ESL Narasimhan asks IRC cadres to intensify campaign on blood donation

Visakhapatnam: Governor of Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan directed the Indian Red Cross (IRC) units to conduct at least one special camp per month to take Swachh Bharat programmes including cleaning of roads and other public gathering places. He called upon the Indian Red Cross cadre to take up ‘Intitiki Red Cross’ programme to create more awareness among the people on  blood donation.

Governor Narasimhan participated in the Indian Red Cross prize distribution programme held in the city on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, he explained about the Indian Red Cross services.  He called upon the police department to ensure every police to be member of the Indian Red Cross. 

On the occasion, the governor presented the prizes to the winners of the essay writing competitions conducted on the topic “say no to alcohol and drugs.’ He also presented the ‘Prana Rakshaka’ awards.  

District Red Cross Society chairman Venugopal explained about the activities of the society in Visakhapatnam. Former IAS officers Rechal Chattarjee,   Balasubrahmanyam, Chairman, VPT M T Krishna Babu, Collectors of various districts including Kona Sasidhar, B Lakshmikantham, Karthikeya Mishra, KVN Chakradhar Babu and Pravin Kumar were also present.