Addressing an ambulance distribution ceremony at Raj Bhavan here on Monday, Governor Ram Naresh Yadav said that foundation of Red Cross has been laid on self-inspired service. District and sub-district branches should also discharge their duties with the same spirit.
The Governor handed over keys to ambulances to representatives of Ujjain, Burhanpur, Ratlam, Mandsaur and Morena districts. Madhya Pradesh Red Cross Chairman Mukesh Nayak, Principal Secretary to Governor Vinod Semwal and Shashi Kiran Nayak were present on the occasion.
Governor Yadav said that Red Cross is a global organisation dedicated to the service of suffering humanity. Popularity of Red Cross has been proved by the way in which people have reposed faith in it by and large. This is a precedent worth of emulation. Yadav said that proper use of ambulances should be ensured.
Mukesh Nayak informed that ambulance service is available with all district and sub-district branches of Red Cross in Madhya Pradesh. At present, Red Cross has 132 ambulances in the state. It is special achievement for the state branch in entire country. Congratulating office-bearers of Red Cross, the Governor urged to work with dedication and brighten name of Madhya Pradesh Red Cross.
Representatives of district and sub-district office-bearers of Red Cross and Raj Bhavan’s senior officers and employees were also present on the occasion.