on-track-to-good.html Citizen News Service - CNS: Red Ribbon Express: On track to good health<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The Red Ribbon Express was launched in India on [[World AIDS Day]], December 1, 2007. The seven coach train was flagged off by [[United Progressive Alliance]] Chairperson [[Sonia Gandhi]].<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/dec/01look.htm Red Ribbon Express flagged off<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Red Ribbon Express became the first time information and awareness about HIV/AIDS was disseminated through a train service, Indian Railways.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2007/11/28/sonia-to-flag-off-red-ribbon-express-to-promote-aids-awareness-1196358796.html Sonia to flag off Red Ribbon express to promote AIDS awareness - News Oneindia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Initial talk of the HIV/AIDS awareness train began over two years before its launch.<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071203203701/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/23/stories/2007112353920500.htm The Hindu : New Delhi News : Finally, it’s green signal for Red Ribbon Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The idea of the Red Ribbon Express was developed by the [[Rajiv Gandhi Foundation]], the [[National AIDS Control Organisation]] and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in 2004.<ref name=autogenerated1 />		The Red Ribbon Express was launched in India on [[World AIDS Day]], December 1, 2007. The seven coach train was flagged off by [[United Progressive Alliance]] Chairperson [[Sonia Gandhi]].<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/dec/01look.htm Red Ribbon Express flagged off<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Red Ribbon Express became the first time information and awareness about HIV/AIDS was disseminated through a train service, Indian Railways.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2007/11/28/sonia-to-flag-off-red-ribbon-express-to-promote-aids-awareness-1196358796.html Sonia to flag off Red Ribbon express to promote AIDS awareness - News Oneindia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Initial talk of the HIV/AIDS awareness train began over two years before its launch.<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071203203701/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/23/stories/2007112353920500.htm The Hindu : New Delhi News : Finally, it’s green signal for Red Ribbon Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The idea of the Red Ribbon Express was developed by the [[Rajiv Gandhi Foundation]], the [[National AIDS Control Organisation]] and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in 2004.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

	The Red Ribbon ~~Express’~~ second phase was flagged off by Sonia Gandhi on World AIDS Day, 2009.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Red-Ribbon-Express-chugs-into-state-with-AIDS-awareness-message/articleshow/5359813.cms Red Ribbon Express chugs into state with AIDS awareness message - The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This second phase aimed to reach out to a larger portion of the rural poor and the government hoped that more people would get tested and treated.<ref name=autogenerated4>[http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/red_ribbon_express_reaching_out.php Red Ribbon Express: Reaching out \| NDTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		The Red Ribbon Express' second phase was flagged off by Sonia Gandhi on World AIDS Day, 2009.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Red-Ribbon-Express-chugs-into-state-with-AIDS-awareness-message/articleshow/5359813.cms Red Ribbon Express chugs into state with AIDS awareness message - The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This second phase aimed to reach out to a larger portion of the rural poor and the government hoped that more people would get tested and treated.<ref name=autogenerated4>[http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/red_ribbon_express_reaching_out.php Red Ribbon Express: Reaching out \| NDTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
	The train was designed and fabricated by JWT(Delhi Office, INDIA). The train was designed and fabricated by DESIGN C (JWT).		The train was designed and fabricated by JWT (Delhi Office, INDIA). The train was designed and fabricated by DESIGN C (JWT).
	It was operated and maintained whole year during phase-1(2007–08) and phase-2(2009–10).		It was operated and maintained whole year during phase-1(2007–08) and phase-2(2009–10).
	Mr. Daman Ahuja (National Incharge- Field Planning) from NACO has coordinated the Community Mobilization part all across the three phases of its run across the country.		Dr. Daman Ahuja (National Incharge- Field Planning) from NACO has coordinated the Community Mobilization part all across the three phases of its run across the country.

	== Campaign ==		== Campaign ==
	[[File:People specially women visiting the Red Ribbon Express on tour creating AIDS awareness all over India arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012.jpg\|thumb\|People ~~specially women~~ visiting the Red Ribbon Express ~~on tour creating AIDS awareness all over India~~ arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012]]		[[File:People specially women visiting the Red Ribbon Express on tour creating AIDS awareness all over India arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012.jpg\|thumb\|People visiting the Red Ribbon Express, which arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012]]
	The Red Ribbon Express seeks to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote safe sex and reduce discrimination against AIDS victims in India, especially those in rural regions. India has the third largest population of HIV/AIDS victims worldwide (with over 2.4 million people affected in 2007), after [[South Africa]] (5.7 million) and [[Nigeria]] (2.6 million).<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp Data<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831103339/http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp \|date=2009-08-31 }}</ref>		The Red Ribbon Express seeks to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote safe sex and reduce discrimination against AIDS victims in India, especially those in rural regions. India has the third largest population of HIV/AIDS victims worldwide (with over 2.4 million people affected in 2007), after [[South Africa]] (5.7 million) and [[Nigeria]] (2.6 million).<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp Data<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831103339/http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp \|date=2009-08-31 }}</ref>

	On-platform and off-site communication activities such as exhibits, street plays and demonstrations are used. Treatment and counselling services are also available on the coach.		On-platform and off-site communication activities such as exhibits, street plays and demonstrations are used. Treatment and counselling services are also available on the coach.

	The projects target audience was broad, including youth groups, ~~women’s~~ groups, student communities, urban slum dwellers and farmers.<ref name=autogenerated1 />		The projects target audience was broad, including youth groups, women's groups, student communities, urban slum dwellers and farmers.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

	In its first phase the train was expected to travel 27,000 km, reaching 180 stations and holding programmes in over 50,000 villages. To reach outer districts, buses and bicycles are used.		In its first phase the train was expected to travel 27,000 km, reaching 180 stations and holding programmes in over 50,000 villages. To reach outer districts, buses and bicycles are used.
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	The Red Ribbon Express, in its second phase, also devotes information to general health, hygiene and communicable diseases such as [[swine influenza]], [[tuberculosis]] and reproductive and child health services.<ref name=autogenerated3 />		The Red Ribbon Express, in its second phase, also devotes information to general health, hygiene and communicable diseases such as [[swine influenza]], [[tuberculosis]] and reproductive and child health services.<ref name=autogenerated3 />

	Government has Launched Third Phase of Red Ribbon Express in New Delhi on ~~12th Jan~~, Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad launched the National AIDS Control Organisation's Red Ribbon Express Phase III		Government has Launched Third Phase of Red Ribbon Express in New Delhi on January 12, Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad launched the National AIDS Control Organisation's Red Ribbon Express Phase III

	== Partners ==		== Partners ==
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	The response of the Indian public to the Red Ribbon Express has fluctuated since its inception.		The response of the Indian public to the Red Ribbon Express has fluctuated since its inception.

	In November 2008, [[The Indian Express]] reported the response to the Red Ribbon ~~Express’~~ two-day visit to the district of [[Chandigarh]] as ~~“overwhelming”~~.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/itsworkdone-redribbonexpressleavescit/386960/ Its work done, Red Ribbon Express leaves city - Indian Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The turnout in Chandigarh was over 10,000 people, the highest of any metropolitan area as of November 2008, with over 1,000 visitors receiving guidance from the counsellors on board.<ref name=autogenerated2 />		In November 2008, ''[[The Indian Express]]'' reported the response to the Red Ribbon Express' two-day visit to the district of [[Chandigarh]] as "overwhelming".<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/itsworkdone-redribbonexpressleavescit/386960/ Its work done, Red Ribbon Express leaves city - Indian Express<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The turnout in Chandigarh was over 10,000 people, the highest of any metropolitan area as of November 2008, with over 1,000 visitors receiving guidance from the counsellors on board.<ref name=autogenerated2 />

	Bombay News.Net also reported an ~~“overwhelming”~~ response in the district of [[Guntur]] in 2008.<ref>[http://www.bombaynews.net/story/356836 Bombay News - Bombay News Updates \| Daily Coverage from Bombay News.Net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		Bombay News.Net also reported an "overwhelming" response in the district of [[Guntur]] in 2008.<ref>[http://www.bombaynews.net/story/356836 Bombay News - Bombay News Updates \| Daily Coverage from Bombay News.Net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

	However, according to [[NDTV]], as of December 2, 2009 the Red Ribbon Express had not generated as much response as expected.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> To increase the public participation in the Red Ribbon Express campaign, the Indian government began offering medical services at stations.		However, according to [[NDTV]], as of December 2, 2009, the Red Ribbon Express had not generated as much response as expected.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> To increase the public participation in the Red Ribbon Express campaign, the Indian government began offering medical services at stations.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	== Notes and references ==		== Notes and references ==
	{{Reflist}} ~~Red ribbon five objectives~~		{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060114030254/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/29/stories/2005072915630800.htm] Red Ribbon Express to spread AIDS awareness		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060114030254/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/29/stories/2005072915630800.htm] Red Ribbon Express to spread AIDS awareness
	* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/01/10/stories/2005011005600400.htm] Red Ribbon Express trains to create awareness about AIDS

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[[File:National AIDS Control Organization’s Red Ribbon Express Phase III launched by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, in New Delhi on January 12, 2012.jpg|thumb|The Red Ribbon Express train, New Delhi, 2012]]

'''Red Ribbon Express''' is an [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] awareness campaign train by the [[Indian Railways]]. The motto of the Red Ribbon Express is “Embarking on the journey of life”.<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.citizen-news.org/2010/07/red-ribbon-express-on-track-to-good.html Citizen News Service - CNS: Red Ribbon Express: On track to good health]</ref>

== History ==
The Red Ribbon Express was launched in India on [[World AIDS Day]], December 1, 2007. The seven coach train was flagged off by [[United Progressive Alliance]] Chairperson [[Sonia Gandhi]].<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/dec/01look.htm Red Ribbon Express flagged off]</ref> The Red Ribbon Express became the first time information and awareness about HIV/AIDS was disseminated through a train service, Indian Railways.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2007/11/28/sonia-to-flag-off-red-ribbon-express-to-promote-aids-awareness-1196358796.html Sonia to flag off Red Ribbon express to promote AIDS awareness - News Oneindia]</ref> Initial talk of the HIV/AIDS awareness train began over two years before its launch.<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071203203701/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/23/stories/2007112353920500.htm The Hindu : New Delhi News : Finally, it’s green signal for Red Ribbon Express]</ref> The idea of the Red Ribbon Express was developed by the [[Rajiv Gandhi Foundation]], the [[National AIDS Control Organisation]] and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in 2004.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

The Red Ribbon Express’ second phase was flagged off by Sonia Gandhi on World AIDS Day, 2009.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Red-Ribbon-Express-chugs-into-state-with-AIDS-awareness-message/articleshow/5359813.cms Red Ribbon Express chugs into state with AIDS awareness message - The Times of India]</ref> This second phase aimed to reach out to a larger portion of the rural poor and the government hoped that more people would get tested and treated.<ref name=autogenerated4>[http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/red_ribbon_express_reaching_out.php Red Ribbon Express: Reaching out | NDTV.com]</ref>
The train was designed and fabricated by JWT(Delhi Office, INDIA). The train was designed and fabricated by DESIGN C (JWT).
It was operated and maintained whole year during phase-1(2007–08) and phase-2(2009–10).
Mr. Daman Ahuja (National Incharge- Field Planning) from NACO has coordinated the Community Mobilization part all across the three phases of its run across the country.

== Campaign ==
[[File:People specially women visiting the Red Ribbon Express on tour creating AIDS awareness all over India arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012.jpg|thumb|People specially women visiting the Red Ribbon Express on tour creating AIDS awareness all over India arrived in Chennai on May 27, 2012]]
The Red Ribbon Express seeks to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote safe sex and reduce discrimination against AIDS victims in India, especially those in rural regions. India has the third largest population of HIV/AIDS victims worldwide (with over 2.4 million people affected in 2007), after [[South Africa]] (5.7 million) and [[Nigeria]] (2.6 million).<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp Data] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831103339/http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/mapping_progress.asp |date=2009-08-31 }}</ref>

On-platform and off-site communication activities such as exhibits, street plays and demonstrations are used. Treatment and counselling services are also available on the coach.

The projects target audience was broad, including youth groups, women’s groups, student communities, urban slum dwellers and farmers.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

In its first phase the train was expected to travel 27,000 km, reaching 180 stations and holding programmes in over 50,000 villages. To reach outer districts, buses and bicycles are used.

The Red Ribbon Express, in its second phase, also devotes information to general health, hygiene and communicable diseases such as [[swine influenza]], [[tuberculosis]] and reproductive and child health services.<ref name=autogenerated3 />

Government has Launched Third Phase of Red Ribbon Express in New Delhi on 12th Jan, Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad launched the National AIDS Control Organisation's Red Ribbon Express Phase III

== Partners ==
Partners involved in the Red Ribbon Express HIV/AIDS campaign include NYKS, NACO, Indian Railways, [[UNICEF]], State AIDS Control Societies (SACS), National Rural Health Mission, [[Ministry of Railways (India)]], Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, and the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.<ref name=autogenerated3 />

== Response ==
The response of the Indian public to the Red Ribbon Express has fluctuated since its inception.

In November 2008, [[The Indian Express]] reported the response to the Red Ribbon Express’ two-day visit to the district of [[Chandigarh]] as “overwhelming”.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/itsworkdone-redribbonexpressleavescit/386960/ Its work done, Red Ribbon Express leaves city - Indian Express]</ref> The turnout in Chandigarh was over 10,000 people, the highest of any metropolitan area as of November 2008, with over 1,000 visitors receiving guidance from the counsellors on board.<ref name=autogenerated2 />

Bombay News.Net also reported an “overwhelming” response in the district of [[Guntur]] in 2008.<ref>[http://www.bombaynews.net/story/356836 Bombay News - Bombay News Updates | Daily Coverage from Bombay News.Net]</ref>

However, according to [[NDTV]], as of December 2, 2009 the Red Ribbon Express had not generated as much response as expected.<ref name=autogenerated4 /> To increase the public participation in the Red Ribbon Express campaign, the Indian government began offering medical services at stations.

== See also ==
* [[List of named passenger trains of India|List of Indian trains]]

== Notes and references ==
{{Reflist}} Red ribbon five objectives

== External links ==
{{commons category}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060114030254/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/29/stories/2005072915630800.htm] Red Ribbon Express to spread AIDS awareness
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/01/10/stories/2005011005600400.htm] Red Ribbon Express trains to create awareness about AIDS

{{Indian Railways}}

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