The World Red Cross Day was observed on behalf of the Baleswar district administration here on Monday.
Presiding over the programme, ADM A Pani urged upon all concerned to keep up upholding the Red Cross Society’s humanitarian approach for the service of people.
A discussion was held on the topic, ‘For every one every where’ in which speakers remembered Red Cross founder Henry Dunant’s selfless services and vision behind forming it and how Dunant earned credibility of highest standard across the globe.
They discussed the Red Cross’ importance during times of war, natural calamities like flood, earthquake and Tsunami. District Social Welfare Officer Asteria Karketa, Deputy Collector Biswajit Das and District Emergency Officer Dinesh Nayak discussed strategies to make the society more effective in the district.