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Eight days training on First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation was conducted at Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT w.e.f. 20th to 29th November, 2023 for the commercial vehicle drivers and others.
The training was conducted by a team of Doctors from IRCS, JK dispensary led by Dr. Kavita Nijohn and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers assisted by Smt. Kanchan Devi & Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra, Supervisor Pharmacist and Smt. Naziya Bano, FMPHW. They imparted knowledge of commonly occurring situations in our day to day life. It was explained to the participants on the need to remain calm in adverse situations and how to give basic medical aid to anybody, if required.
A hands-on training was demonstrated in CPR and other medical conditions like bruises, cuts, nose bleeding, choking, fracture, transportation, fits etc. by the team. A special session on meditation and yoga was also conducted by the guest lecturer, Smt. Manjari Singh. The training was followed by a doubt clarification session and examination by Doctors assisted by Sh. Joginder Kumar, Pharmacist, IRCS Dispensary.
In the end, Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, IRCS JK-UT added that “as an organization, we feel morally responsible in doing our bit to improve man made and natural disastrous situations in the society. We are working towards promoting awareness and training people on handling medical emergencies especially in golden hour”. The training ended with the distribution of Provisional certificates.
Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT is making all out efforts to reach out to different sections of the society who need help and compassion under the leadership of Sh. Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lt. Governor (Hon’ble President, IRCS) J&K-UT. Today on 25th of Nov., 2023, IRCS, J&K organized a vibrant event, featuring a Raffle draw prize distribution, First Aid Certificates, and the prestigious Life Membership Certificates. The event, held at Red Cross Bhawan, Kachi Chawni, Jammu.
Sh. R.K Shavan, JKAS, MD, JK Project Construction Corporation Ltd. was the Chief Guest and Ms. Rehana Tabassam, and Er Kuldeep Singh Assistant Regional Transport Officer were the Guest of Honour for the said event. The function started with the Lightening of the ceremonial lamp and presentation of bouquet to all the guests.
Ms. Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, in her address welcomed Sh. R.K Shavan, Ms. Rehana Tabassam, Er Kuldeep Singh, distinguished guests- Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT, audience, participants and students of Govt. Girls Higher secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, Jammu. She also briefed about various programme/activities carried out by the Red Cross J&K-UT and defined its role and responsibilities during disasters and first –aid trainings in society. It is pertinent to mention here that the Red Cross Raffle Draw was conducted on 8th May, 2023 and the amount collected through the sale of Red Cross Raffle Draw tickets will go towards providing essential relief, medical assistance, and support to those facing the most challenging circumstances like for the welfare of poor/needy people suffering from different ailments such as cancer, kidney, Liver, Thalasemia and others.
The highlight of the event was the Red Cross Raffle Draw prize distribution, where the winners Ms. Rafia Rasool, Sh. Gaurav Handa, Sh. Swaran Lal and Sh. Sudesh Kumar won the exciting prizes like Laptop, Voltas Window AC 1.5 Ton, LG LED 32’ and LG Microwave respectively. The Red Cross Jammu extends its heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors and participants who contributed to the success of the Raffle Draw.
In addition to the raffle draw, the event also focused on recognizing individuals who completed first aid training through IRCS, J&K-UT. Certificates were awarded to participants, acknowledging their dedication to acquiring essential life-saving skills. The organization believes that empowering community members with first aid knowledge contributes significantly to building a safer and more resilient society.
Furthermore, the event marked the distribution of life membership certificates to individuals who have registered themselves as Life Members by showing their commitment for humanitarian mission. These certificates serve as a token of appreciation for their continued dedication to making a positive impact on the community.
The Chief Guest and Guests of Honour were presented with the Momentoes by the General Secretary. Further in their speech, they congratulated Red Cross for conducting such a successful programme and briefed that there is much more scope of doing activities in a coordinated manner and more scientifically so that we reach and cover the maximum number of people who need Red Cross support. They added that this is a unique organization which takes cares of every section of society especially the sick and the suffering and sought Cooperation of all departments and members of public in reaching out to the unreached.
In the end, Sh. Rohit Khajuria thanked the Guests for giving their valuable time to Red Cross and also thanked distinguished gatherings for making this day special. He also appreciated the efforts of Ms. Rehana Tabassam for motivating the commercial vehicle drivers to attain Red Cross training. He further said that this organization remains steadfast in its commitment to serving the community and looks forward to continuing its efforts in promoting health, safety, and humanitarian values.
43 Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing, Kakryal, Katra along with their Nursing Tutors, Ms. Pooja Rani and Neha Bharti visited Red Cross Bhawan, Jammu today on 20th Nov., 2023 to know about its core activities particularly during the period of man-made or natural disaster like Earth Quakes, Floods, accidents etc.
Dr. Kavita Nijohn, Medical Officer, IRCS described the role of Red Cross Society and how the society is working for the needy, poor and sufferers. Further, she gave them the basic knowledge of First-Aid and explained to them how it can be useful for them in their day to day life. She was assisted by Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra, Supervisor Pharmacist, Red Cross Dispensary.
The visit was conducted under the supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT.
Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT under supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary IRCS JK UT, today, organized a Youth Red Cross cum First-Aid Awareness camp at Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu.
The camp was inaugurated by Sh. Pawan Kumar Gupta, HOD Commerce, Sh. Binny Kumar, Astt. Prof. along with Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officer, Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup Pharmacist and Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, IRCS, J&K-UT. During the session, the students were apprised about the benefits of youth Red Cross, how different programs and activities can be organised by the youth so that the leadership qualities among the students can be inculcate. The students were briefed about the First aid and how it can be useful to them in their daily life. Later on, the students were also made aware of Youth Red Cross Membership and forms were also distributed among the students to become members of IRCS, J&K-UT.
In the end, Prof. Pawan Kumar Gupta thanked the team of Red Cross for giving their valuable time and organizing such a knowledgeable session for their students.
The programme was co-ordinated by Ms. Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, IRCS, JK-UT.
Students of GNM students of Bee ENN college of Nursing, Chak Bhalwal, Jammu along with their Clinical Instructor, Mr. Arjun Singh visited Red Cross Bhawan, Jammu today on 17th Nov., 2023 to know about its core activities particularly during the period of man-made or natural disaster like EarthQuakes, Floods, accidents etc.
Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officer, IRCS described the role of Red Cross Society in our day to day life and doing a noble cause for needy, poor and sufferers. Further, she gave them the basic knowledge of First-Aid and explained to them how it can be useful for them in their day to day life. She was assisted by Vironica Marwah, Field Office, IRCS Jammu Region.
In the end, the team of students along with their instructor interacted with the General Secretary, IRCS, J&K-UT Sh. Rohit Khajuria and queried about how they can become get associated with this noble organization by extending their services to down trodden and those facing distress due to manmade or natural calamities. The General Secretary gave them a very supportive response and encouraged them to take part in the Red Cross Activities.
Eight days First-Aid training was organized by the Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT w.e.f. 6th to 14th Nov., 2023 at Red Cross Bhawan Kachi Chawni Jammu for the Commercial Vehicle Drivers and others.
The eight days session included important topics like basic knowledge of First-Aid and how to provide first aid in wounds, bleeding, musculoskeletal injury, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, bites, drowning, fainting, seizures and unconsciousness. All the participants had hands-on experience of dressing the wound, applying different types of bandages, splinting the injured body part, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and transferring the victim and special sessions on Yoga and Meditation, Mental Health, Eye Check-up, etc.
The training was imparted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon Verma and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, IRCS, JK-UT and were assisted by Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sh. Ravi Kant Magotra, Supervisor Pharmacists and Smt Nazia Banoo, FMPHW.
On the last day, the exam was conducted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon, Sh. Joginder Kumar. The training ended with the distribution of provisional certificates. The training was conducted under the close supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT and shared his thoughts on importance of the subject and emphasized on its relevance in the current time across the world.

 

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) has a long and illustrious history of humanitarian work in J&K-UT. The society’s mission is to provide relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promote health and care of vulnerable people and communities. It is a prominent and reputable organization that carried out a wide range of initiatives and activities to support the different sections of the society under the leadership of Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Sh. Manoj Sinha (Hon’ble President, IRCS, J&K-UT) and supervision of Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, IRCS, J&K-UT. Today, IRCS, J&K started many initiatives which includes:

  1. Free Distribution of Sanitary Napkins and Menstrual Hygiene lecture:- Menstrual hygiene is an important aspect of women’s health and well-being, and providing access to sanitary products and education on the topic is essential. Likewise, today, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT has taken the first of its kind initiative by adopting female students of 9th and 10th class of Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi, Jammu by providing Sanitary Napkins and offered Menstrual Hygiene lecture to them and this initiative will continue in other schools as well. These efforts can help to ensure that girls have access to the necessary resources to manage their menstrual health with dignity and comfort. Menstrual hygiene education is also crucial in dispelling myths and promoting a better understanding of menstruation, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive environment for girls and women.

The camp was inaugurated by Smt. Poonam Sharma, Principal, Govt.
Girls Higher Secondary School, Mubarak Mandi. The lectures were imparted by Dr. Kavita Nijohn and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers.In the end, Smt. Poonam Sharma thanked the team of Red Cross and said that this kind of initiative can have a positive impact on the lives of adopted girls and promote their overall well-being and confidence. It’s important to continue such efforts to empower girls and women in their journey towards a healthy and hygienic Menstrual Cycle.

The camp was co-ordinated by Ms. Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT.

  1. Free Tea Services:- As the winter season has began, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT has started an initiative of free tea service outside the Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Jammu for the patients and their attendants admitted there. The move is widely appreciated by the people.
  1. Youth and Volunteer Programmes:- A substantial portion of the membership of Indian Red Cross Society is made up of young people.
    Young volunteers can make a significant contribution to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable section of the society within their local communities through Red Cross youth Programmes. Indian Red Cross Society, J&K UT took an initiative to establish Red Cross Youth Units in every college of J&K. The main objective of this initiative is to conduct social and health awareness programmes and to encourage the youth to extend their humanitarian services to the society during peace time as well as any man made or natural disaster. A camp was organized in a Govt. Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu.

Today, the camp was inaugurated by Dr. Sanjay Karlupia, Principal, MAM College along with Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officer, Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup Pharmacist and Vironica Marwah, Field Officer, IRCS, J&K-UT. In first half of the session, the students were apprised about the benefits of Youth Red Cross, how different programs and activities can be organised by the youth so that the leadership qualities among the students can be inculcate. The students were briefed about the First aid and how it can be useful to them in their daily life. Later on, the students were also made aware of Youth Red Cross Membership and forms were also distributed among the students to become members of IRCS, J&K-UT. Besides the students, some professors also took interest in the said programme.

In the end, Dr. Sanjay Karlupia thanked the team of Red Cross for organizing such a knowledgeable session and made sure that more and more students of his college will be registered under Youth Red Cross programme and serve the society voluntarily. The programme ended on a fruitful note.

  1. First-Aid training:- The IRCS offers first aid training courses to individuals and organizations, helping people acquire essential life-saving skills. Four days First-Aid Training Programme for the employees of M/S RVS iGlobal at RVS iGlobal- RVS Informatics IT Private Ltd. Narwal Bye Pass Jammu. During the various sessions, Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma and Dr.Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, from IRCS elaborated on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with first hand practical learning sessions, methods of handed fractures, rescue and transportation of patient and use of local resources during disaster along with practical field activities. Mrs. Kanchan Devi, Sup. Pharmacist, Ms. Nazia Bano, FMPHW elaborated on wounds and basic first aid equipments, poisoning, snake bites, stings situations. The training was assisted by and Vironica Marwah, Field Officer.
  1.  Medical, Immunization, Eye Check-up and Dengue Testing Camps:- In an effort to provide essential healthcare services to those in need, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT has organized a comprehensive Medical Check-up, Immunization, Eye Check-up and Dengue Testing Camp in slum area of Roop Nagar, Maratha Colony Trikuta Nagar, Jammu in which 160 children and adults were examined.

A team Red Cross included Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma, Medical Officer,   Sh.Ravi Kant Magotra, Supervisor Pharmacist, Smt. Nazia Bano, FMPHW, Sh. Kuldeep Bhat, Ophthalmologist, Sh. Mustaq Ahmed, Sup. Lab Technician attended the said camp. The camp included Immunization of general health assessments, vital sign measurements, eye examination and consultations to address common health concerns like sanitation, personal hygiene etc. The main focus of the camp was on Dengue Rapid Test. Afterwards, free spectacles were also distributed to needy children by Sh. Rohit Khajuria, IRCS, J&K-UT.

Overall, the Indian Red Cross Society, 1&K-UT is dedicated to alleviating human suffering, ensuring the well-being of vulnerable populations, and promoting health and humanitarian values throughout India. Their initiatives and activities continue to make a significant impact in the UT.

 

The Indian Red Cross Society is a well-known humanitarian organization in India that provides various services to those in need, including medical assistance and support to patients, First-Aid Trainings etc. Likewise, as the winter season has began, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT has started an initiative of free tea service the outside Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Jammu for the patients and their attendants admitted there.

A Certificate of appreciation awarded to Sh. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT by Dr. Navneet Kour, Founder Chairperson NGO Support for playing an important role in our Nation for recognizing the power of working together for a cause on 231st Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh Ji.

Indian Red Cross Society, J&K-UT organized four days First-Aid Training Programme for the employees of M/S RVS iGlobal w.e.f 16th Oct., 2023 to 19th Oct., 2023 at RVS iGlobal- RVS Informatics IT Private Ltd. Narwal Bye Pass Jammu.

During the various sessions, Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma and Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, from IRCS elaborated on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with first hand practical learning sessions, methods of handed fractures, rescue and transportation of patient and use of local resources during disaster along with practical field activities. Mrs. Kanchan Devi, Sup. Pharmacist, Ms. Nazia Bano, FMPHW elaborated on wounds and basic first aid equipments, poisoning, snake bites, stings situations. The training was assisted by and Vironica Marwah, Field Officer.

The training was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Rohit Khajuria, General Secretary, IRCS, JK UT.