Inauguration of Sahyadri Youth Red Cross Unit and SERV team training at Sahyadri Campus
02-Nov-2019
The Sahyadri Youth Red Cross Unit was inaugurated by Mr. C.A. Shanthram Shetty, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, DK Branch, on 2nd Nov’19. The training of the first Social Emergency Response Volunteer Team was kick-started the same day. The training will continue for two days.
Mr C.A. Shanthram Shetty, in his inaugural address spoke about the importance of students’ active participation in rendering selfless service to humanity. He gave a brief about the history and working of the Red Cross Society and appreciated Sahyadri for starting the Youth Red Cross Unit.
The Chief Guest of the inaugural function was Mr. Prabhakar Sharma, S.A., KAS, Hon. Secretary, IRCS, DK. He related his experience in Red Cross and how it impacted and changed his life. He urged the students to participate in as many social activities as possible involving selfless service. He had nothing but admiration for Sahyadri for their initiative to set up a Youth Red Cross Unit which is something very rare when it comes to professional technical colleges. Dr. R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal, who also presided over this event, delivered the presidential address and wished the team a successful two-day training programme.
Mr Sacheth Suvarna, SERV Coordinator, IRCS DK; Mr. Ashwin Kumar and Mrs. Gloria Rodrigues are the resource persons for the training programme.
Mrs. Shreelatha U.A., Academic Administrative Officer; Mrs. Rashmitha Girish Nishal, Student Welfare Officer and Mr. Ankith S. Kumar, Student Counselor, were present. Around 30 students from all branches of engineering and MBA, will be participating in the two-day training. They will be trained by experts in basic first aid.
