On April 11, 2025, a preliminary meeting regarding the Village Adoption Programme was convened at Lower Kitam Ward. The meeting witnessed the active participation of key stakeholders including Mr. Kishore Sharma (Ward Panchayat), Mr. Roshan Kaushik, Mrs. Sabitri Sharma (former Panchayat President), SHG group members, Mr. Bhim Subba (RRC Nodal Teacher, Kitam Senior Secondary School), Anganwadi workers, and enthusiastic youth from the village.
The primary objective of the Village Adoption Programme is to educate community members on the fundamentals of HIV/AIDS and related public health issues. This initiative will be implemented through a community-led model under the aegis of the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SACS). The program aims to strengthen grassroots awareness and empower local communities to play a proactive role in health education and HIV/AIDS prevention.