• Dr. Nav Shagan Deep Kaur
• Mr. Maneet Sharma

Adolescence is a period of stress and strain, storm and strife by G. Stanley Hall, reflecting the intense emotional, psychological and physical changes that adolescents undergo. During this time, adolescents are exploring their identity, sexuality and relationships, often without sufficient guidance or reliable sources of information. As adolescents are one of the most vulnerable populations to HIV infection due to a combination of biological, social, and behavioral factors, hence comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS is critical to equipping young people with the tools they need to make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health. This paper explores the importance of HIV/AIDS education among adolescents, identifies barriers to effective knowledge dissemination and highlights strategies for improving awareness and prevention efforts.

HIV/AIDS, Sustainable development, Health care access, National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Global HIV response, Youth and HIV prevention

"Knowledge is Protection: HIV/AIDS Education for Adolescents", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.k792-k795, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505B68.pdf

"Knowledge is Protection: HIV/AIDS Education for Adolescents", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppk792-k795, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505B68.pdf