Indian Red Cross Society Jammu Region

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 9^th and 10^th 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.

2. 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.

4. 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.

5.  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.

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 16^th 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.