Red Cross God’s own organisation: Chief Secy

--World Red Cross Day celebrated

BHUBANESWAR: “Red Cross is God’s own organisation, revered by all,” said State Chief Secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra while addressing the gathering at a State-level function hosted by Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch (IRCS-OSB) here on Thursday on the occasion of World Red Cross Day.

Mohapatra appreciated the humanitarian initiatives taken by the IRCS-OSB and urged its volunteers and officials to carry forward the good work. He lauded Red Cross for opening Jan Aushadhi (Generic Medicine) counters in the State which has been replicated by other States. 

He said the Red Cross’s community based disaster preparedness and Multi Purpose Cyclone Shelters, which has been adopted by the Government later, saved precious lives of people during Super Cyclone, recent Phailin and flood. He urged the office bearers and members to undertake more such innovative humanitarian activities and thanked the organisation on behalf of the State Government.

Awards and certificates were presented to successful students and youths for their excellent jobs in social service sector.  

Among others, School and Mass Education department Secretary Usha Padhee, Prof Asha Hans, Cooperation Assistant of International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) John George Red Cross Members, IRCS-OSB honorary secretary MP Mohanty, counselors and volunteers of the Red Cross and invitees in large numbers attended the celebration.