ICMR-National Institute of Medical Statistics

India HIV Estimates 2021, latest round in the series, was undertaken using UNAIDS recommended ‘Spectrum’ tool as in previous rounds. Spectrum version 6.18, the latest version available during the implementation period, was used. This fact sheet provides estimates on key epidemiological parameters of HIV prevalence, PLHIVs, new infections, AIDS related mortality, elimination of mother to child transmission. The fact sheet also includes progress on 95-95-95.

Focus on location and population is fundamental to an efficient AIDS response. HIV Estimates 2019 report provides vital epidemiological evidence to the programme managers at all levels for prioritization of locations for bottom-up AIDS response. The report identifies 144 districts where either the adult HIV prevalence is ≥1% or the size of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is ≥5000. Together, these 144 districts are estimated to have 63% of PLHIV, 49% of new infections and 55% of PMTCT need in 2019.