National Baseline High Risk and Bridge Population Behavioural Surveillance Survey 2001: Part I - Female Sex Workers and their Clients

BSS in the general population and high-risk groups is proposed to be undertaken thrice during the period 2001-2005.

The present report details the observations of the national baseline BSS survey among high risk and bridge groups, female sex workers and clients of female sex workers, which was conducted in 32 States and Union Territories of the country. This baseline provides basic information needed to strategize and prioritise programs under NACPII during its five years of implementation.