Governor and President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha Dr SC Jamir on Monday termed the Red Cross as a part of volunteers’ search for meaning in life through its dedicated services.
“Red Cross volunteers are at the service of all without any distinction. They are amongst the first to render services in the hard times as well as in the joyous occasions. They are always understanding, dedicated and trained. For them, Red Cross is a part of their search for meaning in life,” said Jamir.
The Governor opined this while addressing the valedictory function of the State-level Youth Red Cross Study-cum- Training Camp held at the Prananath (Autonomous) College, Khordha.
Jamir exhorted the importance of civic consciousness and safety consciousness in every individual for a better and safe world and said the camp would be of immense help in capacity building in Youth Red Cross volunteers to render humanitarian services in an improved manner.
Governor insisted on developing vibrant Youth Red Cross units in all higher education institutions in the State and suggested the Government departments like Health and Family Welfare and Sports and Youth Affairs to involve Youth Red Cross counsellors and volunteers in their humanitarian development activities.
At the outset, Jamir and others paid floral tributes to founder of the Red Cross Sir Jean Henry Dunant.
Among others, Prannath (Autonomous) College governing body president Jyotirindra Nath Mitra, Youth Red Cross, Odisha Secretary Dr Chakradhar Panda, Youth Red Cross Officer Major Dr Kalpana Das, college Principal Dr Pratap Kumar Das were present. Young volunteers were provided various training during the camp.