Like other parts of the country, World Red Cross Day was observed at District Head Quarter Udhampur. An informative symposium centered on this year’s theme "Keeping Humanity Alive" was held in the Conference Hall DC Office Complex with Deputy Commissioner, Saloni Rai was the chief guest.
As many as 10 students drawn from different educational institutions of the District Udhampur participated and threw light on the given topic. While highlighting the role and functioning of red cross society in the district, the DC congratulated and motivated the participants to take part in all activities carried out by the District Red Cross Society from time to time for the betterment of needy people.
She urged the participants to volunteer themselves for the Red Cross which is a best platform for serving the needy people. Sunil Kumar of Government Higher Secondary School, Garhi clinched first position and Sandeep Singh of Government Higher Secondary School Boys bagged second position, while Meenakshi Devi of Government Girls Higher School Udhampur and Tanvi Verma of Government Girls High school Garhi shared the third position.
Vijay Kumar Senior Lecturer, Government Model Higher Secondary School Boys, Bodh Raj Senior Lecturer Govt Higher Secondary School Chirayi, Rinku Khanna, Teacher MS Gopal Mandir conducted the proceedings of the programme. Later, the chief guest gave away mementoes and certificates to the participants.