May 19th, 2023 | 
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As a mark of respect to the founder of Red Cross Movement Sir Jean Henry Dunant, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region celebrated World Red Cross Day at Teacher Bhawan, Gandhinagar, Jammu on 8th May, 2023. Theme of World Red Cross Day 2023 is : “Everything we do comes # fromtheheart” which focuses on foregrounding the volunteers of the Red Cross and their contribution to the society.
The function started with hoisting of Red Cross Flag by the Chief Guest Sh. Ramesh Kumar, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu who is also Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tribute to Sir Jean Henry Dunant Founder of Red Cross Movement in the presence of Capt. Bana Singh Param Vir Chakra awardee, Sh Rahul Yedav IAS Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu,Sh Shareesh Sharma President J&K Bank Ltd, Sh Ashok Kumar Sharma Director School Education Jammu, Sh. Sandeep Seiontra, Addl. Deputy Commissioner(Adm.) Jammu , Ms Mamta Rajput District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu representative from CRPF BSF, J&K Police, Educational Institutions Prominent citizens ,Former Secretaries, IRCS, Jammu Region. Executive Committee Members of IRCS, Former Red Cross Executive Committee Members and Red Cross volunteers. .
While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, Sh. Ramesh Kumar, IAS, Divisional Commissioner (Chairman Indian Red Cross Society) Jammu Region emphasized to hold Red Cross Mela and also take the imitative to conduct awareness programmes on drug addiction as most of the youths become habitual of drug addiction in addition to ongoing Red Cross Activities and appreciated the efforts made by Red Cross for generating funds through Raffle Draw tickets which were sold by BSF, CRPF, J&K Police, J&K Bank, Educational Institutions Govt. Departments and Corporate / Business Houses and briefed that, there is much more scope of doing activities in more coordinated and scientifically manner being a first responder so that we reach and cover the maximum number of people who need Red Cross support.
The programme started with Pledge by the students of Jain School, Jammu and Red Cross song by Sh. Yash Pal Yash Composer followed by number of Cultural item presented by Carmel Convent Hr Sec School Kunjwani, Jammu, Govt. Girls High School, Gandhinagar, Jammu, F BSF School, Paloura, Jammu, St. Peter Hr. Sec. School, Jammu, Govt High School Chal Largan, Jammu Shangrilla Public School, Jammu and SD Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Jammu respectively.
Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, IRCS, Jammu Region in its address welcomed Worthy Chairman, IRCS, Jammu Region, distinguished guests, dignitaries and the audience and participants for making to this event successful, He also briefed about various programme/activities carried out by the Red Cross, Jammu Region during the year 2022-23 and defined its role and responsibilities during disasters and first –aid trainings in society. It is pertinent to mentioned here and place on record that in the year 2019-20 due to Covid 19 Pandemic and restrictions thereof imposed by the J&K Govt. from time to time, the Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region could not hold Red Cross Raffle Draw, however, this year under the able guidance of the Worthy Chairman (Divisional Commissioner), IRCS, Jammu Region, Red Cross has been able to generate maximum funds which is very higher as compared to all previous years and the same shall be utilized to carry out the activities for welfare of poor/needy people suffering f from different ailments such as cancer , kidney, Liver, Thalasemia and other.
Besides this, the Chief Guest alongwith executive Committee Members of IRCS, and other Prominent Dignitaries also announced Red cross Raffle Draw 2023 Result . There was winner of the first prize who won Wagon R VXI for ticket number 057285 while winner of second prize who won Alto K10 LXI with ticket number 309474 Besides, there were two winners of third prize who won Royal Enfield Bullet 350 CC with ticket numbers 079528 and 051636, Fourth prize was won by two persons with ticket numbers 526902 and 092850 who won Activa Scooty 6G , 5th prize (2) HP Laptop (13+8GB who won two persons with ticket Numbers 468935 and 187612 , 6th prize (2) LG Refrigerator (340 Ltr.) ) who won by two persons with ticket numbers 538457 and 189684, 7th Prize (2) Voltas Window AC (1.5 Ton (2) who won by Two persons with ticket Numbers 318823 and 396978 , 8th Prize (3) LG LED 32” who won by three persons with ticket Numbers 347110, 362884 and 370928, 9th Prize (3) Redmi 11 Prime who won three persons with ticket numbers 047221, 099361 and 116287 and 10th prize (3) LG Microwave (20 Ltr.) who won by three persons with ticket Numbers 488188, 446950 and 284839
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Women and especially schoolgirls in India face the daunting task of maintaining their sanitary health. This exposes economically weak women to a high risk of sanitation-related diseases and complications. The availability of menstrual hygiene products, which also includes disposable and reusable sanitary pads, is highly unstable even in the most developed cities and almost negligible in rural areas located far from prime supply centers. Considering all above challenges Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region is constantly working on spreading awareness about the use of sanitary pads and its free distribution.
Sh. Sat pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross society with his team including Dr. Aasia Noor, Pharmacist and other official staff personally came forward for its distribution amongst the girls of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Khour which is near the border area to promote healthy lifestyle for them. Sat Pal Sharma aware the students about the activities of Red Cross, how it works and what it does. He also explained them about the 7 Principals of Red Cross on which the society functions. Dr. Aasia Noor along with Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup. Pharmacist gave the basic knowledge about First-Aid to more than 500 female students there and also distributed Sanitary pads to female students and further Red Cross shall also put their sincere efforts to provide the same in far flung areas of Jammu Division where it’s access is bit limited and will try to involve more female staff for this distribution process so the students does not feel hesitant in accepting the supplies.
Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region today, on the 10th February, 2023, organized a Medical cum MCH/ Immunization Camp at Municipal Park, Resham Ghar, Mazdoor Basti, Jammu in collaboration with BJP OBC Morcha for the underprivileged people of the society. During the camp, free medicines along with free medical consultation, nutrition advise, Blood Pressure check-up, Eye Checkup was given.
The team of Red Cross Medical Department included Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, Sh. Joginder Kumar, Pharmacist and Smt. Sangeeta Devi, FMPHW visited the camp. The Camp was organized under the supervision of Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region where he made sure that more and more needy people may get benefit from organizing such types of camp in this extreme weather conditions. More than 200 people were screened in the camp and it ended at a positive note.
Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region today, on the 31st January, 2023, organized a Medical/ Eye Check-up Camp at Ahata-e-Wager, A day Care and Recreation Centre at Roop Nagar Jammu for senior citizens of the Society. During the camp, free medicines along with free medical consultation, nutrition advise, Blood Pressure check-up, Eye Checkup was given.
The team of Red Cross Medical Department included Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma, Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officers, Sh. Joginder Kumar, Pharmacist and Sh. Kuldeep Bhat Ophthalmologist visited the camp. The Camp was organized under the supervision of Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region who made sure that the health of the elderly people should be taken care of. The camp ended at a positive note.
As the winter chill turns harsh with each passing day, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region is spreading warmth among the less privileged people of the society by carrying on blanket/ Warm clothes distribution drive to protect them from severe cold during nights.
From past one week the distribution is carried out in different areas of Shalamar, Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Vikram Chowk, Canal Road, Panjtirthi, Satwari, Bahiu Plaza, Bahu Fort, etc. The objective of the initiative is to provide immediate help by way of giving some relief material to the needy/ sufferer to protect themselves from this extreme cold wave, particularly during night hours.
The distribution was personally lead by Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region along with his staff and volunteers. Sharing his experience, he said that various relief distribution activities are being carried out throughout the year and blanket/ warm clothes distribution is the most virtuous initiative. He further appealed to one and all to help in identifying the poor needy, suffering with cold who are really in need of warm clothing/blankets etc. He is day and night performing as a relentless soldier to mitigate the sufferings of the ailing masses.
A Medical/MCH and Immunization Camp was organized today on 6th Jan., 2023 by Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region in the slum areas of Muthi , Jammu in which a team of Medical/ Para Medical staff headed by Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma, Medical Officer assisted by Smt. Sangeeta Devi, Smt. Kanchan Devi, Sup. Pharmacist and others attended the camp. The camp included BP check-up, immunization of children, ladies, nutritional advice etc. The camp was organized under the supervision of Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region.
Although we all take safety precautions in our day to day life, there is every apprehension that emergencies could be occurred at any time. For this reason, it is important to educate about First Aid so one can be prepared to act if any untoward incident takes place. Similarly, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region is continuously making its efforts to create awareness amongst the people of every age group by giving them proper timely First-Aid training so that they can minimize injury and future disability in any disastrous situation.
Similarly, four days First-Aid Training Programme was organized for the employees of Uflex, Unit 2&3, SIDCO Industrial Area, Bari Brahmana, Samba. During the various sessions, Dr. Kavita Nijohn Verma, 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 elaborated on wounds and basic first aid equipments, poisoning, snake bites, stings situations. The trainees were provided with requisite theoretical and practical inputs to handle real life emergency situations.
The training was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, IRCS Jammu Region.
A blood donation camp was organised by Guru Nanak Langar Mission for the thalassemia children in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region and Govt. Medical College Hospital Jammu at Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Chatha, Jammu on 25th December, 2022.
Students of B.Ed Course of National College of Education, Purkhoo Camp, Domana Jammu along with their teacher, Ms. Neetu Sharma visited Red Cross Bhawan Jammu on 10th December, 2022 to know about its core activities particularly during the period of disaster/ any eventuality like natural calamities.
Sh. Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, IRCS Jammu Region gave an elaborate detail of the role of Red Cross Society in the day to day life and doing a noble cause for needy/ poor/ sufferers World-Wide including in India and queried. Further the students enquired about how they can become the member of Red Cross and get associated with this noble organization by extending their services to down trodden and those facing distress due to manmade or natural calamities. The secretary gave them valuable information about the actual programs and services run by the society and very patiently responded and encouraged them to take part in the Red Cross Activities.
Dr. Kavita Nijhon, Medical Officer, IRCS gave them the basic knowledge/ training of First-Aid and explained 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
When you understand first aid, you’ll gain the ability to help those in need. To get the best out of emergency first aid, it’s important to know how and when to help someone. Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region has been putting its best efforts in preparing people to respond to emergencies of all types – from the everyday to the large disaster. Similarly, a mixed batch of trainees who came for 04 days First-Aid Training w.e.f 5th Dec., to 8th Dec., 2022 including employees of Uflex Limited Unit No. 1, SIDCO Industrial Compex, Bari Brahamana, Samba, Commercial Vehicle Drivers and Red Cross Volunteers concluded today.
The highlights of the training revolved around First Aid Kit, Traumas/ Accidents, Transportation of Injured patient, Management of massive bleeding, fracture, Shock, Heart attack, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Snake biting .
Dr.Kavita Nijohn, Dr. Aasia Noor, Medical Officer, IRCS demonstrated keeping in mind how to handle fainting and unconscious patient. Practical of CPR/ Choking was done with active participation of all the participants. Emergency technique of handling bleeding patient, Fracture/accident victims was also emphasized. The Training was assisted by Smt. Kanchan Devi Sup. Pharmacist.
The exam was conducted by Dr. Kavita Nijhon assisted by Sh. Joginder Kumar, Pharmacist.
The training was conducted under the supervision of Sh.Sat Pal Sharma, Hony. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region. While interacting with the trainees, he briefed them about the very purpose of this training and how it can be a great help to others in their normal day to day life by applying the knowledge of First-Aid acquired by them. He also told them about how they can while performing their normal duties also become a hero by applying the knowledge of first-aid during any kind of mishaps/road accidents etc..
