THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prostitution in India has turned hi-tech with businesstransactions being carried out via smartphones and apps, according to a newstudy.

The findings were revealed in a study conducted by the Kerala State AidsControl Societylink> (KSACS)along with NGOs.

It said that most of those engaged in this profession solicit businessthrough WhatsApp and coordinate on the meeting places.

Speaking to IANS, KSACS Project Director R. Ramesh said that these numberswere of the one who are registered.

“We constantly engage in working among these people and give them regularmedical check up for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases,” saidRamesh.

He said majority of the women in this profession hail from poor families,but there was also a second and third category of people who engaged in it.

“The second category are those who are part time professionals and whoengage in prostitution link>whenthey need money. There third category involves individuals who want to leada luxurious lifestyle and the advent of technology has become a hugeadvantage for all,” Ramesh added.

In Kerala, there are currently 15,802 women and 11,707 male prostitutes.

Among these, two women and 10 men have been identified as HIV positive.