The Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch’s Youth Red Cross organised State Youth Red Cross Councellors’ Conclave in the premises of the KIIT University here on Saturday.
Branch President and Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal attending as chief guest said that no place in the world is unreachable to one who has mastered the mantra of love.
A smile on the face and an inclination to serve people help one to get closer to strangers, added Lal.
Governor’s Principal Secretary Madhusudan Padhi urged the youths to be conservative and conscious for the development of the society. KIIT University Registrar Sasmita Samanta lauded the role of the Youth Red Cross in the social service sector.
Higher Education Commissioner-cum-Secretary Saswat Mishra and Red Cross Odisha State branch Secretary Major Dr Kalpana Das also spoke.
On the occasion, the Red Cross newsletter, annual report and first-aid book were released by the guests. Red Cross disaster management coordinator Sumitra Tripathy coordinated the programme.