The Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch in association with the IFRC organised a national workshop on “Lesson Learnt from Fani” here on Thursday under the guidance of Red Cross Society Branch Secretary Major Dr Kalpana Das.
Discussions were held on how the Red Cross was prepared for facing the Cyclone Fani and the way it managed the disaster during and after.
The aim of the programme was to find the drawbacks and solutions for better management of disaster in future.
Governor and Indian Red Cross Odisha State Branch President Prof Ganeshi Lal praised the Odisha Red Cross for responding the disaster efficiently and successfully and also express his words of heart for being a part of distribution of relief materials to the distress and needy victims personally in affected areas.
Health Minister Naba Kishore Das spoke about the timely support and service rendered by the Red Cross. School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash explained how the volunteers of Junior Red Cross and Youth Red Cross were engaged in rescue operations.
Dr Kalpana Das said the service to needy at that time was the holiest job. In the meeting, members of Qatar Red Crescent Society, Canadian Red Cross, ECO, IFRC and IRCS NHQ were present.