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Abstract Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease spectrum of the human immune system with a high prevalence rate. The number of HIV/AIDS cases recorded per month was 182 in 2009, 190 in 2010, 213 in 2011 and 242 in 2012. In 2013-14, the highest number of HIV positive cases was detected in Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur. Among 9,825 people tested in Raipur, 466 were found to be HIV positive. Methodology: A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge and attitude on" HIV/AIDS" among Auto Rickshaw Drivers (ARDs). Data were collected from 100 ARDs from old & new bas stand, railway station area in Durg (CG) by self administered questionnaire. The reliability of the knowledge questionnaire (r= 0.86) and attitude scale (r= 0.7) was established. The pilot study was conducted on 20 samples and was found feasible …