Red Cross movement taking to Ladakh, other remote areas of Kashmir and Jammu regions

Jammu, March 11 (Scoop News)- J&K Governor, N. N. Vohra, while appreciating the stupendous role being played by the Red Cross Society  by providing timely aid to the injured, ill and others in distress, he expressed satisfaction that the collections made to the Red Cross corpus by the well-minded citizens, philanthropists and organizations are growing year after year which demonstrate the growth of this organization in J&K State.

The Governor was addressing after giving away awards to officers, individuals and organizations for their appreciable support in organizing the recently held 2-day Red Cross Mela-cum-Raffle Draw at a Prize Distribution Function at Raj Bhavan,

The governor has called for giving impetus to the Red Cross movement by bringing Ladakh and remote areas of Kashmir and Jammu regions under the ambit of its activities to benefit distressed people in the hour of need.

Referring to the Red Cross Melas-cum-Raffle Draws held in 2009 and 2010, the Governor said that both these events were well organized with a large participation and a host of activities in the festive environment. He observed that the Red Cross movement has been making good progress, which is an indicator of public spirit of cooperation to achieve the objective of societal good. He said it is very encouraging that all sections of the society are coming forward to contribute to this noble cause.       

Congratulating the prize winners, the Governor lauded their work done towards the promotion of Red Cross activities. He appreciated the role of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, who is also the Chairman, Regional Red Cross Society, its Hon’y Secretary,  Anil K. Padha, and their team for doing very good work to promote this movement in Jammu region.   

The Principal Secretary to the Governor,  Raj Kumar Goyal and Honorary General Secretary, J&K State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society,  Feroze Ahmad, were prominent among those present on the occasion.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, gave a resume of the activities of the Regional Red Cross Society and its future roadmap. He said that the today’s awards were being given in recognition of the support extended by the awardees in successful conduct of the 2-day Red Cross Mela-cum-Raffle Draw, organized by the Society at the Kala Kendra on February 6-7, this year. He thanked the major sponsors of the Red Cross Mela and added that a revenue of Rs. 12 lakh was collected this year as against Rs. 10 lakh last year.   

The awardees included Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone,  Ashok Gupta, IG CRPF, Jammu, Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Samba, Udhampur and Rajouri,  Sanjeev Verma,  Saurabh Bhagat,  Baseer Ahmed and  Jai Pal Singh respectively, Chairman, J&K Bank, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India, Zonal Office, Jammu, Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Chairman, Citizens’ Cooperative Bank, various educational and other institutions, corporate and industrial houses, philanthropic organizations and individuals. The awards were received either by the awardees or their representatives.

The Hon’y Secretary, Regional Red Cross Society, Jammu,  Anil. K. Padha conducted the proceedings of the function and presented a Vote of Thanks.  

            A cultural programme comprising Gandhiji’s favourite bhajans and instrumental Dogri folk songs on flute and tabla was presented by the artists on the occasion.

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