With the rise in usage of internet and mobile applications, the MSM community has shifted to virtual platforms such as websites, dating apps and social media for solicitation and networking. The virtual intervention is an innovative web based communication strategy which aims to identify and link the virtual network based MSMs with HIV prevention services. The MSM community can access counseling services, free condoms delivered to their door-step, appointment booking for HIV testing and STI screening and information and educational material on HIV.

DL TSU developed the virtual intervention and supported DSACS in its implementation. Now, it has been adopted by NACO for scale up across the country.

The organisation and practice of FSWs in Delhi has shifted from largely hotspot based geographical networking to virtual networking through the increased use of mobile phones, internet and social media. Different types of networks have emerged, making it difficult to reach out to the individual FSWs with the traditional strategies. FSWs operate through Network Operators, including pimps, madams, local vendors, clients and auto drivers for example. To address this changing pattern, DSACS and the Delhi TSU has implemented a program to engage Network Operators in effort to ensure that FSWs working through Network Operators have access to HIV prevention services and supports. Through consultations, trainings and regular meetings, the Network Operators are sensitised about HIV, methods for HIV prevention and the importance of regular HIV testing and other services offered through the TI programs.

This intervention has been adopted by NACO for scale up across the country.

Project Spa Wellness is an HIV prevention intervention designed and implemented to reach FSWs and MSMs engaged in sex work through massage parlors and spas. The FSW TIs and MSM TI provided HIV prevention services to KPs associated with massage parlors, which included community based screening and door step services like counselling, condom distribution and HIV & Syphilis screening. The massage parlor owners/managers were also sensitised through education programs.

This intervention has been adopted by NACO for scale up across the country.

The Guru Chela system in Dera/Gharana have strict rules and regulations, particularly on refraining from sexual practices. However, it was found that most of the Dera community members were sexually active, but did not disclose it. Moreover, they did not have access to information and services to engage in safe sex practices. They were at a risk of contracting HIV and other sexually infectious diseases. To address this gap, the Dera intervention was initiated; wherein sensitization programs with the Gurus were conducted, alongwith apprising the TG community on HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Delhi.

This intervention has been adopted by NACO for scale up across the country.