Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 16: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar today marked World Blood Donor Day by organizing a blood donation camp at the Institute’s Medical Unit.
The initiative was led by the NCC Unit of NIT Srinagar under the aegis of the 9 J&K Girls Battalion, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Club, Sports Club, Alumni Association NIT Srinagar, Medical Unit, and SMHS Hospital (Government Medical College Srinagar).
Held under the national theme “Nation First, Donate Blood, Save Lives,” the camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, staff and faculty. A total of 77 pints of blood were collected, with 80 voluntary donors and 18 NCC cadets actively participated.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Binod Kumar Kanojia, said, “Such initiatives reflect the true spirit of service and responsibility that we aim to nurture in our students”.
Notably, Dr Nitika Kundan, Associate NCC Officer (ANO) and event coordinator, also donated blood herself.
The blood donation camp was supported by the presence of all key coordinators, who also donated blood in the camp. These included Prof M A Shah, Dean Alumni and International Affairs, Dr Nitika Kundan, Dr Jitendra Gurjar (NSS), Dr Ashok Kumar (EBSB), Dr Gowhar Nabi (Medical Officer) and Dr Manoj Kumar (SAS).
The medical team from SMHS Hospital comprised Dr Ulfat Gul, Dr Ifla, Blood Bank Manager Aadil Mustafa Bhat, Lab Technicians Zahoor Ahmad and Ishfaq Ahmad, and Nurse Rozy Jan, who ensured smooth and safe blood collection throughout the event.
From NIT Srinagar’s Medical Unit, the team comprised Dr Urnaib Riyaz (Dental Surgeon), Dr Tasaduq Nazki (Physiotherapist), Mohammad Abrar Khan (Senior Pharmacist) and Fairoz Malla (Psychology Counselor).
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