Red Cross Society

RED CROSS SOCIETY

Aim: The programme aims to instilling the idea of social welfare in students, and to provide service to society without bias. Red Cross Society volunteers work to ensure that the needy get help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity. In doing so, the volunteers learn from people in villages how to lead a good life despite a scarcity of resources. It also provides help in natural and man-made disasters by providing food, clothing and first aid to the disaster’s victims.The broad objectives of Red Cross Society are to:

(i) understand the community in which they work

(ii) understand themselves in relation to their community

(iii) identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process

(iv) develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility

(v) utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems

(vi) develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities

(vii) develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters

(viii) practice national integration and social harmony.

Incharge /Team Member

Dr. Gagandip Cheema
Prof. Hardeep Singh
Prof. Meena Goyal

Contribution

Red Cross Society volunteers work towards community service in health, education, environment, and rural development. Red Cross Society activities include tree plantation, blood donation camps, awareness campaigns, and community service projects in rural areas. The society also provides opportunities for personal development and leadership training, with Red Cross Society volunteers encouraged to take responsibility for planning and implementing social service projects. Participation in Red Cross Society is voluntary, and students can enroll in the program for three years during their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It provides a platform for students to work for the betterment of society while gaining practical experience and developing interpersonal skills. Red Cross Society has made significant contributions to society in various fields and continues to inspire others to serve the community.

Activities of the Club: (July 2017 onwards)

Sr No	Session of Activity (As per academic year)	Title of the Activity	Detail of the Activity
1.	2017-18	Fund Collection by selling of Red Cross Flags	The Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College collected Rs. 85686/- by selling Red Cross Flags. The draft of this money was sent to Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State Branch, Chandigarh.
2.	2017-18	Fund Collection for Teej Fair	The volunteers of Red Cross Society collected Rs. 20000/- for Red Cross Teej Fair held at Baradari Garden. The draft of this money was sent to District Red Cross Society, Patiala.
3.	2017-18	Participation in National Youth Festival	Two Volunteers of Red Cross Society named Ravinder Singh and Rishav Sukhpreet Singh of B.A. Hons. School in English Part III participated in National Youth Festival in Delhi from 12^th Feb 2018 to 14^th Feb 2018.
4.	2018-19	Fund Collection by selling of Red Cross Flags	The Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College collected Rs. 41500/- by selling Red Cross Flags. The draft of this money was sent to Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State Branch, Chandigarh.
4.	2019-20	Blood Donation Camp	On November 6, 2019 The Red Cross Society organized a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with NSS.
5.	2021-22	Fund Collection by selling of Red Cross Flags	The Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College collected Rs. 32000/- by selling Red Cross Flags. The draft of this money was handed over to the Principal on 2^ndSeptember 2021 which was sent to Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State Branch, Chandigarh
6.	2022-23	Poster Making and Quotation writing on National Education Day	On November 11, 2022 the volunteer of Youth Red Cross Society in collaboration with Department of History and Department of Commerce and Management of Government Mohindra College, Patiala celebrated National Education Day. The students paid tribute to Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (First Minister for Education in India) on his birth anniversary by making posters and writing quotes on education.
7.	2022-23	Donation for All India Pingla Ashram	On November 12, 2022 the volunteer of Youth Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College, Patiala ubder the supervision of Dr. Gagandip Cheema, Prof. Hardeep Singh and Prof. Meena Goyal visited All India Pingla Ashram Sanaur Road, Patiala. The volunteers saw the condition of mentally disabled inmates of the Ashram and donated clothes, blankets, shawls and money for them.
8.	2022-23	Blood Donation Camp	On November 25, 2022, The Youth Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College in collaboration with other societies organized a Blood donation camp to commemorate Guru Teg Bahadur ji’s martyrdom.
9.	2022-23	Celebration of Constitution Day	On November 26, 2022 The Youth Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College in collaboration with department of History organized a Quiz Contest (MCQ Test) on the theme ‘LET’S EXPLORE OUR CONSTITUTION’ to celebrate Constitution Day of India. Approximately 65 students participated in the quiz, Thereafter; Preamble of the Constitution was read by the teachers of the department and participants.
10.	2022-23	Poster Making Competition	On December 1. 2022, The Youth Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College organized a poster making competition to observe World Aids Day.
11.	2022-23	Blood Donation Camp	On February 28, 2023, The Youth Red Cross Society of Government Mohindra College organized a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with District Red Cross Society of Patiala.