Red Cross Society
Introduction
The Indian Red Cross society was established in 1920 by an Act of Parliament with its National Head Quarters in New Delhi. The president of India is the Patron of Indian Red Cross Society. In November 1920, the Tamil Nadu Branch of IRCS was formed in Chennai. The following are its objectives:
- Promotion and Protection of health and life.
- Self-less service to sick and suffering.
- Promotion of National and International friendship.
- Building –up of the mental and moral capacities of youth and
- Disaster relief to victims of flash floods, cyclonic storms, earth quakes ,accidents, etc.
Fundamental Principles of Red Cross
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary service
- Unity
- Universality
Youth Red Cross
Youth Red Cross unit of Kunthavai Naachiyaar Government College (w),Thanjavur had Mrs.D.MALARVIZHI,Assistant Professor of Economics as the programme officer.All of our college students were members in youth red cross unit of KNGAC.Nearly 300 students were servicing the society as active volunteers.
- Geneva Convention day was celebrated with a Rally.
- Celebrated the Road Safety Week.
- Awareness Programmes on Energy Conservation, Rain water Harvesting were arranged.
- Organized an awareness programme on traffic rules.
- AIDs awareness programme was organized.
- Organized Blood Donation Camp and Blood group identification Camp.
- Arranged seminar on Child Trafficking.
The Youth Red Cross inauguration Programme was held our College on 21.9.2007.Thiru.G.V.Raja Mahendran,Honorary Secretary,IRCS,Thanjavur District inaugurated the programme. Dr.CiciliaPandian, Chairman, IRCS,Thanjavur District, presided over the function.
300 Youth Red Cross volunteers participated in the meeting. Mrs.D.Malarvizhi, Programme officer, Youth Red Cross,KNGAC,Thanjavur, welcomed the gathering .Thiru.G..Raja Mahendran gave a special lecture on Indian Red Cross Society, its objectives, principles and emblem of Red Cross Organization. Selvi.I.Menaga,YRC volunteer,III B.A.Economics,proposed the vote of thanks.
Various activities organized by our College YRC Programme officer as follows.
S.No |
Date |
Activity |
Place |
Resource persons |
1 |
21.9.07 |
YRC inauguration |
KNGAC |
G.V.Raja Mahendiran, Honorary Secretary,IRCS,Thanjavur District. |
2 |
11.12.07 |
Training Program |
Thanjavur RedCross Auditorium |
Dr.Ciciliya Pandian, Chairman, Thanjavur district Red Cross Society- |
3 |
11.1.08 |
Road Safety Awareness |
KNGAC |
Thiru .Palamalai, Regional Manager, |
4 |
26.01.08 |
Tree Plantation Programme |
KNGAC |
Mrs.Jeyammal Eswaramoorthy |
5 |
1.04.08 |
Health Awareness |
KNGAC |
Dr.Cheran & Dr.Ladeepa |
6 |
20.8.08 |
YRC inauguration |
KNGAC |
G.V.Raja Mahendran, Honorary Secretary District Red Cross, Thanjavur. |
7 |
22.09.08 |
Blood Donation |
KNGAC |
Dr.Nasar, IRCS, Thanjavur. |
8 |
12.01.09 |
Road Safety |
KNGAC |
Thiru.Kettappa, Trainer, Tamilnadu Transport Corporation. |
9 |
2.4.09 |
Training Program |
Bharath College |
Dr.Chinnaiyan |
10 |
20.06.09 |
Child Trafficking |
Thanjavur Red Cross Auditorium |
Thiru.Mathew ziarlee |
11 |
3.7.09 |
Blood Donors Day |
Thanjavur Red Cross Auditorium |
Dr.Thiru.M.Rajendiran |
12 |
11.08.09 |
Geneva Convention day Drawing & Essay Competition |
KNGAC |
Dr.Natarajan, District Co-coordinator, Indian Red Cross Society, Thanjavur. |
13 |
12.08.09 |
YRC inauguration& Geneva Convention |
KNGAC |
Thiru.S.Harish |
14 |
16.09.09 |
Blood Identification & Blood Donation |
KNGAC |
Dr.Subbulakshmi |
15 |
18.09.09 |
Road Safety Awareness and traffic rules |
KNGAC |
Thiru.M.Jaya Kumar, Traffic Inspector,Tamilnadu Transport Corporation |
16 |
09.02.10 |
Training Camp |
Bharath College |
Dr.Subbulakshmi& Dr.Natarajan, District Co-coordinator |
17 |
03.08.10 |
YRC inauguration |
KNGAC |
Thiru.Anil Kumar giri |
18 |
12.08.10 |
Geneva Convention day |
KNGAC |
Dr.VasanthaGovindarajan,Secretary,IRCS, Thanjavur District. |
19 |
17.9.10 |
Training Program |
Bharathidasan University |
Dr.Karuppaiyan,YRC Coordinator,BARD,Trichirappalli. |
20 |
20.09.10 |
Rally on Drinking Water Protection |
Thanjavur |
Protection(Tamilnadu Water Board) |
21 |
8.02.11 |
Health Awareness Procession |
Thanjavur |
Health Department.Thanjavur District. |
22 |
10.02.11 |
District Training Programme |
KNGAC |
Thiru.GopalaKrishnan |
23 |
11.2.11 |
Road Safety Awareness |
KNGAC |
Thiru.Murugesan,Inspector of Traffic control, Thanjavur. |
24 |
5.08.11 |
YRC inauguration |
KNGAC |
Dr.VasanthaGovindarajan,Secretary IRCS,ThanjavurDistrict. |
25 |
15.9.11 |
Health Awareness Programme |
KNGAC |
Dr.Subbulakshmi |
26 |
7.2.12 |
Disaster Management |
Thanjavur Red Cross Auditorium |
Thiru.Rajamanickam,Fire Service, Thanjavur. |
27 |
8.2.12 |
Disaster Management |
KNGAC |
Dr.Chinnasamy |
28 |
20.02.12 |
Training Camp |
K NGAC |
Dr.Natarajan,District Co-ordinator,Indian Red Cross Society,Thanjavur. |
29 |
1.7.2012 |
Rally on World Population Day |
KNGAC |
Thiru.Baskaran,District Collector,&Chairman.Mrs.Savithri Gopal, Municipality, Thanjavur. |
30 |
1.8.2012 |
Speech Competition |
John Britto College,Vallam. |
- |
31 |
25.8.2012 |
Rally on Energy Conservation |
Thanjavur Town |
Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Thanjavur. |
32 |
2.1.2013 |
YRC inauguration |
KNGAC |
Dr.VasanthaGovindarajan,Secretary, IRCS,Thanjavur District. |
33 |
6.3.13 |
YRC –Disaster Management&Firstaid Training Programme |
KNGAC |
Dr.Durai manickam,Ex.Fireman,Thanjavur. Dr.Natarajan,District Co-ordinator,Indian Red Cross Society,Thanjavur. Dr.Vasantha,GovindarajanSecretary IC District Red Cross |