Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 11: Members of IAS Officers Wives Association today joined Indian Red Cross Society as Life Member in presence of its Chairman, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Shantmanu.
Those who joined the Red Cross Society include President IAS Officers Wives Association, Kaneez Fatima, Secretary, Arunima Sinha, Treasurer, Ridhima Bhagat, Veena Koul, Rajni Sahu, Sushma Chouhan and other members.
Secretary Regional Red Cross Society, R.C. Puri, Director Health Services Jammu, B.S. Pathania, HoD, Blood Bank, GMC, Jammu, Dr. Vijay Sawhney were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, President IAS Officers Wives Association said that main aim to join Red Cross Society is to help strengthen the initiatives of the society and to contribute in the betterment of the society. She said that the association is looking forward to promote Red Cross activities in the state by launching membership drives so that more and more people join this movement to meet challenges during man made or natural disasters besides strengthening Red Cross Society.
She also underlined the need to organize health check-up, legal aid, general awareness camps, skits and plays to generate awareness among general public regarding activities of Regional Red Cross Society.
The Red Cross Society was urged to impart First Aid Training to IAS Officers Wives Association and sensitize them about various other activities of the society
Divisional Commissioner said that Red Cross Society is working hard to serve the mankind. He stressed for involvement of youth, doctors, NGOs, social and religious organizations to strengthen the society for the benefit of needy people.
Secretary IRCS said that the Red Cross is a global movement and its motive is to uphold the human dignity and save precious lives. He highlighted the schemes and activities of Indian Red Cross Society. He added that every effort is being made to strengthen the Red Cross Movement.
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