The State level YRC camp for girl volunteers organised by the Youth Red Cross State unit began from March 28 here.
The main objective of the three-day camp is to explore the confidence of the girl volunteers and help them develop their skill and confidence that will last a lifetime.
During the camp, the volunteers will be trained on various topics like history of Red Cross movement, fundamental principles, first aid, HIV/AIDS, health and hygiene, voluntary blood donation, road safety and leadership and yoga. Various competitions will also be organised during the camp to harness the literary potentiality of the Youth Red Cross volunteers.
Higher Education, Science and Technology, R and D Minister Dr Pradip Kumar Panigrahi inaugurated the training camp as chief guest.
Vice Chancellor of Ramadevi University Prof Dr Padmaja Mishra joined as guest of honour. Dr Gyanabrata Mohanty, honorary secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State branch and secretary, Youth Red Cross extended welcomed all the guests and participants.
Among others, Youth Red Cross Officer Dr Maj Kalpana Das, YRC counsellors Gopal Krushna Mishra and Susil Kumar Pattanaik were present.