To commemorate the birth anniverasary of the founder of the Red Cross Sir Jean Henry Dunant, the World Red Cross Day was observed in Kendrapada.
DEO cum Chairman District Junior Red Cross Pradeep Kumar Nag inaugurated the event by hoisting the Red Cross flag. Selected Junior Counsellors of different Blocks joined the programme.
Different competitions like patriotic song, quiz and painting were organised. Head Master, Matiapada Upgraded High School, Manoj Satpathy anchored the prize giving meeting. The DEO elaborated the importance of Red Cross for the society focussing on humanity, the first principle of Red Cross. District Science Supervisor Nisidha Barik joined as chief speaker.
Joint Secretary, JRC, Kendrapara Bankim Bihari Mohanty and Disaster Management Trainer, Brajakishore Das joined as guests of honour. The District JRC Secretary welcomed the guests and delivered the introductory speech. Headmistress of Baladev High SchoolRubina Pradhan presided. District Junior Red Cross Officer Niranjan Behera among others spoke.
Certificates and prizes were distributed to the successful participants.