YRC – Indira Gandhi University

Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur places full attention in spreading the waves of ambitions of Indian Red Cross Society(IRCS). Accordingly, it establishes unique unit named Youth Red Cross (YRC) to provide ample opportunities to the young people i.e. students to feel empowered to take all humanitarian actions, energy ideas and innovations to this noble agenda. Further, to enjoy sense of mutual respect, young people bring needed ideas and skills for all form of humanitarian activities.

Jurisdiction and Aim of UYRC

University Youth Red Cross shall have jurisdiction as I.G. University, Meerpur shall have time to time or in accordance of directions of Indian Red Cross Society, Haryana State Branch or the case may be.

In accordance to fundamental principles of Red Cross- Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality, YRC shall act as per guidelines of Indian Red Cross Society, Delhi and Haryana State Branch. Moreover, its main purpose is to initiate and ignite young minds for promoting humanitarian principles and values, health and care activities and programmes/events related disaster management etc. It shall also work for eradication of social evils.

Who can join UYRC?

As per Indian Red Cross Society, students of the university and affiliated colleges/institutions may join YRC. There shall be different units of boys and girls as per the strength of volunteers. The counselor(s) Teacher incharge(s) will be appointed to coordinate the activities of their respective units.

Activities/Events of YRC

To conduct/organize camps, campaigns, rallies, training, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, tours/trips, extension lectures of volunteers regarding:

Promotion of Health and Hygiene, Social Welfare, Protection of Environment and Disaster Preparedness etc.;
Blood Donation;
First Aid and Minimization/Prevention of Human Suffering;

Awareness of HIV and AIDS;
Inculcation of Healthy Living Habits;
Awareness of Road Safety and Traffic Sense;
Promotion of National and International Friendship and Understanding;
Aware people about role and responsibilities of Red Cross and encourage them to contribute for the same;
Interaction with Differently Abled Persons;
Observe Important Days prescribed by Indian Red Cross Society or Indian Red Cross Society Haryana State Branch from time to time and
Any activity corresponding to fulfillment of objectives of IRCS/IRCS Haryana State Branch/UYRC.

YRC will issue certificates to volunteers on account of their participation. In addition to these, University YRC, IGU Meerpur will award merit certificates to volunteers of UTDs and Colleges as per guidelines of IRCS, Haryana State Branch from time to time/ Rules of YRC IGU Meerpur.

Officials of Youth Red Cross at University Level

Dr. Samridhi	Email.: [email protected] Mob. 9416176634	Programme Coordinator
Dr. Reena Hooda	Email.: [email protected] Mob. 7082294509	Female Counsellor
Dr. Jasvinder Singh	Email.: [email protected] Mob. 9896117311	Male Counsellor
Dr. Ritu	Email.: [email protected] Mob. 8076834103	Counsellor (Female) for UTDs
Sh. Pawan	Email.: [email protected] Mob. 8814885248	Counsellor (Male) for UTDs

IGU Meerpur Youth Red Cross Executive Committee for 2020-21

Prof. J.P. Yadav, Vice- Chancellor	Chairman (Ex-Officio)
Prof. Parmod Kumar, Registrar	Member
Prof. Vijay Kumar, Dean Students’ Welfare	Member
Prof. Tej Singh, DCDC	Member
General Secretary, IRCS, Haryana State Branch, Chandigarh	Member
Nominee of Higher Education Commissioner/DGHE, Panchkula (In charge of YRC)	Member
Director, Youth Welfare	Member
Principal, GCW, Gurawara, Zonal Convener	Member
Principal, RBS- SIET Zainabad, Zonal Convener	Member
Secretary, District Red Cross Society, Rewari	Member
Principal, Government College, Narnaul, Zonal Convener	Member
Secretary District Red Cross, Society, Rewari	Member
Secretary District Red Cross, Society, Mahendergarh	Member
Secretary District Red Cross, Society, Narnaul	Member
Program Coordinator, NSS	Member
Two YRC Volunteers as students nominees 1. Mr. Ravinder, MBA 2. Ms. Komal, M.Com	Member
Dr. Samridhi, Programme Coordinator, YRC	Secretary

Progress report of YRC for the session 2021-22

Activities organized by Youth Red Cross, IGU Meerpur (2022-23)

Date	Activity
10.08.2022	Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan
13.08.2022	Celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
14.08.2022	Tree Plantation Drive on the occasion of Har Ghar Tiranaga Abhiyan
14.08.2022	Nukkad Natak on Har Ghar Tiranaga Abhiyan
15-21.09.2022	Volunteers’ participation in State Level Boys Adventure Camp
22.09.2022	Celebration of Shahidi Diwas
01-07.11.2022	Attended State Level Girls Training Camp at Varindavan, U.P
14.11.2022	World Diabetes Day
01.12.2022	World Aids and Disabled Day
09.12.2022	Road Safety Day
20.12.2022	Blood Donation Camp
24-26.03.2023	AIDS Awareness Campaign on the Occasion of National Youth Day Campaign
16-21.03.2023	Volunteers’ participation in Inter State Training Camp at Kurkushetra
22.03.2023	World Water Day
24.03.2023	World TB Day
07.04.2023	World Health Day
13.04.2023	Ad Making Competition
05.05.2023	World Asthama Day
08.05.2023	Red Cross Day
31.05.2023	World Tobacco Day

Activities organized by Youth Red Cross, IGU Meerpur (2019-20)

Date	Activity
---------------	Enrollment of YRC Volunteers for 2019-20
30.08.2019	Attended AGM of IRCS held at Raj Bhawan, Haryana(YRC, IGU Meerpur received YRC Award)
25.09.2019	Sensitization/Awareness Programme on Road Safety
01.10.2019	Awareness Programme on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day (Poster Making Competition)
02.10.2019	Sensitization Programme for Health & Hygiene
04.02.2020	Awareness Programme on World Cancer Day

Activities organized by Youth Red Cross, IGU Meerpur (2018-19)

Date	Activity
August-September 2018	Enrollment of YRC Volunteers for 2018-19
31.08.2018	Meeting of Youth Red Cross Sub Committee, IRCS, Haryana State Branch (Attended by Programme Coordinator)
----	Awareness and publicity regarding enrollment on Haryana Red Cross App
28.09.2018	Blood Donation Camp (102 Units collected)
03.11.2018	Awareness Campaign for Celebration of Pollution Free Diwali
03.12.2018	Expert Talk on occasion of World Aids Day (1st Dec.) in collaboration of Women Study Centre and NSS
20.05.2019	Meeting of YRC Executive Committee of IGU Meerpur