MUMBAI: The debate on making HIV tests mandatory before marriage has been rekindled. The state women and child development department is actively considering the move. Varsha Gaikwad, minister, women and child development, told TOI that her department would be consulting various sections of the society in this regard.
Maharashtra state government consulting on mandatory pre-marital HIV tests
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