Maharashtra to unveil HIV-friendly pvt sector workplace policy - TOI (14.09.2010)

This report i read in todays times of india. IT was a report on the step taken by the maharashtra govt. to introduce 'HIV-friendly workplace policy'. According to which the employees will be given the facility to conduct an HIV test and also that those who are tested positive will not be given the pink slip. In this way they would like to ensure that the HIV positive employee would not face stigma. Financial help will also be given to those who would like to follow up for treatment.

However, no special measure was suggested to be taken for those who do not wish to further  take treatment.

Despite this one loophole, the project seems to be very uplifting and will encourage those who do not take the test for social reasons.