Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch

Annual Report for 2015 – 2016

His Excellency Dr. K. Roasaiah Governor of Tamil Nadu President, Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch

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ACTIVITIES OF STATE BRANCH FOR 2015 – 2016

I. Office Bearers of IRCS TN branch - II. Committees & Sub Committees of State Branch - III. Relief Activities - IV. Voluntary Blood Donation Camps - V. Day Care Hospital - VI. Urban Family Welfare Centre - VII. Vocational Training & Rehabilitation Centre for Differently Abled - VIII. Youth Red Cross - IX. Junior Red Cross - X. Celebrations - XI. Membership Enrollment - XII. PROJECTs - a) Disaster Management - b) First Aid Training - c) Family News Service - d) Family Counselling Centre - e) Nurse Aide - f) IPCD - g) Free Hearse Van Service - h) JSSK - i) Other activities - XIII. List of Donors - XIV. XV. Activities of District Branches 2015 – 2016 - XVI. List of Sub Branches - PHOTOGRAPHS - XVII. Audit Report and Accounts of State Branch 2015 – 2016 -

I. OFFICE BEARERS

PRESIDENT : DR. K. ROSAIAH HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU

VICE – PRESIDENT : DR. A. MURUGANATHAN (Upto 07/03/2016)

CHAIRMAN : DR. HARISH L METHA

VICE – CHAIRMAN : DR. D.A. PRABAKAR

GENERAL SECRETARY : THIRU M.S.M. NASRUDDIN

HON. TREASURER : THIRU M. SENTHILNATHAN

HON. LEGAL ADVISOR M/s P.V.S. GIRIDHAR & SAI ASSOCIATES

STATUTORY AUDITOR M/s SELVARAJAN & CO. II. COMMMITTEES & SUB COMMITTEES OF STATE BRANCH

1. MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1. Dr. Harish L Metha Chairman - IRCS TNB 2. Dr. D.A.Prabakar Vice Chairman – IRCS TNB 3. Thiru M.Senthilnathan Hon.Treasurer – IRCS TNB 4. Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin General Secretary – IRCS TNB 5. Thiru R. Baskaran Secretary - IRCS Ariyalur District Branch 6. Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan Life Member, Secretary - IRCS Chennai District Branch 7. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy Vice President - IRCS Coimbatore District Branch 8. Thiru R.M. Balasubramaniam Chairman - IRCS Cuddalore District Branch 9. Thiru V.K. Kandasamy Secretary - IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch 10. Thiru N. Sheikh Dawood Secretary - IRCS Dindigul District Branch 11. Thiru Thomas V. John Secretary - IRCS Erode District Branch 12. Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam Secretary - IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch 13. Dr.H. Mary Jessy Roch Chairperson – IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch 14. Thiru J. Williams Secretary - IRCS Karur District Branch 15. Thiru P. Shanmugam Secretary - IRCS Krishnagari District Branch 16. Dr. A.R. Ganesan E.C. Member - IRCS Madurai District Branch 17. Thiru K. Elakkuvan Secretary – IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch 18. Thiru C.R. Rajesh Kannan Secretary - IRCS Namakkal District Branch 19. Thiru Morris Santha Cruz Secretary – IRCS The Nilgiris District Branch 20. Thiru N. Jayaraman Secretary - IRCS Perambalur District Branch 21. Dr. J. Raja Mohamed Secretary - IRCS Pudukkottai District Branch 22. Thiru M. Ragland Madhuram Secretary - IRCS Ramanathapuram District Branch 23. Thiru L.Raja Sundar Singh EC Member - IRCS Salem District Branch 24. Thiru K. Kannappen Vice Patron - IRCS Sivaganga District Branch 25. Thiru S. Rajamanickam Chairman - IRCS Thanjavur District Branch 26. Thiru R. Ramasamy Chairman - IRCS Theni District Branch 27. Thiru A. Vanniaraja Treasurer - IRCS Thoothukudi District Branch 28. Er. G. Rajasekaran Chairman - IRCS Tiruchirappalli District Branch 29. Thiru Megalingam Vice Patron - IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch 30. Thiru R.Damodharan Secretary - IRCS Tiruppur District Branch 31. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran Secretary - IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch 32. Thiru P.Indira Rajan Chairman - IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch 33. Thiru J. Varadarajan Secretary - IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch 34. Thiru C. Indernath Secretary - IRCS Vellore District Branch 35. Dr. C. Baladandayutham Chairman - IRCS Villupuram District Branch 36. Thiru Syed Abudhahir Secretary I/C-DD HS IRCS Virudhunagar District Branch 37. Dr. Harish L Metha Chairman - IRCS Chennai District Branch

2. FINANCE COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB - Chairman

(ii) Two Members of the Managing Committee: - Members

(a) Thiru R.M. Balasubramaniam – Chairman, IRCS, Cuddalore (b) Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan – Secretary, IRCS, Chennai

(iii) Hon. Legal Advisor – Thiru P.V.S. Giridhar, M/s PVS Giridhar & Sai Associates, Lingy Chetty Street, Parry’s Corner, Chennai - Member

(iv) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB - Member

(v) Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB - Member

(vi) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB - Special Invitee

(vii) Thiru B. Selvarajan, Statutory Auditor, IRCS TNB - Special Invitee

3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB - Chairman

(ii) Five Members of the Managing Committee: - Members

(a) Thiru P. Indirarajan – Chairman, IRCS, Tiruvannamalai (b) Er. G. Rajasekaran – Chairman, IRCS, Trichy (c) Thiru Thomas V. John – Secretary, IRCS, Erode (d) Thiru R. Ramasamy – Chairman, IRCS, Theni (e) Thiru C.R. Rajesh Kannan – Secretary, IRCS, Namakkal

(iii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB - Member

(iv) Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin,General Secretary, IRCS TNB - Ex-Officio Member

(v) A Representative having expertise in any field of Organization’s functions to be nominated by the President of the State Branch - Member

IRCS TNB – SUB COMMITTEES YRC SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Secretary, Higher Education, Govt. of TN - Chairman (ii) Joint Secretary, Higher Education, Govt. of TN (iii) Director of Collegiate Education, Govt. of TN (iv) Director of Technical Education, Govt. of TN - Co-Chairmen (v) Er. G. Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS, Trichy - Convener (vi) Er. P. Subramani, Chairman, IRCS, Dindigul (vii) Tmt. U. Poongothai, Secretary, IRCS, Coimbatore (viii) Secretary, IRCS, Kanyakumari (ix) Thiru V. Kannappen, Vice Patron, EC Member, IRCS, Sivaganga (x) Thiru Subramanian, IRCS, Tenkasi (xi) Thiru A. Kanagaraj, Jaya Group of Colleges (xii) Thiru Chandrasekar, Kevincare, Cuddalore (xiii) Dr. Prof. R. Anuradha, Chennai (xiv) Prof. Venu Kumar, Nagercoil (xv) Prof. Ravishankar, Arignar Anna Arts College (xvi) Dr. G. Baskaran, University of Madras (xvii) Dr. B. Kumar, Anna University (xviii) MGR University (xix) Law University (xx) Educational University (xxi) VIT University (xxii) Satya Bama University (xxiii) SRM University (xxiv) Karunya University (xxv) Representatives from all Universities (xxvi) All YRC Zonal Co-ordinators - Members (xxvii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxviii)Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxix) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xxx) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

JRC SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Director of School Education, Govt. of TN - Chairman (ii) Director of Matriculation Education, Govt. of TN (iii) Director of Elementary Education, Govt. of TN (iv) Regional Officer, CBSE - Co-Chairmen (v) Joint Director of School Education (NSS) (vi) Joint Director of Matriculation Education (vii) Joint Director of Elementary Education - Vice Chairmen (viii) Dr. H. Mary Jessy Roch - Vice Chairperson (ix) Thiru Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS, Ramnad - Convener (x) District Educational Officer – South Chennai (xi) District Educational Officer – North Chennai (xii) District Educational Officer – Central Chennai (xiii) District Educational Officer – East Chennai (xiv) District Educational Officer – Tiruvallur (xv) District Educational Officer – Kancheepuram (xvi) Chief Educational Officer – Chennai Corporation, Saidapet (xvii) Thiru P. Shanmugam, Secretary, IRCS, Krishnagiri (xviii) Secretary, IRCS, Tirunelveli (xix) Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, Secretary, IRCS, Kancheepuram (xx) Thiru V. Radhakrishnan, Treasurer, IRCS, Perambalur (xxi) Thiru C.R. Rajesh Kannan, Secretary, IRCS, Namakkal (xxii) Thiru V. Kannappen, EC Member, IRCS, Sivaganga (xxiii) Thiru S.N. Janardhanan, IRCS, Katpadi (xxiv) Thiru G. Selvathirumal, Thiruvannamalai (xxv) Thiru Syed Abudahir, IRCS, Dindigul (xxvi) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB - Members (xxvii) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxviii)Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xxix) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

SPECIAL PROJECTS SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Thiru R. Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS, Tiruppur - Chairman (ii) Er. N. Sheikh Dawood, Secretary, IRCS, Dindigul - Vice Chairman (iii) Dr. C.M. Baladandayutham, Chairman, IRCS, Villupuram (iv) Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS, Dharmapuri (v) Thiru J. Williams, Secretary, IRCS, Karur (vi) Thiru Megalingam, Vice Patron, IRCS, Tirunelveli (vii) Thiru V.S. Ramana, L&T, Chennai - Members (viii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (ix) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (x) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xi) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

RULES, BYE LAWS & SERVICE RULES SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. J. Raja Mohamed, Secretary, IRCS Pudukottai - Chairman (ii) Dr.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson , IRCS, K/Kumari - co-opted Member (iii) Thiru Thomas V. John, Secretary, IRCS, Erode (iv) Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS, Dharmapuri (v) Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, Secretary, IRCS, Kancheepuram (vi) Thiru R. Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS, Ariyalur (vii) Thiru J. Williams, Secretary, IRCS, Karur - Members (viii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (ix) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (x) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xi) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

DISASTER MITIGATION SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Thiru J. Varadarajan, IRCS, Tiruvarur - Chairman (ii) Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur - Member (iii) Thiru R.M. Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS, Cuddalore (iv) Thiru V. Joseph, Vice President, IRCS, Karur (v) Thiru K. Ilakkuvan, Secretary, IRCS, Nagapattinam (vi) Thiru A. Vanniaraja, Treasurer, IRCS, Tuticorin (vii) Thiru S.Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS, Salem (viii) Dr. A.R. Ganesan, EC Member, IRCS, Madurai (ix) Thiru S. Vairavaraj, IRCS, Tirunelveli (x) Thiru Kumareswaran, IRCS, Vellore (xi) Nattamai NMB Kajamoideen, IRCS Dindigul - Members (xii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xiii) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xiv) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xv) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

FIRST AID SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. Vasigaran, IRCS, Tuticorin - Chairman (ii) Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, Secretary, IRCS, Kanchipuram - Vice Chairman (iii) The Director of Fire Services, Govt. of TN, Chennai (iv) Tmt. Kumudha Palanisamy, Vice President, IRCS, Coimbatore (v) Thiru V.M. Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS, Madurai (vi) Secretary, IRCS, Tirunelveli (vii) Thiru Thiru Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS, Ramnad (viii) Thiru N. Jayaraman, Secretary, IRCS, Perambalur (ix) Thiru S.Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS, Salem (x) Thiru S.N. Janardhanan, IRCS, Katpadi (xi) Thiru Palanivel, IRCS, Chennai (xii) Thiru Muniraj Pandith, IRCS, Chennai (xiii) Thiru Chinnaraj, IRCS, Dindigul (xiv) Thiru Kalaiarasan, IRCS, Ariyalur (xv) Thiru Vimalraj, IRCS, Cuddalore (xvi) Dr. Edwin, IRCS, Thanjavur (xvii) Thiru P.K. Padmanabhan, IRCS, Villupuram (xviii) Thiru Vijay Kumar, IRCS, Tiruvannamalai - Members (xix) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xx) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxi) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xxii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

CANTEEN SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Ms. C.B. Dilly, Life Member, IRCS, TNB - Chairman (ii) Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS, Chennai (iii) Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, Secretary, IRCS, Kanchipuram (iv) Thiru Palanivel, IRCS, Chennai - Members (v) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (vi) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (vii) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (viii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

HOSPITAL SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. Poongothai, Govt. Hospital, Chennai - Chairman (ii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Treasurer, IRCS TNB - Convener (iii) The Director of Public Health & Preventive Medicine,Govt. of TN (iv) The Director of Medical Education, Govt. of TN (v) Dr. Thiagarajan, Theni (vi) Thiru S.V. Veeramani, Fourts India Laboratories Ltd. (vii) Dr. Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS, Kancheepuram (viii) Capt. Mani, Chairman, IRCS, The Nilgiris (ix) Secretary, IRCS, Kanyakumari (x) Secretary, IRCS, Vellore (xi) Dr. C.M. Baladandayutham, Chairman, IRCS, Villupuram (xii) Thiru R. Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS, Ariyalur (xiii) Dr. Vijay Kumar, Simpson Ltd., Chennai (xiv) Dr. Manjunath, L&T, Chennai (xv) Dr. Parthasarathy, Cuddalore (xvi) Dr. Charles Premkumar, Charlie Dental, Kodambakkam, Chennai (xvii) Dr. Ramana, Oncologist, Chennai (xviii) Dr. Vijayakumar, Tiruvannamalai - Members (xix) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xx) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxi) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xxii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

BLOOD BANK SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB - Chairman (ii) Secretary, IRCS, Thanjavur (iii) The Additional Project Director, CAPACS, Chennai (iv) The Joint Director, Blood Safety, TANSACS, Chennai (v) Tmt. Kumudha Palanisamy, Vice President, IRCS, Coimbatore (vi) Thiru Anil Lakmichand, Vice President, IRCS, Salem (vii) Thiru J. Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS, Tiruvarur (viii) Secretary, IRCS, Vellore (ix) Dr. A. Asai Thambi, MD, Jt. Secretary, IRCS, Dindigul (x) Thiru Bharathan Srinivasan, Coimbatore (xi) The General Manager, Ford India Ltd., Chennai (xii) Dr. Manjunath, L&T, Chennai (xiii) Mrs. Kalpana, General Manager (HR), Ashok Leyland, Chennai (xiv) Thiru Suresh, Senior Manager (HR), Ashok Leyland, Chennai (xv) Dr. Pradeep, Mahindra City, Chennai (xvi) Dr. Arumugam, TN Dr. MGR University (xvii) Dr.Ramanan, MD Oncologist, Kumaran Hospital (xviii) Dr. Madhan, SRM Hospital - Members (xix) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xx) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xxi) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xxii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

ALC, PHYSIOTHERAPY & FITNESS CENTRE SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. R.A.Sasidhar, Chennai - Chairman (ii) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS, TNB - Convener (iii) Dr. V.Tulasiraman, Ortho Specialist, IRCS TNB (iv) Dr. B.Mahendran, Orthopedic Surgeon, IRCS TNB (v) Dr. M.D. Kumar, Chennai (vi) Dr. V. Raghunathan, Chennai (vii) Dr. R. Ram Kumar, Chennai (viii) Dr. V. Viswanathan, Pediatric (Neuro) - Members (ix) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (x) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xi) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

EDUCATION SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Treasurer, IRCS, TNB - Chairman (ii) Er. G. Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS, Trichy - Vice Chairman (iii) Tmt. Nandhini Rangasamy, Chairperson, IRCS, Coimbatore (iii) Thiru S. Subramani, Chairman, IRCS, Dindigul (iv) Thiru Anil Lakmichand, Vice President, IRCS, Salem (v) Thiru N. Jayaraman, Secretary, IRCS, Perambalur (vi) Thiru M. Mandulingam, IRCS, Tiruvannamalai (vii) Thiru R.M. Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS, Cuddalore (viii) Thiru J. Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS, Tiruvarur (ix) Thiru R.M. Varalak - Member (x) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xi) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xii) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xiii) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

TRACING SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Thiru A. Morris Santha Cruz, Secretary, IRCS, Nilgiris - Chairman (ii) Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS, Vellore - Vice Chairman (iii) Thiru M. Gopalakrishnan, EC Member, IRCS, Madurai (iv) Thiru A. Vanniaraja, Treasurer, IRCS, Tuticorin (v) Thiru S. Kalaichelvan, Secretary, IRCS, Sivaganga (vi) Thiru M. Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS, Ramnad (vii) Dr. A.R. Ganesan, EC Member, IRCS, Madurai (viii) Thiru P.Inirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai (ix) Thiru M. Ismath, IRCS, Dindigul (x) Thiru Arulselvan, IRCS, Dharmapuri - Members (xi) Thiru L. Raja Sunder Singh, EC Member, IRCS Salem (xii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (xiii) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (xiv) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (xv) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

BUILDING SUB COMMITTEE

(i) Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS, Chennai - Chairman (ii) Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, Secretary, IRCS, Kanchipuram- Member (iii) Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB (iv) Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB (v) Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB (vi) Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY TAMIL NADU BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT 2015 – 2016

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch is contended to present its Annual Report for the year 2015-2016 that brings out various activities successfully accomplished under the able guidance and coherent leadership of all the Office Bearers.

We deeply regret the demise of late Padma Bhushan Dr. S.P. AGARWAL, Ex-Secretary General, Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarters, New Delhi.

We would like to thank Thiru Mahim Gupta, President and other Members of Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk for sponsoring the Mobility Aids & Distribution of Hearing Aids to the beneficiaries of economically downtrodden community in association with Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch on three different occasions during the year at Red Cross premises. The team of Artificial Limb Centre of IRCS TN Branch did wonderful Job in timely mobilizing all the mobility Aides.

We would like to thank to IRCS Dindigul Branch Office Bearers and Members for organizing SDRT Training Programme and Mockdrill Events in a grand manner under DM Programme during the year under review.

We would like to convey our thanks to all the Principals, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator and Programme Officers for effectively organizing the “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan” Campaign in their respective Colleges.

We would like to thank the Chief Educational Officer, District Educational Officer, Headmasters, JRC Conveners, JRC Counselors, Tiruchirapalli Educational District for their wholehearted support and co-operation towards participation of JRC Students from various Schools, in Inter State Junior Red Cross Study-cum-Training Camp held at Odisha from 3rd to 7th February 2015.

We would like to appreciate all District / Sub District, Vice Chancellors, YRC Zonal Co- ordinators/District Organizer/Principals/Programme Officers/JRC Conveners and JRC Counsellors in organizing various Red Cross activities and observing various International days, such as, World Red Cross Day, International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking, World Yoga Day, International Women’s Day and World No Tobacco Day, within their respective Districts. We would like to congratulate Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice-Chairman, IRCS TNB and Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch for having been elected as Member of National Managing Body of IRCS NHQ, New Delhi.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarters, New Delhi & International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for immediate supply of Relief materials to the distressed diasporas of TN who fell pray to the for the recent floods. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to various Donors/Philanthropists who had contributed for the cause of Flood affected victims.

We would like to express our thanks to Singapore Red Cross/Hong Kong Red Cross and various State/District/Sub Branches of IRCS for donating Relief Materials to the flood affected victims and also for their donation.

We would like to express our thanks to Indian Community Welfare Committee (ICWC) & Tamil Sangam, Dubai who had donated Relief Aid to IRCS TNB for the benefit of flood affected victims.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Rotary Club of Eltham, Australia, World Water Works Limited, UK, Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk and Rotary Club of Madras South for donating Water Survival Boxes for distribution to the distressed diasporas of Tamil Nadu floods.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to M/s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, ETA & O’General for their supports to IRCS TNB in conducting Medical Camps for the benefit of 12,791 flood affected victims in Greater Chennai Region.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to M/s Indian Oil Corporatin, PVR (Nest), OM Charity India Foundation, Bangalore, IRCS Tirupura, Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Odissa State Branches and Verizon Foundation for their collaboration with IRCS TNB in distributing Relief Materials to the flood affected victims.

We would also like to express our sincere thanks to IRCS Karanataka State Branch for donating Rs. 25.00 Lakhs to IRCS TNB towards Chennai Flood Relief activities.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all State/Central Govt.Agencies including Airport Authority of India (AAI) Customs & Cargo, Chennai Airport for their co- operation and timely support in handing over Relief materials to IRCS TNB swiftly at “Zero” charges and for having exempted Customs duty for flood relief materials received from Dubai, Australia, UK, etc.

We would like to congratulate IRCS TNBOfficers & Staff, FHS & JSSK Team and DDRT/Red Cross Volunteers who involved themselves in the Rescue/Relief operations aincluding Evacuation of flood victims, for their yeoman and selfless humanitarian services.

The Free Hearse Van Services of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu implemented by IRCS TNB has so far (upto 31st March 2016) transported 3,24,879 corpses since its inception. Similarly, Janani Sishu Suraksha Karyakram, a Project of Govt. of India introduced as Pilot Project by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu through IRCS TNB under Mother & Child Drop Back Programme, has, so far provided free transportation to 46,433 Mothers with Babies to their respective residences, since commencement of the Project. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Project Director, TNHSP, Railway Authorities and District Red Cross Branches towards their wholehearted support and co- operation in this regard.

Day Care Hospital functioning at Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch premises completed 18 years of Service to the poor and downtrodden community. During this year, 22,402 people were benefitted through this Hospital.

The Services of IRCS TNB Urban Family Welfare Centre at Chintadripet remained commendable. During this year 21,357 beneficiaries including women and children in and around Chintadripet availed best Health Care through this Centre. 409 Women were benefitted under Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme of Govt. of Tamil Nadu and 76 Newly Married females were benefitted under “Muvalur Ramamirtham Scheme” of Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

A “State of the Art” Blood Bank is functioning 24 x 7 in IRCS TNB. During the year 2015- 2016, 106 Blood Donation Camps were conducted, in which, 8166 Units of Whole Human Blood were collected.

Physiotherapy and Fitness Centre of IRCS TNB has been providing treatment for various types of Orthopaedic and Neurological problems, like, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy and even mentally retarded children. During this year 9, 061 cases were successfully treated by this Centre. YRC & JRC Units in Tamil Nadu have shown tremendous improvement. During the year 1,340 Colleges were enrolled under YRC through which 15,34,267 College Students became YRC Volunteers. Similarly under JRC 1,066 High Schools, 2,384 Higher Secondary Schools, 394 Matriculation Schools, 358 Middle Schools were registered and 4,20,200 students enrolled as JRC Volunteers during this year.

Under Fund Raising there has been considerable increase in the enrolment of Patrons,Vice Patrons, Life Members and Annual Members during this year.

The activities of Family News Service (Tracing Cell) was appreciable with many success stories of re-unification of the family Members with the support of ICRC and IRCS, NHQ. We extend our sincere thanks for the wholehearted support and co-operation rendered by ICRC, IRCS NHQ and Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

The Family Counseling Centre of IRCS TNB has successfully completed 16 years of uninteeupted Service to the Community. Counselors of this Centre have counseled 187 cases of various types during this year.

The Project on “School Health & Hygiene Promotion” supported by M/s Michelin India Tyres Pvt. Ltd. had continued to render various services for the betterment of Students in 27 Govt. Schools of Ellapuram & Gummidipoondi Blocks of Tiruvallur District during this year under review.

The Project on “Build Back Better School” supported by Verizon Foundation ( USA) had continued to render services for the benefit of the Students at Govt. Primary School, Kullanchavadi, in Cuddalore District and also supported for the School development.

I take this opportunity to assure that we will strive hard to render yeoman services effectively for the betterment of the economically and socially downtrodden community with the co-operation and wholehearted support of our dedicated team of Officers and Staff.

IRCS TNB expresses its gratitude to all its Philanthropists, Donors and well wishers for their benevolent contributions to IRCS TNB.

IRCS TNB conveys its gratitude to the Secretary General, IRCS NHQ, Canadian Red Cross, National/International Red Cross Societies, Govt. of India, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, M/s Michelin India Tyres Pvt.Ltd., Verizon Foundation (USA) Donors and Volunteers, Press and Print Media towards their wholehearted co-operation, guidance and support for the effective implementation of various Community Welfare Programmes, Humanitarian Voluntary Services, Health Care Services etc., in Tamil Nadu.

GENERAL SECRETARY, IRCS TNB

III. RELIEF ACTIVITIES

IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch provided relief materials to the victims of floods and fire throughout Tamil Nadu, during the year under review, on need basis.

Besides above, IRCS TNB distributed 20,100 food packets and 10,500 liters of Milk to the needy public at different locations. Relief Materials were also distributed to 7499 flood affected victims belonging to Greater Chennai Region.

In addition to the above, 2,025 Sets of Relief Materials were also distributed to the needy through Districts / Sub Branches.

Thus, in all, 7499 + 2025 = 9524 sets of Relief Materials were distributed by IRCS TNB to various Flood victims within Tamil Nadu. .

IV. VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CAMPS

The Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch is running a 24x7 Licensed “State of the Art” Blood Bank which had organized 106 Voluntary Blood Donation Camps and collected 8166 units of Whole Human Blood during the year under review.

1844 units of Blood were issued on requisition to various Hospitals on payment of screening charges, 257 units of Blood issued free of cost to deserving cases, referred by various Government Hospitals and 240 Blood Groupings were also done during various Camps conducted during the year 2015-2016.

COMPONENT SEPARATION UNIT

The following quantity of blood components, like, Packed Red Blood Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelet Concentrate were separated with sophisticated modern equipments and supplied to the Hospitals and Nursing Homes on requisition.

Components Opening No of units No of units Free of cost Balance separated issued Packed Red Blood 1822 5264 4865 148 Cells Fresh Frozen 5240 5283 4767 154 Plasma Platelet 53 625 789 124 Concentrate

V. DAY CARE HOSPITAL

The Day Care Hospital attached to Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch is functioning from 28-12-1998 to cater the needs of the downtrodden. The Hospital services were extended on various specialties and the following are the details of patients who were benefited during the period under report.

S.No Particulars 2014-2015 2015-2016

1. General Medicine 28,905 22402

2. Gynecology 63 -

3. Diabetes 723 874

4. Psychiatry 555 519

5. Dentistry 114 58

6. E.N.T. 142 106

7. Gastroenterology 44 18

8. Orthopedics 1,112 984

9. E.C.G. 966 548

10. X-Rays 1,785 741

11 Ultrasound 52 -

12 Endocrinology - 40 12. Clinical Laboratory for 40,052 1678 various investigations 13. Master Health Checkup 691 195

Srilankan Refugee and Creche Camps:

Red Cross Mobile Medical Teams regularly visites the Srilankan Refugee Camps and Creches at Puzhal and Gummudipoondi Blocks, Tiruvallur District. During this year, 2,552 Srilankan Refugees and 980 Creche children were examined and provided free medical treatment besides treating 123 other Children from the local areas.

VI. URBAN FAMILY WELFARE CENTRE

The Urban Family Welfare Centre has rendered another year of yeoman services to the locals of Chintadripet. The total population of the Urban Family Welfare Centre is 54,892 and the total eligible couples remained 8,882.

General: 1. Patients treated : 21,357 2. Eligible couples motivated through regular field visits : 409 3. Eligible couples motivated by meetings and group discussions : 76

Annual Proportiona Achiev Target te Target Achievement ement Sl.No. ITEM (2015- (Apr 2015 – Percen 2016) Mar tage – 2016) (%) Family Welfare Achievements

1 Sterilisation 360 360 328 91 2 IUD 390 390 332 92 3 Oral pills 105 105 97 92 4 Condoms 195 195 167 86 Child Health Achievement

5 BCG 695 695 622 88 6 Pentavac 695 695 600 86 7 Measles 695 695 557 80 8 AN TT 765 765 676 88 9 FST (B) 765 765 664 87

Other Activities:  Indradanush Children Immunisation camp was held from 07-10-2015 to 14-10-2015 in which 184 children benefitted.  Vitamin-A Solution camp was held from 26-10-2015 to 30-10-2015 in which 3,568 children were benefitted. The Nurse Aid students of Red Cross participated as Volunteers to mobilize and motivate the children, at door – step.

 Medical Camp and T.T Vaccination Camp were held from 07-12-2015 to 10-12-2015 at flood affected areas of Chindadripet, in which, 324 people were benefitted besides 92 conservative workers who came from various District areas for cleaning process at Chennai City areas. The Medical Team of UFWC participated in Medical Relief activities of flood victims along with Corporation of Chennai Flood Relief Medical team.  From 11-12-2015 to 31-12-2015 Measles Vaccination Camp was conducted by the Medical Team of UFWC along with Corporation of Chennai Medical team for the children aging between 9 months to 15 yrs in flood affected areas including School Medical Checkup and Vaccination Camps, in which, 1,492 children were benefitted.

PULSE POLIO IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME – PHASE –I

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch conducted the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign from 17-01-2016 to 23-01-2016 (7days) in first phase to cover the children up to 5 years with Polio Immunisation, as per the instructions of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu.

The total population in the area in Chindadripet at Chennai is 52,517, of which 4,463 are below 5 years. The Nurse Aid Students of Indian Red Cross Society worked as Volunteers to mobilise and motivate the children, to avail Pulse Polio Immunisation at their door – steps.

During the Ist phase 5,206 children (743 children from outside area) were immunised through 9 fixed and 3 Transit booths.

The Second phase of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign was held from 21- 02-2016 to 27-02-2016.

MEASLES CAMP:

From 02-01-2016 to 31-01-2016 Measles Vaccination Camp was conducted by the Medical Team of UFWC along with Corporation of Chennai Medical team for the the children in the age group of less than 15 yrs belonging to the flood affected families, in which 1,030 children were benefitted.

INDRADANUSH IMMUNISASTION CAMP:

Indhradanush Children Immunisation camps were held from 07-01-2016 to 14-01-2016 and 11-02-2016 to 17-02-2016 in which, 366 children were benefitted.

PULSE POLIO IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME – PHASE –II

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch conducted the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign from 21-02-2016 to 27-02-2016 (7days) in Second phase to cover the children up to 5 years of age with Polio Immunisation, as per the instructions of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu.

The total population in Chindadripet at Chennai is 52,517, of which 4,512 are below 5 years of age. The Nurse Aid Students of Indian Red Cross Society worked as Volunteers to mobilise and motivate the children, at door – step.

During the IInd phase 5,255 children (728 children from outside area) were immunised through 9 fixed and 3 Transit booths. These are being undertaken every year with the support of Corporation of Chennai.

OTHER PROGRAMMES:

Special Oral Polio Vaccine camp for children below 5 years of age children was conducted from 14-3-16 to 19-3-16, in which, 818 children were administered for polio vaccine in addition to regular camps.

Vitamin-A camp was held from 21-3-16 to 26-3-16, (except 23-3-16 and 25-3-16) in which 3,118 children were benefitted. The Nurse Aid students of Red Cross volunteered to mobilize and motivate the children, at door – step.

REHABILITATION CENTRE (ARTIFICIAL LIMB CENTRE)

Details showing the number of Patients rehabilitated by the Artificial Limb Centre of IRCS TN Branch for the years from 2010 – 2011 till 2015 – 2016 are furnished here-in-below :-

Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 No. of Patients 324 259 172 143 88 103 rehabilitated

PHYSIOTHERAPY AND FITNESS CENTER

IRCS TNB Physiotherapy and Fitness Center treated 7795 cases during the year 2015- 2016. Almost all commonest orthopaedic problems, like, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain and various sports injuries were treated besides providing treatments for Neurological and stroke patients suffering from Head injury, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardedness, etc.

Details showing the number of Patients rehabilitated by the Physiotherapy & Fitness Center of IRCS TN Branch for the years from 2010 – 11 till 2015 – 16 are furnished here-in- below :-

Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 No. of Patients 3,790 6,327 8,332 7,809 11,084 9,061 treated

VIII. YOUTH RED CROSS

During the year under report, the number of Colleges registered under Youth Red Cross is 1,336 and the number of Youth Red Cross volunteers enrolled is 15.86 lakhs.

Unit 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-16

No. of Colleges 1,119 1,144 1,392 1,468 1,336 1,340 Enrolled

No. of Volunteers 10,76,297 12,07,574 12,84,641 16,34,328 15,86,447 15,34,267

PROGRAMMES SUPPORTED BY STATE BRANCH:-

3 – DAYS ZONAL LEVEL ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR YRC VOLUNTEERS AND YRC PROGRAMME OFFICERS:-

3-days Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme for YRC Volunteers and YRC Programme Officers supported by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was organized by Dr. G. Senthilkumar, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Annamalai University from 27th to 29th January 2016 at Annamalai University. Thiru. S. Suresh Kumar IAS, Collector, Cuddalore District was the Chief Guest who delivered Inaugural Address. Dr. K. Arumugam, Registrar, Annamalai University, delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. C. Antony Jeyasehar, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University delivered the keynote Address. Thiru. R. M. Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS, Cuddalore District Red Cross Branch felicitated the Programme. Sessions were covered History of Red Cross, Emblem & Principles of Red Cross, First Aid Demonstration, Blood Donation, Personal Skill Development, Leadership and Decision making, Prevention of Life Style Diseases, 108 Ambulance, Disaster Management, Stress Management and Fire Service & Safety. Dr. M. Sabesan, Dean, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University delivered Valedictory Address and distributed the Certificates. 250 Volunteers and 24 YRC Programme Officers participated.

3 – Days Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme for YRC Volunteers and YRC Programme Officers supported by IRCS TN branch was organized P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Periyar University, Salem at PRIMS Seminar Hall, Periyar University Campus, Salem from 21st to 23rd March, 2016. Prof. Dr. C. Swaminathan, Vice – Chancellor, Periyar University delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr. N. Rajendhiran, Dean – Arts, Prof. cum Director, PRIMS, Periyar University, Salem, Mr. J. Munna, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Salem District Red Cross Branch and Dr. J. Senthil Velmurugan, Syndicate Member, Periyar University, Salem felicitated the occasion. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross & Volunteerism, Global Warming & Environmental Protection, Disaster Management, Leadership Qualities, AIDS Awareness and Activities, Youth and Consumerism, Yoga & Meditation, Biodiversity Conservation, Youth and Nutritional Values and Stress Management. Dr. M. Manivannan, Registrar, Periyar University, Salem delivered the Valedictory Address, Mr. S. Sagayaraj, Hon. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Salem District Red Cross Branch was the Guest of Honour. Certificates were distributed.

3 – Days Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme for YRC Volunteers and YRC Programme Officers supported by IRCS TN Branch was organized by Dr. P. Chellasamy, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 28th to 30th March, 2016 at Seminar Hall, Department of Commerce, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Prof. Dr. A. Ganapathi, Vice – Chancellor, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. Nandhini Rangasamy, Chairperson, Indian Red Cross Society, Coimbatore District Red Cross Branch delivered the Inaugural Address, Dr. K. G. Senthil Vasan, Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, Youth Red Cross, Prof. Dr. G. Ganesan, Director, School of Commerce, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore felicitated. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross, Principles, Structure, etc., Awareness on HIV / AIDS, Go Green, Leadership Training & Personality Development, Disaster Management, Yoga, Blood Donation, Character Development, Communication is an Art, Career Counseling and Fire Safety with Demonstration. Dr. K. G. Senthilvasan, Registrar, Bharathiar University delivered the Valedictory Address. 65 members participated.

ONE DAY ZONAL LEVEL ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR YRC PROGRAMME OFFICER:-

One Day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for YRC Programme Officers supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University at the premises of Indian Red Cross Society, Vellore District Red Cross Branch on 09.10.2015. Thiru. L. Venkadu Subbu, Vice – President, IRCS, Vellore District Branch delivered the Presidential Address. Dr. A. Amuldoss, Registrar (I/c), Thiruvalluvar University delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr. S. Syed Shafi, Member – Syndicate, delivered the Special Address, Dr. V. Peruvaluthi, Dean, College Development Centre, Thiruvalluvar University felicitated the occasion. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross Movement, Potential in Youth of 21st Century, Role of Youth in Community Development, Social Entrepreneurship for Youth Today and Emotional Management. Dr. P. Ashokan, Controller of Examinations, delivered the Valedictory Address. Dr. H. Munavarjan, Member – Syndicate distributed the Certificates. 50 YRC Programme Officers participated.

One Day Zonal Level (Seminar) Orientation Camp for YRC Programme Officers sponsored by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was organized by Dr. P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Periyar University, Salem on 11.01.2016 at AVS College of Arts & Science, Salem. Dr. K. Raja Vinayakam, Secretary, AVS & Sakthi Kailash Group of Institutions, Salem delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. I. Carmel Mercy Priya, Principal, AVS College of Arts & Science, Salem & Thiru. J. Munna, Chairman, IRCS, Salem District Red Cross Branch, Salem District felicitated the programme. Sessions were covered on Red Cross Activities, Blood Donation Camps, Environmental Awareness, Disaster Management & Programme officers Discussion. Dr. K. A. Murugesan, Dean, AVS & Sakthi Kailash Group of Institution, Salem & Thiru. S. Sagayaraj, Hon. Secretary, IRCS, Salem District Red Cross Branch, Salem District felicitated and distributed the Certificates. 70 YRC Programme Officers participated.

One Day Zonal Level Orientation Programme (Seminar) for YRC Programme Officers supported by IRCS State Branch was organized Thiru. Yuvaraj. T, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University on 05.02.2016 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Campus. Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice – Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was the Chief Guest and delivered Inaugural Address. Sessions were covered on History, Principles & Structure of Red Cross, Service to the Society (Role of YRC), Ethics & Values and Role of YRC towards Sustainable Development. 60 Programme Officers participated.

One Day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for YRC Programme Officers (Seminar) for YRC Programme Officers supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. Valanganni Joseph, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator on 26.02.2016 at Sermathai Vasan Arangu, School of Youth Empowerment, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Dr. A. Velanganni Joseph, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai delivered the Inaugural Address and Dr. A. Muthumanickam, Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai delivered the Keynote Address. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross, Principles, Emblem, YRC Structure its activities, Disaster Management, Blood Donation Awareness, Group Discussion. 28 YRC Programme officers participated.

One Day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for YRC Programme Officers supported by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was organized by Dr. S. Karuppaiyan, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 24th March, 2016. Dr. C. Thiruchelvam, Registrar, Bharathidasan University delivered the Inaugural Address. Shri S. Kunjithapatham, Secretary, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli delivered the Presidential Address. Sessions were covered on History & Principles of Red Cross, Personality Development and Communication Skill, etc. 30 YRC Programme Officers participated in the Programme.

ONE DAY DISTRICT LEVEL YRC STUDENTS STUDY CAMP:-

One Day District Level YRC Students Study Camp supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. K. Ameenal Bibi, YRC District Organizer, Vellore District on 28.08.2015 at D.K.M. College for Women, Vellore. Dr. P. N. Sudha, Principal, D.K.M. College delivered the Presidential address, Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University delivered Keynote address, Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS, Vellore District Branch and Mr. S. Ramesh Kumar Jain, YRC Chairman, IRCS, Vellore District Branch, felicitated the Programme. Sessions were covered on Origin of Red Cross Movement & IHL, Dental Hygiene and Awareness on Oral Cancer, Emotional and Stress Management, Disaster Management, Yoga and First Aid Training. Certificates were distributed.

One Day District Level Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS State Branch was organized by Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizer, Chennai District on 08.09.2015 at Red Cross premises. Dr. P. A. Sathianaryanan, District Secretary, Chennai District Red Cross Branch, delivered the Presidential Address and Dr. G. Bhaskaran, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, University of Madras, delivered the Inaugural Address. Sessions were covered on History & Principles of Red Cross, YRC Structure, Personality Development Skills, First Aid Awareness, Self Defence. Dr. B. Kanika, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai Region delivered the Valedictory Address. Thiru. M.S.M. Nasruddin, Gerneral Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch distributed the Certificates. 85 Students from 16 Colleges participated. One Day District Level Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. T. Chitra, YRC District Organizer, Sivagangai District at Moulana Abdulkalam Azad Auditorium, Dr. Zakir Husain College, Sivagangai on 05.10.2015. Janab. V. M. Jafarulla Khan, Secretary & Correspondent by Dr. Zakir Husain College, delivered the presidential Address. Dr. A. Abbas Manthiri, Principal of Dr. Zakir Husain College, delivered the Inaugural Address. Sessions were covered on origin of Principles of Red Cross, Stress Management for Youth, healthy Youth and Wealthy India, Humanity and Human Rights. Major Prof. H. Noushadh Ali, Dean – S. F. Courses, Dr. Zakir Husain College, delivered the Valedictory Address. Dr. S. Ramuthai, Principal, Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur felicitated the occasion. Janab Alhaj. A. A. Mohamedzubair, President, Dr. Zakir Husain College, distributed the Certificates. 70 Volunteers participated. One Day District Level Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. M. Pargunan, YRC District Organizer, Pudukkottai District at Government College of Education for Women, Pudukkottai on 06.10.2015. Dr. S. Umarani, Principal of Government College of Education for Women, delivered the Presidential Address. Dr. M. Veerappan, Principal, H.H. Raja’s College, delivered the Inaugural Address. The Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. S. Karuppaiyan, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, Bharathidasan University. Sessions were covered on History and Principles of Red Cross, Red Cross Emblem, Importance of Blood Donation, Youth and environmental Address, Awareness on First Aid and Personality Development. Thiru S. Balaguru, Deputy Superintendent of Police, delivered the Valedictory Address. Dr. Rajamohamed, Hon. Secretary, Pudukottai District Red Cross branch felicitated the occasion. Certificates were distributed. 75 Volunteers participated.

One Day District Level YRC Students’ Study Camp supported by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was conducted by Dr. P. Vadivel, YRC District Organizer, Salem District on 09.01.2016 at Sri Ganesh College of Arts & Science, Salem, Periyar University. Dr. S. Selvakumar, HOD, Sri Ganesh College welcomed the gathering, Thiru. M. Thangavel, Correspondent, Sri Ganesh College delivered the Presidential Address, Thiru. T. Vijay Ganesh, Secretary, Sri Ganesh College delivered the Inaugural Address and Special Address was given by Dr. P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Periyar University, Salem. Thiru. T. Senthilnathan, Treasurer, Sri Ganesh College, Thiru. Munna, Chairman & Thiru. S. Sagayaraj, Secretary of Indian Red Cross Society, Salem District Red Cross Branch felicitated. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross & Principles, Social & Legal Awareness Programme, Blood Safety & Organ Donation Awareness, Disaster Management, Child Protection & Dengue Awareness and First Aid Programme. Thiru. B. Madhankumar, Principal (i/c), Sri Ganesh College, Thiru. La. Rajasundar Singh, EC Member, IRCS, Salem District Red Cross Branch attended the Valedictory Programme and distributed the Certificates. 82 YRC Volunteers Participated.

One Day District Level YRC Students Study Camp supported by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was conducted by Dr. V. Venukumar, YRC District Organizer, Kanyakumari on 12.01.2016 at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. Dr. S. Chandralekha, Principal, Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Nagercoil delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr. H. Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS – Kanyakumari District Red Cross Branch delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. T. K. Nagendran, Secretary, IRCS, Kanyakumari District Red Cross Branch, Dr. T. Yuvaraj, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University delivered the Keynote Address. Sessions were covered on History & Principles of Red Cross, Disaster Management, Self Confidence – A path to success, Volunteerism & Communication Skills, Shri V. Jeyakumar, CEO, Kanyakumari District delivered the Valedictory Address and distributed the Certificates. 112 YRC Volunteers Participated.

One Day District Level YRC Students Study Camp supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Periyar University as the post of YRC District Organizer is vacant in Dharmapuri District. The Programme was conducted at ERK Arts and Science College, Erumiyampatti, Dharmapuri District on 06.02.2016. Mr. E. R. Selvaraj, Correspondent, E.R.K. Educational Institutions delivered the Presidential Address. Mr. S. Dakshinamoorthy, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Harur, delivered the Inaugural Address. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, IRCS-TNB delivered the Chief Guest Address. Dr. L. Ravichandran, Chairman, IRCS, Dharmapuri District & Thiru. V. K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS, Dharmapuri District Branch felicitated the occasion. Sessions were covered on History of Red Cross and Principles, Leadership Qualities, Blood Donation Awareness, First Aid Awareness. Prof. Dr. P. Madhu, Dean, ERK Arts & Science Colleges, Dharmapuri District delivered the Valedictory Address & distributed the Certificates. 80 Volunteers participated.

One Day District Level Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS TN State Branch was organized by Dr. K.S. Loganathan, YRC District Organizer, Namakkal District on 13.02.2016 at Muthayammal College of Arts & Science, Rasipuram, Namakkal District. Thiru. V. Raju, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rasipuram was the Chief Guest who delivered the Inaugural Address. Thiru. K. P. Ramasamy, Chairman, Muthayammal Institutions, delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Periyar University, Salem delivered the Special Address. Thiru. J. Rajesh, Secretary, Namakkal District Branch, felicitated the occasion. Sessions were covered on the Role of Red Cross in Humanitarian Services, Indispensable First Aid in Golden Hour, Human Rights and Humanitarian Services and the Power of Volunteers in Disaster Management. 75 Volunteers participated.

One Day District Level YRC Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS TN Branch was organized by Dr. V. Sujatha, YRC District Organizer, Thiruvallur District. Sessions were covered on Health Awareness, History & Principles of Red Cross, Personality Development and Achievements of Indian Red Cross Society. Dr. N. Rajendra Naidu, Director for Research & Development, D.R. B. C. C. C. Hindu College, Thiruvallur delivered the Valedictory Address. 80 members participated.

One Day District Level YRC Students’ Study Camp supported by IRCS TN Branch was organized by Dr. V. Venukumar, YRC District organizer, Kanyakumari District on 29.03.2016 at S. T. Hindu College of Education, Nagercoil, exclusively for B. Ed YRC Volunteers. Er. P. Arumugam Pillai, delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. B. Krishnaprasad, Principal, S. T. Hindu College of Education, delivered the Inaugural Address, Dr. S. Perumal, Principal, S.T. Hindu College and Dr. T. K. Nagendran delivered the Felicitation Addresses, Dr. B. Nagalingam Pillai, Principal (Retd.), S. T. Hindu College delivered the Keynote Address and Dr. D. Jeyaseelan Selvakumar, YRC Programme Officer, S.T. Hindu College of Education, proposed Vote of Thanks. Sessions were covered on History & Principles of Red Cross, Disaster Management, Role of YRC Volunteers in Blood Donation, Role of Teachers in Volunteerism, Communication Skill and Valedictory feedback & Certificates distributed.

One Day District Level YRC Students Study camp supported by IRCS TN Branch was organized By Dr. P. Pattinathar, YRC District Organizer, Madurai District on 16.03.2016 at Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West, Madurai. Selvan. V. Vairamuthu, YRC Volunteers welcome address, Dr. B. Ramamoorthy, Principal, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedkam, delivered the Presidential Address, Swami Niyamananda Maharaj, Secretary, Vivekananda College and Dr. A. Velanganni Joseph, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai delivered the Inaugural Address, Sri V. M. Jose, Vice – President, IRCS, Madurai District Branch felicitated the Programme. Dr.S.Raja, Vice Principal, Viekananda College, Tiruvedakam West, Madurai delivered the valedictory address and distributed the certificates to the YRC Volunteers and Programme Officers. Dr. P.Pattinathar, Madurai District Organizer of YRC proposed the vote of thanks Sessions were covered on History and activities of IRCS, Positive Mental Health, Understanding the Drugs and First Aid. Certificates are distributed.

65TH & 66TH ANNIVERSARY OF GENEVA CONVENTIONS CELEBRATION AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS:-

65th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions Celebration and Presentation of Awards was conducted on 27.10.2015 at Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University welcomed the gathering. Dr. Harish L Metha, Hon. Chairman, IRCS – TNB honored the Chief Guest, Mr. M. Senthilnathan, Treasurer, IRCS – TNB, delivered the Presidential Address. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, discussed about importance of Geneva Conventions Celebration, Dr. H. Munavarjan, Member – Convener Committee and Syndicate Member, Chief Guest distributed Awards and Certificates. Dr. S. Syed Shafi, Syndicate Member felicitated the occasion. Dr. Peruvaluthi, Dean, DEO attended the Programme and Dr. Ameenal Bibi, YRC District Organizer, Vellore delivered the Vote of thanks. Mr. C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Red Cross Branch, Vellore, District Office Bearers from Thiruvannamalai, Cuddalore and Villupuram Districts, Junior Red Cross officials and various District Organizers participated in the function. Awards were distributed to Chief Educational Officer, District Educational Officer, Best YRC Volunteers and the Certificates of Appreciation were distributed to 44 Colleges affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. The Programme was anchored by Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TN Branch.

The 65th & 66th Anniversary of Geneva conventions & presentation of Awards function was held on 02.11.2015 at Pride Senate Hall, Periyar University, Salem. Dr. P. Thirumoorthi, YRC Zonal Co - ordinator, Periyar University delivered the Welcome Address. Dr. C. Swaminathan, Vice – Chancellor was Chief Guest. The Chief Guest and other dignities were honoured by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch and Mr. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS - TNB. Mr. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS - TNB delivered the Presidential Address. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, IRCS – TNB explained about importance of Geneva Conventions. Dr. M. Manivannan, Registrar, Periyar University and Ms. Leela, the Controller of Examination felicitated the occasion. Prof. Dr. C. Swaminathan, Vice – Chancellor, Periyar University was also honoured as the Best Vice – Chancellor for the year 2015 – 2016. The Award was presented by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS – TNB. Besides Chief Educational officers, Best Conveners, Best Principal (YRC), Best YRC District Organizers, Best YRC Programme Officers, Best YRC Volunteers and 59 Institutions for their Best Performance in Youth Red Cross Movement were awarded on this occasion and these awards were presented by Chief Guest Prof. Dr. C. Swaminathan, Vice – Chancellor, Periyar University, Salem. The Programme was anchored by Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB.

In view of the 65th & 66th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions Celebration, Presentation of Awards function was held on 16.03.2016 at A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Dr. S. Karuppaiyan, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli delivered the Welcome Address, Thiru. M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. C. Thiruchelvam, Registrar, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli felicitated the occasion. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch enlightened the gathering about Geneva Conventions, Dr. V. M. Muthukumar, Vice – Chancellor, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli delivered the Chief Guest Address and presented the Awards. Totally, 89 Awards & Certificates were distributed to Chief Educational Officer, District Educational Officers, JRC Conveners, Joint Conveners, Juniors Awards, Principals,YRC District Organizers and to the Colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirppalli for their best Performance in YRC and JRC Movement.

Similarly, the same function was held at Thandai Periyar Auditorium, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 28.03.2016. Dr. P. Chellasamy, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Bharathiar University delivered the Welcome Address, Prof. Dr. A. Ganapathi, Vice – Chancellor, Bharathiar University delivered the Presidential Address, Dr. Nandhini Rangasamy, Chairperson, Indian Red Cross Society, Coimbatore District Red Cross Branch delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr. K. G. Senthilvasan, Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Mr. G. Ganesan, Director of School of Commerce, felicitated the occasion. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch explained about the importance of Geneva Conventions. Totally six Awards / Certificates were distributed by Dr. A. Ganapathi, Vice – Chancellor, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore to the Chief Educational Officer, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, YRC Volunteers and to the Institutions affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for their best Performance in YRC Movement.

COMPETITIONS:-

In commemoration of the 66th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions Day Celebration various Competitions, like, Essay Writing (Tamil & English), Quiz, Visualizing & Painting, Variety / Cultural and Oratorical (Tamil & English) were conducted for YRC Volunteers at Red Cross Premises from 05.08.2015 to 10.08.2015. 600 YRC Volunteers from 70 Colleges (Arts & Science, Engineering, Polytechnic, Law Colleges and Medical & Para-Medical) situated in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Districts participated. External Judges were arranged for selection of Winners.

In view of the Geneva Conventions Celebration IRCS TN State Level Oratorical (Tamil & English) Competitions were conducted on 20.02.2016 at Red Cross premises for the District Level First Prize winners . Totally, 16 YRC District Organizers, including the Chennai District, conducted the Competition at their respective Districts involving YRC Volunteers of the Colleges existing in their respective Districts. Totally 28 participants took part in the State Level Competitions. The following members acted as the Judges to select the winners based on the performance of participants in various competitions:-

1. Sqn. Ldr. Dr. P. Ramani, 2. Prof. R. Meeran, - Oratorical English Competition

3. Dr. Mayandi, 4. Tmt. Sakkubai Janardhanan - Oratorical Tamil Competition List of the winners at the IRCS TN State Level Oratorical Competitions are furnished below:- ORATORICAL (TAMIL) COMPETITION:-

FIRST PRIZE - V. DEEPALAKSHMI, Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai SECOND PRIZE - A. DEENSHA NOOF, DR. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District

THIRD PRIZE - M. SIVASANKARI, Government Arts & Science College for Women, Krishnagiri District.

ORATORICAL (ENGLISH) COMPETITION:-

FIRST PRIZE - SAMIA SUHALU, Islamiah Women’s College, Vaniyambadi, Vellore District. SECOND PRIZE - M. SHRUTHI, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences, Melmaruvathur, Kacheepuram District. THIRD PRIZE - T. MANIKANDAN, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli District.

The prizes were distributed to the winners of the IRCS TN State level Oratorical Competitions at the function held on 20.02.2016 at 2.30 p.m. at Red Cross premises. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC welcomed the gathering., Thiru. M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS – TNB and Thiru. M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS – TNB distributed the mementos & Certificates to the Winners of IRCS TN State Level Oratorical Competition. Besides Medals & Certificates also distributed to the Winners of the General Competition conducted from 05.08.2015 to 10.08.2015 at Red Cross premises. Totally, 42 prizes were distributed. Prof. G. Ganesan, YRC Programme Officer, Vysya College, Salem proposed Vote of Thanks. Thiru. Vengatasami, Manager, IRCS – TNB was the Master of Ceremony.

The YRC wing of VIT University organized 66th Anniversary of Geneva Conventionss Day at the University Campus on 12.08.2015 by conducting Essay Competition and an interactive session about the Geneva Conventions.

On the eve of Geneva Conventions Day on 12.08.2015 the YRC students of New College, M.O.P. Vaishnava College and Quaid – E - Milleth College for Women had organized Human Chain on the theme of “Misuse of Red Cross Emblem”. The Principal of New College inaugurated, Dr. Sarasa, YRC Programme Officer of Quaid –E- Milleth College for Women participated, Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizer, Chennai District organized this Programme.

Youth Red Cross wing of Nethaji College conducted oratorical Competitions for the Youth Red Cross volunteers on the occasion of Geneva Conventions Day at Nethaji College, Tiruvarur. Dr. Ramanathan, Principal, Nethaji College presided over the function. Thiru V. Janaki Raman, Vice Principal and Prof. Maniarasan felicitated the occasion. Youth Red Cross volunteers from Nethaji College, Bharathidasan College, Rabiyammal College, Sengamalathai College, Thiru.Vi.Ka.College and Bharat Catering College participated in the competitions. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions. Prof. S. Manivannan, YRC Programme Officer organized the Programme.

SWATCHH BHARATH ABHIYAN (CLEAN INDIA MISSION) PROJECT:-

In order to focus the Project on “Swacth Bharat Abhiyaan” (Clean India Mission) the Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch organized a campaign on 07.04.2015 by involving the YRC Volunteers from various Chennai City based Colleges at Red Cross premises. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS-TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Prof A. Kadar Basha, Hon Advisor, YRC, IRCS-TNB, Dr. P. A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS, Chennai District Branch, Dr. G. Bhaskaran, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, University of Madras and Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizer participated. Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS-TNB enlightened Doordarshan Podhigai about the campaign and also about various Red Cross activities undertaken by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. Later the Team along with YRC Volunteers cleaned the Red Cross premises as also the Montieth Road surroundings to mark the occasion. 70 YRC Volunteers from 8 Colleges participated.

In view of the observance of “Swatchh Bharath Abhiyan” (Clean India Mission Project) Doordarshan coverage was organized at Red Cross premises on 29.09.2015 in cleaning the campus by involving YRC Volunteers. Totally 114 YRC Volunteers from 12 Colleges participated in this programme. Thiru. M. S. M. Nasruddin, Hon. General Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Thiru. Narayanan A.K, Administrative Secretary, IRCS, TNB and Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, IRCS - TNB took part in the programme.

The following Colleges observed “National Youth Day” focusing on “Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan" (Clean India Mission):-

1 ADM College for Women, YRC wing of the College organized (Autonomous), Nagapattinam Seminar on “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan” (Clean India Mission). Besides 63 YRC Volunteers cleaned the College Campus.

Thiru. G. Gunasekaran, YRC District Organizer, Thiruvannamalai District organized Clean India Scheme Aruna Vidhya Arts & Science College Campus by involving YRC Volunteers.

OBSERVATION OF IMPORTANT DAYS:-

With regard to the appeals made to Colleges affiliated to Arts & Science, Universities, Anna University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G. R. Medical University to observe the various important day by organizing Guest Lecture, Rally, human Chain by involving YRC Volunteers, the activities reports have been furnished carried out by the respective Colleges. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY;- 1 St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), YRC wing of this College organized “Human Thoothukudi Chain”. It was headed by Dr. Mrs. Jasmine Mathiazhagan, Principal, Sarah Tucker College, Palayamkottai 2 Anna Adarsh College for Women, YRC wing organized the Programme Chennai Dr. Gowri Ramesh, Assistant Professor, Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College, Chennai addressed the Students. Poetry and Essay Writing Competitions were conducted on the Principles of Red Cross. Documentaries on Women at various Walks of Life also screened 3 Saveetha College of Nursing, The YRC wing of this College observed Saveetha University, International Women’s Day. Dr. B. Komala, Thandalam Psychological Counsellor, District Tuberculosis Centre, Poonamallee, in her speech highlighted this year theme “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity” 4 ADM College for Women, YRC wing conducted a Seminar on “Human (Autonomous), Nagapattinam Rights”. 5 Om Sakthi College of Nursing, YRC wing of this College organized Seminar Dharmapuri on “Women Achievers in India”. 6 Sakthi College of Nursing, YRC wing of this College organized a Karur Programme on “ International Women’s Day”. 7 Venkateswara Nursing College, YRC wing of this College organized a Chennai Programme on Issues related to Women’s Health, National Policies Enhancing Women’s Health. 8 KG College of Nursing, YRC wing of this College organized Seminar Coimbatore by involving Resource Person Mrs. Thenmozhi, Advocate and President Coimbatore Women Advocates Association. 9 Marudhar Kesari Jain College YRC wing of this College conducted a special for Women, meeting. Mrs. A. Sukanya Asaithambai, Civil & Vaniyambadi Criminal Advocate delivered a lecture on Women’s Rights. 10 Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s YRC wing of this College celebrated Women’s College, Day. The Chief Guest. Mr. K. M. Selva, Film Cumbum Director, Kumily delivered special address. The Chairperson Mrs. Deepalakshmi Vinayagamoorthi, Correspondent of Fairland A Foundation School delivered speech about career development. 11 EM Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava YRC wing of this College organized Special Women’s College, Lecture by Mrs. S. Adv. Balasundari, Member, Madurai Child Welfare Committee, Madurai. Also a Session on Legal Rights of Women was highlighted in her speech 12 Omayal Achi College of Nursing, YRC wing of this College organized Breast Puzhal, Chennai and Cervical Cancer Screening Camp at Gandhipuram Village. 13 MVM Muthiah Government Arts Tmt. Brindha Kesavachari, Judge, Dindigul College for Women, was the Chief Guest. Senior Advocate Dindigul Thiru R.V. Panchatcharam, delivered special address. 14 Vellalar College for Women, Thidal YRC wing of this College had organized Human Chain. 15 Madurai Sivakasi nadir Pioneer YRC wing of this College celebrated Women’s Meekanshi Women’s College, Day by conducting Competitions on Poovandhi oratorical, Seminar, Rally, etc., 16 Valliammal College for Women, YRC wing of this College organized Human Chennai Chain by defecting Placards & specking out slogans on Womanhood. 17 Sri K. Ramachandran Naidu College of YRC wing of this College organized Guest Nursing, Tirunelveli Lecture and Skit focused on inadequacy to meet their basic needs, like, Living facilities, Education, Economic, health & Natural Status of women.. 18 Bharathiar Women Arts & Science Organized Women’s Day Programme. College, Salem District Mrs. A. Saiskala, eminent specker from Vijay TV was the Chief Guest. Dr. D. Rajakumari, deliverd the Inaugural Address. Thiru. Elayappan, Chairman and Mr. A. K. Ramasamy, Secretary, felicitated the occasion. 19 St. Antony’s College of Arts and Organized Programme on the theme “Women Science for Women, Dindigul Achievers”. Quiz was organized on the first women achiever in India. 20 Melmaruvathru Adiparasakthi Institute Organized Seminar “Make it Happen”. Dr. D. of medical Sciences and Research, Suguna, HOD, Department of Anatomy was the Kancheepuram District Chief Guest. 21 MAM Nursing, Trichirappalli Organized Women’s day Celebration. Mr. Sheik Mansoor, Author of Maluk Educational Health & Charitable Trust was the Chief Guest. Selvi. Lavanya, Students delivered the Welcome Notes and Prof. Mrs. S. Jahitha delivered speech regarding Women’s day. Mrs. M.A. Fathima Mansoor, delivered special speech regarding the Women’s achievements on various field. Selvi. Anitha, Students proposed delivered the Vote of Thanks. 22 Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College YRC wing organized Rally. Tmt. Thenmozhi, for Women, Tiruvarur Writer was the Special Guest. 23 The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam To observe this day various Competitions College for Women (Autonomous), were conducted. Sivakasi 24 College of Nursing, Chengalpattu Organized Rally flagged off by Prof. Mrs. P. Medical College, Chengalpattu Sornam, Principal. Dr. Sampathkumari, witnessed the role play performed by the Students. 25 Right College of Nursing, Chennai Organized the day at ICF Hospital OPD by conducting Speech Competition & Cultural Programme. 26 Thiravium College of Nursing, Theni To observe this day Cultural Programmeswer District conducted. The Chairman, Dr. T. Pandiaraj, the Secretary, Dr. Hemalatha Pandiaraj, the Co-ordinator, Ms. Gladys Victoria and our Principal Mrs. Manimekalai, the Vice – Principal, Mr. Ponvijay Anantharaj, Faculty members and students of B.Sc., Nursing (191 Nos) attended.

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING:-

On the eve of observance of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking preliminary meeting was held on 22.06.2015 to discuss about the arrangements in the presence of General Secretary and Administrative Secretary of IRCS TNB, Hon Advisor (YRC), YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, Secretary, Chennai District, Secretaries of Sub-Branch YRC District organizer and YRC Programme Officers. In this context all the District Secretaries were addressed to observe this day in a befitting manner. The Principals of Colleges affiliated to University of Madras were communicated to depute the 25 YRC Volunteers to take part in Rally and Human Chain to be held at Chennai.

On the eve of observance of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking a Rally at Light House, Beach Lane and Human Chain on OMR near Apollo Specialty Hospital, was organized jointly with Narcotics Control Bureau, Chennai, Narcotics Intelligence Bureau, CID, Chennai and Wisdom Hospital De-Addition cum Rehabilitation Centre on 26.06.2015. Thiru Sunil Kumar IPS, ADGP (Crime) inaugurated the Human Chain at OMR and Rally at service lane, Chennai Beach. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Dr. G. Bhaskaran, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator of University of Madras and YRC Programme Officers amidst other Police officers participated at OMR. 400 YRC Volunteers from 18 different Colleges participated in the Human Chain. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, Chennai District Branch, Dr G Bhaskaran, YRC Zonal Co-ordinators of University of Madras, Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizers, Chennai District, YRC Programme Officers and Staff Members of IRCS-TNB amidst Police and Naval officers participated in the Human Rally at Chennai Beach service lane. Refreshments were distributed at both the places. In the Rally 700 YRC Volunteers from 20 various Colleges participated.

The YRC unit of Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing and School of Nursing, observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse Day and Illicit Trafficking with the guidance of Dr. N. Kokilavani, Principal, in the presence of Mrs. Amudha Andavar, President, Sothuppakkam Village. Rally was organized by the B. Sc IV year students on 26.06.2015. Totally 600 Village people were benefitted.

The YRC wing of Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing and J. J. Institute of Nursing, Pudukottai observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by forming Human Chain. Ms. M .Vanichitradevi, Vice-Principal welcomed the gathering.

The YRC wing of VIT University observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Rally on 26.06.2015.

The YRC wing of Dr P Vadivel, YRC District Organizer organized the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking - Human Chain in 8 Colleges in Salem District

The YRC wing of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women conducted the International Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, an awareness programme organized by Dr. R. Padmavathi, Dean - Academic Support & Alumini Relations, Head, Department of English welcomed the gathering. Mr. M. Ramanujam, Additional Public Prosecutor, Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Coimbatore was the Chief Guest. 170 Volunteers participated.

The YRC wing of Siddhar Sivagnaani Arts and Science College conducted the International Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking an awareness programme organized by Mrs. Anuradha, Principal, Siddhar Sivagnaani Arts & Science College, Villupuram District.

The YRC wing of MNM Jain Engineering College conducted Road Safety Programme (Traffic Awareness) on 29.06.2015 at Tidel Park Signal, Thiruvanmiyur. Mr. S .Anwar Basha, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chennai Traffic and Adayar was Chief Guest. 100 Volunteers participated.

The following Colleges observed “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

1 Dr G Sakunthala College of Created Awareness on Drug Abuse. Nursing, Trichy 2 ADM College for women, Rally was conducted Mr. Abinavkumar, IPS, Nagapattinam Superintendent of Police, flagged off the Rally and distributed Certificates. 40 YRC Volunteers and two YRC Programme Officers participated. 3 Anbu Arts & Science College, Dr. M. K .Senthilkumar, Professor in Pharmacy Namakkal delivered the lecture on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. 4 Meenakshi Chandrasekaran Dr. G. Sumathi took part and pointed out College of Arts and Science, problems faced by Drug Abusing and how to get Pattukkottai rid of that behaviour YRC wing of this College organized Awareness 5 Sri Saradha College for Women, Programme on 26.06.2015. Dr. M. Perambalur Sivasubramaniam, Founder & Chairman, Sri Ramakrishna Group of Educational Institution presided the function. Er. M. S. Vivekanandan, Secretary, Sri Ramakrishna Group of Educational Institutions delivered the keynote address. Ms. A. Ranjana, Inspector of Police and Ms. Selvi. Malarkodi, Sub Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Perambalur were Chief Guests. Dr. S .A. Kannagi, Principal, felicitated the occasion. 250 Volunteers participated. 6 Arakkonam Arts & Science YRC wing of this College organized Awareness College, Arakkonam programme Prof. S. Petter, Principal, presided the programme. Dr. N. Sarankumar, Medical Officer was the Chief Guest. Prof. V. Aravind Kumar, YRC Programme Officer delivered the Welcome Address and Prof. R. Thamilselvi, delivered Vote of Thanks. Padmashri Dr Sivanthi Aditanar YRC wing of this College organized Awareness 7 College of Nursing, Tiruchencode Programme to School Students of Si Pa Aditanar, Government Higher Secondary School, Kayalmozhi. Mrs. C. Kalaikuruselvi, Principal addressed the gathering. 120 Students from 9th to 11th Standards and Teachers participated. KS Raja Arts and Science College Rally was organized by holding placards in the 8 for Women, Gingee, Villupuram presence of Principal, Secretary, Vice-Principal

District of the College by Students who participated in

the Rally. 9 Jaya Arts and Science College, YRC wing has organized Awareness Programme Thiruninravur, Thiruvallur District Dr. M. S. Dhanarajan, Principal & Thiru S.S.N. Chandrasekaran, YRC Programme Officer along with 600 Students participated 10 Dharmapuram Adinam Arts YRC wing has organized Rally in connection with College, Mayiladuthurai International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26.06.2015. Nirmala College for Women, YRC wing organized Rally. Rev Sr I. Arockia 11 Coimbatore Rani, Principal, flagged off the Rally,

Dr. N. Gunavathy and Dr. M. Kavitha Devi, YRC

Programme Officers and 200 Students

participated. Billroth College of Nursing, Rally was organized involving YRC volunteers, 12 Thiruvallur District Principal, Professor Dr. S .Susila unfolded the theme Vote of thanks given by YRC Programme Officer Mr.S. Vijayanand 13 J. K. K. Nataraja College of Arts & Organized Awareness programme The Students Science, Namakkal District took resolution against Drug Abuse in presence of Tmt. V. R. Parameswari, Principal of the College. G Venkataswamy Naidu College, Awareness Programme was organized. Dr. 14 Kovilpatti Pauline Suganthi, Professor. (Retd), Department

of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sadakathulla Appa

College, Tirunelveli & Mr. A. Peter, Regional

Manager (Retd), State Bank of India gave an

elaborate lecture with Power Point presentation

about drugs, their evil effects & rehabilitation

from drug. YRC volunteers & first year students

attended the meeting. Shri. K. Selvaraj,

Secretary, College Management Committee,

presided over the function & advised the

students to lead a drug free life.

Dr. G. Mariappan, Principal, spoke about the

evil effects of drugs. Four students & the Chief

Guest enacted a skit on rehabilitation from drug

addiction. 15 Government Arts College (A), Awareness Programmes were organized. Ms. Coimbatore Indirani, Principal (in charge), Clare Guna Poorani Surgunan were present who addressed the gathering. The YRC Programme Officers Prof. Chandra Krishnan, Prof. Sivagamasundari, organized the programme. 16 Srimad Sivaganan Balaya Conducted Awareness Programme, Principal, Swamigal Tamil, Arts & Science HOD (Tamil), Si-la-Swamigal, Inspector (Health), College, Mailam, Villupuram YRC Programme Officer attended the District programme. K S R College of Arts & Science for Human Chain was organized. Mr. M. 17 Women, Namakkal District Karthikeyan, Principal, Mr. R.Srinivasan,

Secretary, Mr. R. Gunasekaran and YRC

programme Officers were present. 1,000

volunteers participated. 18 S N R Sons College, Coimbatore YRC wing of this college organized Rally, inaugurated by Mrs. Archana Patpatnaik, IAS, Collector, Coimbatore District & other officials were present 200 Volunteers participated 19 Adhiparasakthi College of Awareness Programme cum Rally was organized Pharmacy, Melmaruvathur, by Dr. T. Vetrichelvan, Principal who addressed Kancheepuram District the gathering. 20 Arunai Institute of Nursing Rally was flagged off by Mrs. S Esther Prema, Education & Research, Vice- Principal. Thiruvannamalai

21. St. Isabel’s Hospital, Chennai The Out Patient Department of St. Isabel’s Hospital observed on 26.06.2015. They created awareness on Health Education on - Ill effects on cocaine abuse - Ill effects of cannabis abuse - Ill effects of alcohol abuse - Ill effects of ovoid abuse 30 people (adolescents, adults and elderly) who came to OPD attended this Awareness Programme. Later YRC Volunteers formed Human Chain. 22 Apollo College of Nursing, YRC wing of this College had organized Thiruvallur District Awareness Programme by conducting Rally, Essay and Poem writing Competition. 60 YRC volunteers attended this programme. 23 Raja Doraisingam Government YRC wing of this college had organized Rally. Arts College, Sivagangai Dr. S. Nirmala Devi, Principal presided the Programme. Thiru. M. Durai, I.P.S, Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai flagged off the Rally. 200 YRC volunteers participated in the Rally. 24 P.S. College of Nursing, Organized Awareness programme by enacting Thalakulam, skit, role play. Kanyakumari District 25 Sri. G.V.G. Vislakshi College for YRC wing organized Rally. Tmt. K. Punithavalli, Women, Udumalpet Principal flagged off the Rally. 200 YRC volunteers participated. 26 Annai Dora College of Nursing, Organized Rally. Mr. Mariyappan was the Chief Theni District Guest. Mr. Rajakani, Mr. Sureshkumar, Mr. Velmurugan, Mrs. Parimala and YRC Volunteers attended the Programme. 27 C.S.I. St. Luke’s College of Organized the Rally. The Vice-Principal of Nursing, Nazereth, Thoothukudi College of Nursing inaugurated the Rally. District 28 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Organized the Rally. Ganapathypuram, Namakkal District 29 Sri Narayani College of Nursing, Organized Human Chain. Prof. Mrs. Sujatha, Thirumalaikodi, Vellore District Principal, Mrs. R. Parimala, Vice-Principal, Mrs. A. Indhumathi, Mrs. S. Abirami, YRC Members including 370 Volunteers and 42 Staffs formed the Human Chain. The YRC unit of Ambai Arts College, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli District organized Awareness Programme on Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking in the form of Seminar, Rally & Human Chain. Thiru. Sivanesan, DSP, Ambassamudram was the Chief Guest.

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY:- The “WORLD HEPATITIS DAY” was observed in a befitting manner by the following Colleges:-. YRC wing of this College observed this day. Dr. J. Sridhar of Tirunelveli Medical College was the Chief Guest. Mrs. N. Kalaikuruselvi, Principal welcomed the gathering, Mrs. P. Padmashri Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar Pennarasi. A.P., delivered the speech on College of Nursing, Thiruchendur, prevention of Viral Hepatitis – it’s up to you. Tuticorin District. Mrs. P. Sujitha, Asst. Professor followed the session, Mrs. D. Sripriyaselvakani proposed vote of thanks. Mrs. C. Hema, Asst. Professor cum YRC Programme Officer organized this programme. Dr Kumaraswami Health Centre YRC wing of this College observed the College of Nursing, Kanyakumari Hepatitis Day programme on 29.07.2015. District YRC wing of this College conducted the Human Chain, by making the YRC Volunteers GRT College of Nursing, (GRT group of participate by holding placards depicting Anti Educational Institutions, Tiruttani – Hepatitis on the slogans. Dr. Jain Vanitha, Principal presided. This College observed the “World Hepatitis Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing, Day”. Ms. Sumithra, Principal presided and Pudukkottai Ms. Kalaivani, Health Officer addressed the gathering. The YRC wing conducted “World Hepatitis St. Ann’s College of Nursing, Day” Awareness Programme. Sr. Liz John, the (Sacred Heart Hospital, Tuticorin) Administrator of SHH and Sr. Renita Joseph, Principal attended. College of Nursing, Chennai The YRC wing of this College organized (Madras Medical College) Human Chain & Rally and also organized Oratorical competition. Mrs. J.S. Elizabeth Kalavathy, Principal (i/c) delivered introductory address and Mrs. J. Saroja, YRC Programme Officer proposed Vote of Thanks. YRC wing of this College organized Health Education Awareness Exhibition at the Campus. Managing Director, Dr. Arthanari, Dr. Chellammal, Dr. Rajesh and Sri Gokulam Medical & College of Dr. Tamilarasi, Principal viewed the Nursing, Salem exhibition. 200 YRC Volunteers were involved in organizing the exhibition. This was organized with the Co-ordination of Dr. P. Vadivel, YRC District Organizer, Salem District. Vivekanandha Nursing College for Conducted Rally and created Awareness Women, Sankari, Salem District White Memorial College of Nursing, The Chairman, Principal & Faculty Members Kanyakumari District delivered Awareness Speech.

An Awareness Exhibition was organized on 28.07.2015 at Sri Gokulam Nursing College by YRC wing of Sri Gokulam Nursing, Salem on the eve of World Hepatitis Day. Dr. Arthanari, Managing Director, Sri Gokulam Hospital inaugurated the exhibition stall in the presence of Dr. Rajesh, Principal, Sri Gokulam College of Nursing and Dr. Tamilarasi. Liver Function, Structure, Types of Hepatitis, Symptoms of Hepatitis and Prevention Methods were exhibited in the stall. Hepatitis B & C were tested for general public and 200 peoples benefitted.

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY:- “World Mental Day” was observed by the following Para-medical Colleges:- Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Puzhal, YRC wing of this Colleges performed Mime Chennai Show & Villupattu on the theme of Dignity in mental health. The YRC Volunteers screened 98 General Public using General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) in order to assess the level of mental illness. Dr. Prasanna Kumar, Medical Director, attended. 200 Volunteers participated. E. S. College of Nursing, Villupuram The YRC Wing Organized Seminar District presented by Mr. Jayaprakash, HOD, Psychiatry Nursing on the topic “Raising Mental Health Awareness Educate Yourself”. Apollo College of Nursing, Kancheepuram The YRC wing organized Seminar covering District the sessions on Dignity in Mental health, on Role of Health Care professionals Mime and SKIT were performed focusing on Health Environment and Relationship in family may lead to depression in Children. Al – Ameen College of Nursing, The YRC wing had organized Rally which was Thiruvannamalai District flagged off by the District Collector Mr. Gnanasekar IAS. Totally 270 Volunteers participated. Our Lady of Health College of Nursing, The YRC wing of this College organized Thanjavur Awareness Programme. Rev. Fr. T. Gnanapragasam, Vice General of Tanjore Diocese was the Chief Guest. Variety Programmes were organized by the Students. Sri Balaji College of Nursing, The YRC wing organized Awareness Tirunelveli District Programme. Mrs. Kamala Ramachandran was the Chief Guest. Madha College of Nursing, Mental Health Day was observed by Kancheepuram District presenting the papers & discussions. Vivekanandha Nursing College for The YRC wing of this College organized Women, Salem District Rally. This rally was flagged off by Medical Officer , Primary Health Centre. C. S. I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College of Organized Programme. Prof. Dr. Mrs. C. Jothi Nursing and Allied Sciences, Madurai Sophia, Principal, was the Chief Guest. Adiparasakthi College of Nursing, The YRC Wing of this College organized Kancheepuram District Seminar & Rally focusing theme of Dignity of Mental Health. 400 Volunteers participated. Vignesh Nursing College, Thiruvannamalai YRC Volunteers Organized Rally in District collaboration with Appa Mental Health Hospital, Thiruvannamalai District. Dr. Kumaraswami health Centre College of Organized Human Chain to create awareness Nursing, Kanyakumari District pm Dignity in Mental Health. Shri Bharani College of Nursing, Salem Organized Guest Lecture, Rally and Human District Chain. Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing, Observed the “World Mental Day” with the Pudukkottai theme Dignity in Mental Health. Padmashri Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Observed the “World Mental Health Day Nursing, Tiruchendur Programme” on the topic of “Dignity in Mental Health”. All the Hospital personnel participated.

The Vivekananda College of Nursing, Namakkal District observed “World Health Day” by organizing Guest lecture on Dignity of Mental Health. YRC unit of J. K. College of Nursing & Para Medicals, Coimbatore, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing observed “World Mental health Day” and organized Seminar and Role Play.

WORLD AIDS DAY:- The following Colleges observed “World AIDS Day” as per the details furnished below:-

J. K. College of Nursing, Paramedical, YRC wing of this College organized Drawing, Coimbatore Speech Programmes and poster presentation College of Nursing, Madras Medical YRC unit of this College organized Seminar College, Chennai on the Awareness about AIDS Day, YRC Volunteers involved in poetry writing, Role Play, etc. Dr. G. Sakunthala College of Nursing, YRC unit of this College organized Trichy programmat at Urban & Rural areas like, Srirangam and Mutharasanallur. Conducted Villupattu regarding AIDS at Srirangam. Lecture was given on symptoms, Treatment and Preventions of AIDS to the Students at Mutharasanallur Government Hr. Sec. School. Sri Balaji College of Nursing, Conducted Awareness programme in which Tirunelveli District Mrs. Kamala Ramachandran, Chairperson of this College was the Chief Guest, Mr. Kannaya, Councilor, Counselling Centre, Suthamalli, delivered the Special message about AIDS. HIV Positive Patients from Pathamadai PHC participated. St. Anne’s College of Nursing, World AIDS Day was observed by organizing Tuticorin Guest Lecture. Dr. Thatheus, Professor & HOD, Dermatology and STD Department, Government Thoothukudi Medical College, explained details about AIDS, Treatment and gave Power Point Presentation. 313 Volunteers participated. Vivekananda Nursing College for The YRC unit of this College organized Rally Women, Salem from Chinnagoundanoor, PHC. Public residing in this Village benefitted and Quiz Programme was also conducted by YRC Programme Officer. Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing, YRC unit of this College organized Awareness Kanchipuram District programme. Dr. T. Komalavalli, Principal delivered Chief Guest Address, Mr K. Lakshmipathy, Asst. Professor, highlighted the current Statistics, Prevention and mode of transmission, responsibility of Nurses to take care of patients with HIV infection and precautions to be taken. Christian College of Nursing, Conducted Awareness Programme by Dindigul District organising Guest Lecture by Dr. Susanne Philip. P.S. College of Nursing, Organized Rally that started from Kanyakumari District Government Higher Secondary School, Eraniel and Mr. Muthu, Inspector of Police, Eraniel, flagged of the Rally. Ithaya Jyothi College of Nursing (ICN), Organized Human Chain. Worshipful Mayor Tirunelveli Mrs. Bhuvaneswari started with oath regarding HIV / AIDS Awareness. Al – Ameen College of Nursing, Observed the “World AIDS Day” Tiruvannamalai District Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Observed “World AIDS Day” by organizing Namakkal District Human Chain and Role Play on the Theme “Do not criticize and neglect AIDS patient” St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Nursing, Observed “World AIDS Day” by organizing Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District Quiz Competition, Seminar and Music Skit

Annammal College of Nursing, Observed “World AIDS Day” by organizing Trichy District Awareness programme on the topic “Prevention of AIDS at the Out Patients Department of our parent hospital. 50 persons benefitted.

CANCER DAY:- The Following Medical & Para – Medical Colleges observed Cancer Day.

T.B.M. L. College, Nagai District Dr. G. V. Pandian, YRC Programme Officer, organized Blood Donation Camp. 46 units were donated by college Students to Kaali Blood Bank of Thanjavur in view of the observance of Cancer Day. Government Theni Medical College, The General Manager of the Sugar Factory, Theni District The Dean, The Deputy Superintendent, The Blood Bank Medical Officer, Government Theni Medical College Hospital, Theni, De. Selvaraj, Medical Officer of the Sugar Factory and Staff Members including 100 YRC Volunteers were participated in the Programme. The Dean explained about the impact of various Cancers in the Community. The Deputy Superintendent explained about various Bone Cancers. The Blood Bank Medical Officer explained about Childhood Cancers.

INAUGURATION / STARTING OF YRC UNIT:- Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University inaugurated Youth Red Cross unit on 6th August 2015. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS-TNB was the Chief Guest and Er. A.C.S. Arunkumar, President of Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute University presided the function. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-Chancellor and Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Rector of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute University felicitated. This Programme was organized by Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar and Dr. C.B. Senthilkumar, Head of Commerce Department.

On 19.08.2015 Youth Red Cross unit for the first year students of The New College was inaugurated by Thiru. M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS-TNB. Dr. S. Abdul Malik, Principal, New College, felicitated the gathering. Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizer, Chennai District organized the Programme. 200 Students participated.

The YRC unit was inaugurated at Sri Malolan College of Arts & Science, Madurantakam, Kancheepuram District on 13.08.2015. It was presided by Dr. Pankaja R. P., Principal, Mr. Fareeth, the recipient of Indira Gandhi National Award for the PO was the Chief Guest. Mr. V. Prakash, Asst. Professor, Department of Economics, YRC Programme Officer organized the Programme.

Thiruvallur District Red Cross Branch inaugurated the Youth Red Cross unit at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science & Technology, Kolundhur, Thiruvallur District. Thiru. K. Veera Raghava Rao IAS, District Collector / President, IRCS, Thiruvallur District was the Chief Guest who hoisted the YRC Flag, in the presence of the Secretary, Thiruvallur District Branch and also a Blood Donation Camp was organized.

The YRC Unit was inaugurated at Auxiliam Government Arts & Science College, Vellore, Thiru. C. Indernath, Secretary, Vellore District Red Cross Branch was the Chief Guest & delivered the talk on the Red Cross Movement and its activities. Dr. Sr. Yugini Marry, Principal, felicitated the occasion. 600 Students participated.

The YRC unit was inaugurated at St. Louis College for the Deaf, Adyar, Chennai on 17.03.2015. Thiru. M. S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch was the Chief Guest, Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch oriented about the History of Red Cross its activities, Emblem and Structure, etc., Thiru P. Venkidasamy, Manager, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch felicitated the occasion. This Programme was organized by Thiru. Saranraj, YRC Programme Officer. 200 Students participated.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:-

Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC attended the Orientation Programme on 19.08.2015 at M.N.M. Jain Engineering College and delivered the talk on the Red Cross Movement & YRC Structure to first year students of YRC unit.

The YRC unit of D. B. Jain College organized an Orientation Programme to the first year students of YRC unit on 13.08.2015. The Volunteers were oriented by Thiru. R. Sarathy, Convenor, Central Chennai Junior Red Cross.

An Orientation Programme was conducted at Shri Krishnaswamy College for Women, MEASI Institute of Management and Ethiraj College, Chennai. Prof. A. Kadar Basha was the Chief Guest who delivered talk on Red Cross Movements, activities and YRC Structure. An Orientation Programme was conducted at Annai Velankanni College on 02.03.2016. Prof. A. Kadar Basha, YRC Hon. Advisor, IRCS – TNB, oriented the Students on the History of Red Cross and its activities. 200 Students participated.

MEETINGS:-

In order to review the activities and the Programmes for the year 2014-2015 and for the discussion on Action Plan for the year 2015-2016 to be carried out in the Zonal, District and at College Levels and also about the Status of the remittance of the subscription and enrolment of the Colleges, the meeting of the YRC Zonal Co-ordinators, YRC District Organizers, YRC Joint District Organizers was convened on 25.07.2015 at Red Cross premises. Thiru. M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, Thiru. M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS-TNB, Thiru. Narayanan A.K, Administrative Secretary, IRCS-TNB and Prof. A. Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, Youth Red Cross, IRCS-TNB presided the meeting. 31 members comprising YRC Co-ordinators and District Organizers attended the meeting. In order to impart First Aid Training in the Colleges affiliated to University of Madras a meeting was convened on 11.09.2015 at Red Cross premises. Prof. Dr. R. Anuradha, Co- ordinator of First Aid Training Course conducted the meeting in the presence of, Thiru. M. S. M. Nasruddin, Hon. General Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Thiru. M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS-TNB Thiru. Narayanan A. K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS – TNB. 40 YRC Programme Officers attended.

BLOOD DONATION CAMPS:- Idhaya Jyothi College of Nursing, Tirunelveli had organized Human Chain to Create Awareness on Blood Donation Day on 14.06.2015, Dr. D. A. Prabakar, Vice -Chairman, IRCS-TNB and Chairman of Tirunelveli District Red Cross Branch inaugurated the programme. Dr. Mani Mala, Chief Doctor of Government Blood Bank, Tirunelveli, briefed about need of Blood Donation, Mr. J. Jeba Singh Selwyn, Vice – Chairman, Tirunelveli District Red Cross Branch and Thiru. Chockalingam, Secretary, Tirunelveli District Red Cross Branch, lead this programme.

Blood Donation Camp was organized by Prof. Natarajan, YRC District organizer, Thanjavur District and the YRC unit of PRIST University within the University Campus.

The YRC unit of TBML in co-ordination with Lions Club organized Awareness Rally on antiplastic usage. Dr. G.V. Pandian, YRC Programme Officer organized this Rally. Blood Grouping and Blood Donation Camp were also organized. 70 units of blood donated by the students.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 24.08.2015 at DRBCCC Hindu College at Pattabiram, Chennai. 232 YRC Volunteers donated the blood to IRCS TNB Blood Bank.

Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University organized & inaugurated Blood Donation Camp at Government Arts College, Thiruvannamalai. He also organized Awareness Programme on Prevention of Suicide at Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts & Science, Tirupattur. Dr. K. A. Selvaraj, President, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Tirupattur and former District Medical Officer, Government Hospital, Tirupattur delivered Special Address. Blood Donation Camp was conducted in Coordination with Indian Bank, DB Jain College Branch and Stanely Govt. Hospital, Chennai on 25.02.2016 at DB Jain College Campus. YRC & NSS Volunteers donated.

ACTIVITIES IN GENERAL AT COLLEGE LEVEL:-

Chennai Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRM Group), Trichy organized the Programme on “Thooimei Vetkai” on May 8th through YRC wing. Totally 160 Students took part and cleaned the campus. The YRC wing of the Anna University had organized 7 days Community camps from 18th to 24th June 2015. 400 YRC Volunteers participated in the Camp.

On the eve of International Day of Yoga, Dr. G. Bhaskaran, YRC Zonal Co-ordinator had organized the function on 22.06.2015 and a Book on Yoga for Harmony and Peace was released by Dr. S. Thiru Murugan, Controller of Examination, University of Madras and first copy of same was received by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin General Secretary, IRCS-TNB, Captain Subash Chand, Regional Director, NSS also participated in the event who enlightened the gathering about the importance of Yoga at Higher Education Level. Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, Chennai District Branch, IRCS attended the function amidst others. 350 Students from 12 different Colleges were provided Yoga training by Professional Yoga Trainers. Besides above, a Blood Donation Camp was organized to mark the World Blood Donors Day by University of Madras in which 53 volunteers donated blood to the Blood Bank of Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch.

The YRC unit of the Rajaji Institute of Technology, Salem observed International Yoga Day. The Yoga trainers Guru Palaniappa Swamigal delivered the speech. Dr. M.V. Rengaraj presided. Varma Therapist Mr. Balaji also remained associated. 200 Students participated. This Programme was organized by Thiru V. Ramakrishna, YRC District Organizer (Polytechnic) Salem District.

The YRC wing of MNM Jain Engineering College conducted Road Safety Programme (Traffic Awareness) on 29.06.2015 at Tidel Park Signal, Thiruvanmiyur. Mr.S .Anwar Basha, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chennai Traffic and Adayar was Chief Guest. 100 Volunteers participated.

World Environmental Day programme was organized on 05.06.2015 by the Ithaya Jyothi College Of Nursing. The B.Sc Nursing Students and Faculty of Ithaya Jyothi College of Nursing participated. The Programme Co- ordinator Mrs. Wisemin Blesso, Asst. Prof. in Nursing gave illustration regarding World Environmental Day theme. The theme of this year is “Seven Billion Dreams, One Planet, Consume with Care”. Mrs Suja Venisha Principal of Ithaya Jyothi College of Nursing, Faculty and all the students planted saplings in the hostel.

YRC wing of Annamalai University had organized “Awareness Rally on Wearing Helmet”. Rally flagged off by Dr. S. Manian, Vice-Chancellor of Annamalai Annamalai University University, Dr. K. Arumugam, Registrar, Annamalai University presided. Mr. S. Sundaravadivelu, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Town Police Station, Chidambaram, Mr. P. Muruganantham, Inspector of Police, Mr. T. A. J. Lamech, Inspector of Police, Chidambaram and Mr. R. Gnanasekar, Traffic Inspector of Police, Chidambaram were present. This programme was felicitated by Dr. R. Rajendran, Dean Faculty of Arts Annamalai University, Dr. M. Sabesan, Dean, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University. This Programme was organized by YRC Programme Officer and Dr. G. Senthilkumar, YRC Co-ordinator of Annamalai University. YRC wing of this College had organized a Kingston Engineering College, Vellore programme on Stress and Emotional Management. This Programme was organized by Thiru. S. Johny James, Kingston Engineering College, Vellore.

The YRC unit of TBML College organized Programme on “Plastic Free Environment” at GH Campus. The Plastic waste collected was handed over to Tharangambadi Town Panchayat Cleaning Team. 100 YRC Volunteers participated.

The YRC unit of Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science organized Dengue Awareness and First Training Programme in the College premises.

Inter State Youth Red Cross Training Camp for Boys was organized by IRCS Haryana State Branch, from 16th to 22nd September 2015 at Laxmi Bhawan of Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, Panchkula, Haryana, in which,13 Volunteers including YRC Programme Officer from Tamil Nadu State Branch Youth Red Cross wing participated.

75 Students of Stella Maris College visited the Red Cross premises and observed various activities performed by IRCS TNB from 01st to 4th September 2015. The YRC wing of the Central Law College, Salem organized “One Day Workshop” on Legal Aid Training.

The YRC wing of Rajaji Polytechnic College, Salem celebrated Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam’s Birth Anniversary.

The YRC wing of Government Polytechnic College, Krishnagiri District organized Rally, features on Youth Awakening Day. 100 Students participated. This Programme was organized by YRC Programme Officer of this College.

The YRC wing of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent Model College, Thoothukudi District organized Dissemination and First Aid Awareness Programme on 07.10.2015. Dr. S. Vaseekaran, Chairman, IRCS, Tuticorin District Red Cross Branch was the Chief Guest. The Principal and YRC Programme Officer attended the Programme. 60 Volunteers participated.

Sree Ramu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore organized discussion among the students on the International day for “Disaster Reduction” on 13.10.2015. 150 YRC Volunteers participated.

The YRC District organizer, Thiruvannamalai District organized Tree Plantation in view of Birth Anniversary of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. 100 saplings were planted. Thiru. R. Rajasekaran, Principal of Aruna Vidhya Arts & Science College, Thiruvannamalai, planted the saplings. The Saplings were contributed by Thiru. Sundar, Administrator, Thulir Trust.

YRC wing of T. B. M. L. College organized an Awareness Programme on First Aid & Road Safety on 10.10.2015 in association with Bava Honda Motors, Myladuthurai. Thiru M.Basith, Director Bava Honda welcomed all. Dr. P. Ashok Kumar presided over the function. Myladuthurai RDO, Regional Transport Officer, Inspector and various College Programme Officers facilitated the Programme. Dr. G. V. Pandian First Aid trainer delivered special address on “FIRST AID AND ROAD SAFETY”. 800 volunteers participated.

The Srinivasan College of Arts & Science, Perambalur observed International Day for Disaster Reduction by organizing a Seminar. Thiru. S. Senthilnathan, Advocate was the Chief Guest who spoke about the importance of Disaster Preparedness and Management.

Two students, namely, Mr. R. Kesavamoorthy and Mr. E. Karthikeyan, YRC Volunteers from Coimbatore District Red Cross Branch participated in “Youth as Agents of Behavioural Charge (YABC)” Training Programme that was held from 14th to 20th December 2015 at National Institute of Biological (NIB), Noida, NCR, New Delhi organized by IRCS NHQ.

Dr. C. Dhanadapani, YRC Zonal Coordinator, Vellore, and the Professor of Thiruvalluvar University, Thiruvalluvar College of Arts and Science, Thirupattur, Vellore donated Flood Relief Materials to IRCS TNB for distribution to the dislodged families of Chennai Floods. The Relief materials were received by Chairman and General Secretary, IRCS – TNB.

Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore has organized “Road Safety Programme’ involving YRC unit & Volunteers by arranging Guest Lecture on Road Safety. Dr. C. Dhandapani, YRC Zonal Co – ordinator, Thiruvalluvar University delivered the Special Address. Thiru. Perumal, Motor Vehicle Inspector (Grade - I), Road Transport Office, Tiruppatur, the Chief Guest of the Function specified the causes for Road accidents and fatal Injuries. He also addressed various aspects of Road Safety measures to be observed and the importance of wearing Helmet, insuring the vehicle and documents required while driving. Mrs. S. Uma, Assistant, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications welcomed the gathering. Dr. R. Madhesh, Assistant professor, Department of Tamil proposed Vote-of-thanks. Dr. A. Priya, Assistant Professor & YRC Programme Officers mastered the ceremony.

Dr. G. V. Pandian, YRC Programme Officer, T.B.M.L. College, Nagapattinam District organized Special Programme on “Reading and Writing” for Part I & II Tamil & English. The impact of this programme was essential for the Rural Students, as it would help them easily enrich and update their knowledge in easy reading and improve memory skills. The “Father of Teaching” Mr. Pappanandu Muthusamy delivered the Chief Guest Address. Thiru. G. Gunasekaran, YRC District Organizer, Thiruvannamalai District and YRC Programme Officer of T.B.M.L. College, Nagai District observed the “National Voters Day”. Mr. S. Ragavan, Tahsildar of Tharangambadi Taluk and Dr. G. Jonas Gunasekaran, Principal of T.B. M. L. College, Nagai District felicitated the Rally. During the procession the Volunteers shouted awareness slogans and distributed the pamphlets to the public. 400 Volunteers participated. Dr. G. V. Pandian, YRC Programme Officer, Prof. J. Selvaraj, NSS Programme Officer, Dr. Xavier Selvakumar, NSS Programme Officer and Dr. Rajasoloman, NCC Officer also delivered their short felicitation to the public. Prof. Gowrianand, NSS PO, Prof. J Joseph Amirtharaj, RRC supported in the conduct of conduct the Rally. A team of YRC Volunteers from Nethaji College, Tiruvarur headed by Thiru S.Manivannan, YRC Programme Officer assisted the devotees during Kumbakonam Magamaham Festival.

VISITS:-

The YRC Volunteers from the various College / Universities like Stella Maris College, Sharmila College of Nursing, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, Annamalai University, MMM College of Nursing visited the activities being carried out by the Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. Totally 285 Students visited the activities.

IX. JUNIOR RED CROSS

During the Year 2015-16, 1,066 High / 2,384 Higher Secondary Schools, 394 Matriculation and 358 Middle Schools registered and 4,20,200 JRC Juniors were enrolled.

Year 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-16

Juniors 4,81,200 5,44,400 4,76,700 4,75,200 4,51,700 4,20,200 Enrolled

ARIYALUR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Junior Red Cross Sub Committee Meeting was organized on 24.06.2015 at C.S.I. Higher Secondary School. Thiru P.Pavun, DEO, presided over the function in the presence of Thiru A.Nallappan, President, Thiru A.M.Subramaniyan, Treasurer, Thiru Ayyadurai, Smt.Vijayalakshmi, AEEOs, Thiru Immanuvelraj Israel and Thiru Chinnadurai, Asst. HM, Tmt.P.Ganakalakshmi, Jt. Convener welcomed the gathering.

Thiru Shanmugam, Jt. Convener detailed about last year JRC activities of Ariyalur Educational District and Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, explained the plan of action of this educational year, such as, JRC Counsellors Meeting, JRC Counsellors Training, Excursion Trip and JRC Awards Programme.

Thiru Peter Selvaraj, Thiru Sivasankar, Thiru Dharmalingam, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Ayyadurai, Thiru Jopin, Thiru Imagulate, Thiru Peter Fernandes, Thiru Ezhil, Thiru Sekar, Thiru Suresh, Thiru Murugan, Thiru Murganandam, Thiru Murugesan, Smt.Rajalakshmi, Smt.Govindammal, Thiru.Dharmalingam and Thiru Panneerselvam participated.

Induction Meeting for Ariyalur Educational District JRC Counsellors was held on 20.07.2015 at Nirmala Girls Hr.Sec. School, Ariyalur. Thiru Pavoon, DEO, presided and encouraged the participants to complete all JRC activities in their respective Schools. Thiru Durai Selvaraj, Treasurer, welcomed the participants. 70 JRC Counsellors from Middle, High, Hr.Sec., Matric and CBSE Schools participated.

Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener explained the JRC Syallabus and also about activities of JRC. Thiru A.Sanmugam, Jt.Convener, narrated the last year activities of JRC. Thiru Durai Selvaraj, Treasurer, detailed about next month activities of JRC.

Zonal Officers Thiru Peter Selvaraj, Thiru Sivakum, Thiru Senthil Kumaran, Thiru Peter Fernandus, Thiru Josephin Imagulate, Thiru Dharmalingam, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Suresh, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Muruganadam, Tmt.Govindammal, Thiru Sekar, Tmt.Rajalakshmi, Tmt.Santhi, Tmt.Senthamil Selvi and Tmt.Latha made necessary arrangements. Thiru.Sanmugam, Jt.Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

Three days District Level Juniors Training was organized for the Ariayalur Educational District Juniors from 07.08.15 to 09.08.15 at Montford School, Ariayalur. 935 Juniors from various Middle / High / Higher Secondary Schools participated. Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru A.Nallappan, Secretary IRCS Ariyalur District Branch presided and hoisted the JRC flag during the inauguration of the Camp. Brother Dominic Savier, Principal, Montford School, inaugurated the photo of Jean Henry Dunant and delivered the special address. Thiru R.Chinnadurai, AEEO, Thiru Durai Selvaraj, Treasurer, Thiru Iruthayaraj, Child Welfare Officer, Thiru Pichai Pillai, Thiru Annadurai, Principal, Model School and Teachers Educational College Vice Principal felicitated the occasion. Tmt. P.Ganagalakshmi, Jt.Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

The topics pertaining to History of Red Cross, Child Protection, First Aid, Disaster Management, Road Safety, Emblem and cultural events were organized during three days Training Programme. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions during valedictory function headed by Thiru N.Marimuthu, CEO. Necessary arrangements for the Training Programme was made by Thiru Kalaiyarasan, Thiru Shanmugam, Thiru Selvaraj, Tmt.Ganagalakshmi, Thiru Peter Selvaraj, Thiru Sivasankar, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Dharmalingam, Thiru Ezhil, Thiru Suresh, Thiru Murugran, Thiru Annamalai, Thiru Sekar, Thiru Ayyadurai, Thiru Senthilkumaran, Thiru Peter Fernandus, Thiru Sivakumar, Thiru Joshpin Imgulate, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Muruganandam, Tmt. Govindammal, Tmt.Latha, Tmt.Senthamil Selvi and Tmt.Rajalakshmi.

Excursion Tour was organized for the Junior Red Cross Volunteers (Juniors) on 12.10.2015. 420 Juniors and 40 JRC Counsellors from 24 Schools in Ariyalur Educational District participated. Thiru A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch and Thiru A.M.Subramanian, Treasurer, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch flagged off the Tour. Thiru Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener, Thiru Selvaraj, Treasurer and other Zonal Officers made all arrangements for the tour. As part of the tour, some of the places in Kanyakumari viz., Vivekanda Rock, Gandhi Memorial Hall, Kamarajar Memorial Hall, Pagavathi Amman Temple, Susindram Temple were visited by the team.

Second Term JRC Counsellors Meeting was held on 18.12.2015 at Montford Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Ariyalur. Tmt. Ganaglakshmi, Jt. Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru S.Ananda Narayanan, DEEO presided over the function. As part of the Programme, District Level Best Juniors Award Exam was conducted for the JRC Volunteers. Oral Test was conducted for the JRC Juniors by Thiru Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener, Thiru Selvaraj, Treasurer, Jt.Conveners, Tmt. Ganagalakshmi, Thiru Shanmugam and Thiru Murugesan. Written Test was organized for the students by Tmt.Rajalakshmi, Tmt. Santhi, Tmt. Senthamil Selvi, Tmt. Ladha, Tmt. Govindammal, Tmt. Joshpin Imagulate, Thiru Murugesan and Thiru Muruganandam. JRC Counsellors and JRC Juniors from 75 High / Hr. Sec. Schools participated. Bro.Domnic Savio, Principal, received the Monthly Calender for 2016 from Thiru S.Ananda Narayanan, DEEO. Best Juniors were selected by the team. Thiru Selvaraj, Treasurer, proposed Vote of Thanks.

A Tripartite Function on Distribution of JRC Awards, Release of JRC News Letter and Distribution of Grade Certificated was held on 29.01.2016 at Nirmala Girls Hr.Sec.School. Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru N.Marimuthu, CEO presided and distributed the Awards in the presence of Thiru A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch, Thiru R.Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch, Thiru K.Kandasami, AEEO and Thiru Durai Selvarasu. Dr.Kathireasan, A.K.M. IAS Academy received the JRC News Letter from Thiru S.Anandanarayanan, DEO. JRC Conveners and JRC Counsellors felicitated the occasion. Tmt.Jothi Lakshmi, Zonal Officer, proposed Vote of Thanks. 8 Best JRC Counsellors Awards, 12 Best Juniors Awards, 49 Grade Certificates, 1,150 School Level Certificates, 816 District Level Certificates and 332 State Level Certificates were also distributed.

CHENNAI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT (CENTRAL):-

Three days JRC Counsellors Training Program was held between 07.08.15 and 09.08.15 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Choolaimedu. JRC Counsellors from various Matric. Schools participated. Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB and Thiru M.P.Santhanakrishnan, A.A.O. JRC, IRCS TNB felicitated the occasion.

CHENNAI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT (EAST & CENTRAL):-

Central Chennai and East Chennai Educational Districts together conducted two days Annual Camp on 20.08.2015 and 21.08.2015 at IRCS,Tamil Nadu Branch. 172 students and 42 JRC Counsellors from 36 Schools participated. The topics pertaining to History of Red Cross, JRC, First Aid, Disaster Managment, songs, Health, Handwork were dealt by the facilitators and Blood Bank visit was also arranged during the camp. On 20.08.2015, Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB inaugurated the Camp. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB, Dr.P.A.Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai Disrict and Thiru M.P.Santhanakrishnan, AAO, JRC, IRCS TNB felicitated the Occasion.

CHEYYAR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at Junior Red Cross Office, Cheyyar. Various competitions on Humanitarian Service, Volunteerism and Clean India with theme of “Need and Importance of Social Service” were conducted among students on the occasion of World Red Cross Day. Prizes and Certificates were distributed to the Winners of the competitions by Thiru K.Selva Thirumal, JRC Convenor, Cheyyar Educational District.

Thiru K.Selva Thirumal, JRC Convener, Cheyyar Educaional District garlanded the photo of Jean Hendry Dunant and distributed sweets to the public. Mrs.T.M.Aruna, Treasurer, Cheyyar Educational District, Mr.V.Thiruvasagam, Mr.K.Govindan, Mr.N.Sakthi Narayanan, Mrs.Aandal, Mrs.Pesliga, Joint Conveners participated.

CHERANMADEVI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Two Days Training Programme was held on 29th & 30th October 2015 at Thilagar Vidyalaya Hr. Sec. School. Thiru M.Panneer Selvam, JRC Convener welcomed. Thiru D.Jacob Arul Manickaraj, CEO presided and delivered presidential address. Thiru Sangara Subramanian, Head Master, Thilagar Vidyalaya Hr. Sec. School hoisted the JRC Flag. Thiru Palaniyappan, demonstrated various Yoga techniques. Dr. Saravana Perumal and Dr.Muthuramalingam fecilitated about Dengue Fever, Nutritious Food and Hand Washing Techniques. Thiru Rajendiran, District Fire Officer, oriented about fire fighting methods.

Thiru V.Saleem, Secretary, IRCS Ambasamudram Sub Branch and Thiru Pandarasivam, Head Master, Thilagar Vidayalaya Hr. Sec. School felicitated the occasion. 157 Juniors and 65 JRC Counsellors participated. Certificates and Prizes were distributed to the participants by Thiru M.Panneer Selvam, JRC Convener.

15 Tons of Relief Materials, like, Blankets, Children Dresses, Hygiene Kits, Rice, Candles and Mosquito Coils were collected from the donors, philanthropists, JRCs and various organizations in Cheranmadevi. A function to despatch the Relief Items to Cuddalore was held and Thiru M.Panneer Selvam, JRC Convener flagged off Four Trucks loaded with Relief Materials in the presence of Sr.Pushbaranchitam, Amali Girls Hr.Sec. School, Tmt.Premalatha Principal, A.V.R.M.V. Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Tmt.Archanana, Principal, Lavani Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Thiru Ganaselvam, Registrar, Andrus Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Thiru Murugan, Lottus Matric. Hr.Sec. School, Thiru D.Sagayaraj, Asst.HM., P.L.W.U.A. Hr. Sec. School, Thiru M.Suresh Babu, Project Officer, NSS, Thiru E.Isakiraj, Scout Teacher and S.Parameswaran. The above materials were distributed to distressed dyasporas of Tamil Nadu Floods in Aayakuppam, Annavalli, Kurvappan Pettai, Cellacheri, Kambalamedu, Kaaraimedu and Kothavachery villages in Cuddalore District by the relief team from P.L.W.A. Hr.Sec. School and Madhura Coats Mills.

DINDIGUL EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

An Emergency Committee Meeting was held on 04.12.2015 at IRCS Dindigul District Branch Office and decided to send relief items along with Rescue Team to IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch for assisting IRCS TNB for Relief & Rescue Operations. Tmt.Subashini, CEO presided in the presence of Tmt.Mala Manimegalai, DEO, Tmt.Mary, IMS, Er.Subramani, Chairman, IRCS Dindigul District Branch and Er.Sheikh Dawood, Secretary, IRCS Dindigul District Branch. Accordingly, Relief Items, such as, Hygiene Kits, Rice, Stove, Dhoti, Saree, etc., worth of Rs.5,00,000/ were collected from various Schools, IRCS Life Members, IRCS Patrons, JRC Counsellors and IRCS Volunteers. As per directions of Tmt.Subashini, CEO, Tmt.Mala Manimegalai, DEO, Tmt.Mary, IMS, 22 volunteers Team headed by Thiru. A.Rajaguru, SDRT Member and Thiru A.M.Syed Abuthahir, SDRT Member visited IRCS TNB on 05.12.2015 and handed over the above relief items and also assisted IRCS TNB in carrying out Relief operations. 5 units of blood were also donated at Blood Bank IRCS TNB by the JRC Counsellors during their visit.

HOSUR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

15 JRC Juniors & 3 JRC Counsellors from Hosur Educational District participated in Inter State JRC Camp held from 15.01.2016 to 19.01.2016 at Puri Zilla School, Puri, Odisha. JRC Juniors were trained on History, Principles of Red Cross, Yoga, First Aid, Disaster Management and Road Safety during the Camp. “Best Displined Team” Award was won by Hosur Educational District JRC Team during the Camp.

KARUR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

One Day Training for JRC Counsellors was held on 30.03.2016 at Vetri Vinayaga Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Karur. Thiru S.Raja, JRC Convener, welcomed the gathering. Tmt. M.Ponnammal, Addl. CEO, presided over the function. Thiru M.Ramasami, CEO delivered special address. Thiru G.Rajendiran, DEO opened Jean Henry Dunant’s Photo. Thiru K.P. Mohan, DEEO, Thiru S.Mary, IMS, Dindigul, Thiru Arthi R.Saminathan, Registrar of the School, Dr. S. Lawrence, Trainer, Thiru D. Prakasham, Principal of the School and Thiru J. Williams, Secretary, IRCS Karur District Branch felicitated the occasion. 200 JRC Counsellors from Middle, High & Hr. Sec. School of Govt. / Govt. Aided / Matric & Self Financed Schools participated. JRC Juniors were awarded for their best Services by CEO/DEO. Thiru M.Ponnusami, Treasurer, IRCS Karur District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

KUMBAKONAM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

On 11.04.2015 One Day JRC Junior Camp was held at Sri KGS Higher Secondary School, Aduthurai. 200 Juniors from 23 Middle/High /Higher Secondary Schools participated. Thiru Kumarasami, School Committee President presided in the presence of Thiru G. Balamurugan, and Thiru Kanagasabai, Headmaster Thiru A.V.K. Ashok Kumar, President, Thiruvidaimarudur Panchayat Union, inaugurated the Camp. Thiru V.M.Baskaran, IRCS Chairman, Thiruvidamarudur hoisted the JRC Flag Thiru A.Kalidoss, JRC Joint Convener welcomed the Participants. Thiru P. John Stephen, JRC Organizer, Thiru P. Mahadevan, Thiru K. Govindarasu, Thiru N. Selvarajan, and Thiru V.K.Balamurugan attended and felicitated the Programme. Thiru V.M.Baskaran, IRCS Chairman, Thiruvidamarudur distributed prizes to the Students who won in various competitions. Thiru S.Karthikeyan, Convener compered the Programme. Thiru M.Thamaraiselvan, JRC Counselor proposed Vote of Thanks. Geneva Conventions Day Celebration was held on 26.08.2015 at Siriya Malar Hr. Sec. School. Thiru P.S.Prabhu, Chairman, Red Cross presided in the presence of Thiru P.T.Raja, Asst.Labour Welfare Officer. St.L.Robert Selvan, Head Master hoisted the JRC flag during the inaugural function. Thiru R.Prakasham, Secretary inaugurated the photo of Jean Henry Dunant. Tmt.R.Vijaya, Headmaster felicitated the occasion in the presence of Thiru S.Ramakrishan, Pricipal. Various competitions, i.e., Oratorical, Drawing, Quiz and Essay were conducted for the JRC volunteers. A Human Rally was organized to mark the occasion of 66th Geneva Conventions Day and Thiru P.R. Prabhu, Inspector (Traffic) flagged off the Rally. Thiru P.Jhon Stephen, JRC Convener, welcomed the gathering and Thiru T.Annapillai, DEO presided the valedictory function in the presence of Dr.G.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the competition by Tmt. R. Thiruvalar Selvi, CEO. Certificates were distributed to the winners by Thiru S.Kannaiyan, DEO. Tmt.S.Vimala, Inspector Matric. Schools, felicitated the occasion in the presence of Thiru S.Ganesa Murhty, Deputy Superintendent of Police. Thiru R.Marimuthu, Jt.Convener proposed Vote of Thanks. Thiru S.Subramaniam, Head Master, JRC Counsellors and JRC Volunteers participated.

LALKUDI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Geneva Conventions Day Meeting was held on 12.08.2015 at Donbosco High School, Lalgudi. Junior Red Cross Counsellors and Volunteers participated. Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions.

An Awareness Programme on Fire Safety and Rescue was organized for the JRC Counsellors and JRC Volunteers. The Fire & Rescue officials explained about basics of Fire Fighting and lifting Methods besides demonstrating the Fire Fighting Techniques to the participants. Thiru S.Thirunavukkarasu, JRC Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

MADURAI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:- One Day Training for JRC Counsellors and Juniors was organized on 21.07.2015 at H.M.Nadar Hr. Sec. School, Madurai. Thiru. Krishnamoorthy, DEO presided and delivered presidential address. Thiru. D.Balasubramanian, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru. G.Ramamoorthy, Secretary IRCS Madurai District Branch felicitated the occasion. Thiru. T.Ramesh Babu, Head Master, A.P.T. Hr. Sec. School, delivered Key Note address. Thiru A. Rajaguru, facilitated the one day Training Programme. As part of the Training, demonstration of 108 was made by 108 team headed by Thiru M. Sundarajan, Joint Conveners, Thiru K.Naganathan, Thiru A. Balakrishnan and Thiru P. John Nirmal attended the function.

MUSIRI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Human Rally was organized on the eve of 66th Geneva Conventions Day in association with Musiri Sub Branch on 12.08.2015. Thiru Nagesh, Secretary, IRCS Musiri Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru R.Sekaran, Vice President, IRCS Musiri Sub Branch and Thiru S.Sethuraman, Head Master, Govt. Boys School, Musiri. Thiru. V. Vasudevan, Thasildar and President IRCS Musiri Sub Branch flagged off the Rally. 268 Juniors from various Schools in Musiri Educational District participated. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions by Thiru S.Manickkam (@) Sweet Raja, Chairman, Musiri Town Panchayat during the occasion.

Thiru Senthikumar, Treasurer, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru Manogar Raja, M.C. Member, Musiri Ward Councilor Thiru Babu, Thiru Sathiayaraj, Thiru. K.Rajendiran, Asst.Head Master, Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, JRC Counsellor. Thiru Ganaraj, Thiru Krishnamurthy, Thiru Simon, Tmt.Julie, Tmt.Irene and Tmt.Sumathi participated. Thiru Mohan Raj, Head Master, Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, proposed Vote of Thanks.

NAGAPATTINAM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Junior Red Cross Camp was held on 24.02.2016 at Tiny Dots Nursery & Primary School Campus, Manjakkollai. Thiru K.Elakkuvan, Secretary, IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru V.Sivakkumar, AEEO and Thiru S.Govindasami, JRC Convener. As part of the Camp, “World Peace Rally” was organised which was flagged off by Thiru P.U.Shanmugam, Chairman, IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch.

PALANI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

JRC Annual General Committee Meeting for the year 2015-16 was held on 30.10.2015 at Municipal Hr. Sec. School, Palani. Thiru Ponnaiyan, JD, NSS, School Education presided in the presence of Er.Sheikh Dawood, Secretary IRCS Dindigul District Branch. Mementoes were distributed who received the Best Teacher Award from Government. Thiru Chinraj, JRC Convener, Palani Educational District welcomed all. Annual Activities of JRC, NSS and SCOUT were discussed in the meeting. Thiru Muhamed Jahir Hussain, DEO, Thiru Pandiyarajan, AEEO, Lions Club Members, Scout Members and JRC Counsellors participated. Thiru Jeyaseelan, Jt. Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

A function to despatch Flood Relief Items to the Flood affected victims at Cuddalore District was held on 08.12.2015. Flood Relief Items, Such as, Biscuits Packets, Water Packets, Rice, Blankets and Children Dress worth Rs.15 Lakhs were mobilized / collected from Dindigul Municipal Corporation Officers, Contractors, Yogar Aadinam, Saravana Ninaivu Trust, Lions Club, Rajarathina Mills and Junior Red Cross, Palani Educational District and despatched to Cuddalore Districts towards distribution to flood affected victims. Thiru Marutharaj, Hon.Mayor, Dindigul Municipal Corporation presided in the presence of Tmt. Anitha, Municipal Welfare Officer, Thiru Mayilsami, President, Lions Club, Thiru Subburaj, Thiru Duraiarasan, Thiru Dajidin, Thiru George Selvaraj and Thiru Chinraj, Convener, Palani Educational District.

PARAMAKUDI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Three Days District Level Camp for the JRC Counsellors and Juniors was organized between 16.10.2015 at Lions Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Paramakudi. Thiru S.Alex, JRC Convener welcomed all. Tmt. R.Dhanalakshmi, Principal, Lion Matric. Hr. Sec. School hoisted the JRC Flag and inaugurated the Camp. History of Red Cross, Principles, JRC & YRC activities were handled by the JRC Counsellors during the camp. As part of the camp a field trip was arranged to District Science Centre and various competitions were organized for the students. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions.

PERAMBALUR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Junior Red Cross Sub Committee Meeting was organized on 26.06.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Perambalur Thiru C.Jeyaraman, DEO, presided over the function in the presence of Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary IRCS Perambalur District Branch and Thiru P.Rathinasamy, Asst. Headmaster, Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Perambalur Thiru R. Rajamanickam, Regional Officer welcomed the gathering.

Thiru P.Rathinasamy, H.M. Peelvadi High School, Thiru A.Selvaraj, H.M, Irur High School and AEEO Thiru P.Pugalendi, Thiru P.Elangovan, Thiru C.Ramadoss, Smt.E.Umaiyal, Smt.K.Thetharvu Stella, Smt.P.Jothilakshmi and Thiru M.Karthikeyan,Jt. Convener felicitated the function.

Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, Convener, Perambalur Educational District detailed the annual plan of action.

The resolution related to JRC Counsellors Meeting, JRC Counsellors Training, Excursion Trip and JRC Awards Programme were approved / passed during the meeting. Thiru B.Sadiq Basha, Jt. Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

Induction Meeting for Perambulur Educational District JRC Counsellors was held on 15.07.2015 at Christian School Campus, Vengatesapuram, Perambalur. Thiru K. Munusamy, Chief Educational Officer, presided and encouraged the Teachers to inculcate good qualities among students while teaching as part of JRC. Thiru C. Jeyaraman, DEO, R.Elizhabeth, AEEO and Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary IRCS Perambulur felicitated the gathering.

Thiru Chirstopher, Registrar, Christian School, AEEOs Thiru Ramadoss, Thiru P.Pugalendi, Tmt.Tetheravu Stella, Thiru M.Thendral, Tmt. E.Umaiyal and Tmt.P.Jothi Lakshmi participated.

Thiru M. Karunagaran, Treasurer, IRCS Perambalur District Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru V. Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener explained the activities of JRC and Thiru. D. Mayakrishnan, Jt.Convener anchored the programme. 123 JRC Counselors participated.

JRC activities, such as, Geneva Convention Day, JRC Counsellors Training, World Hand Washing Day, YOGA Day and Excursion Trip were discussed during the meeting.

Thiru B. Sadhiq Basha, Jt. Convener, Zonal Officers, Thiru. Raja Manickkam, Thiru V. Raja, Thiru M. Selvaraj, Thiru Dhanraj, Thiru Naviraj, Thiru Selvakumar, Thiru T.Subramaniam, Thiru K.Perumal, Thiru A.S. Rajendiran and Thiru Jothivel made arrangements for the meeting.Thiru Karthikeyan, Zonal Officer proposed Vote of Thanks.

Three Days JRC Counsellors Training program was held between 07.08.15 & 09.08.15 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Gurumbalur. 92 JRC Counsellors from various Middle / High / Hr. Sec. Schools and 705 JRC volunteers participated. Thiru K.Munusamy, CEO, Presided and hoisted the JRC flag during the inaugural function. Thiru C.Jeyaraman, DEO and Tmt.R.Elizhabeth, DEEO lighthed the Kuthuvizhaku and inaugurated the photo of Jean Henry Dunant. Thiru V.Radhakrishanan, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur and Tmt.P.Dhamayanthi, Headmistress In Charge delivered the Key Note address. AEEOs Thiru P.Pugazhenthi, Thiru S.Elangovan, Tmt. K. Thetharavu Stella, Tmt. M. Thendral, Tmt.P. Jothilakshmi felicitated the occasion. Thiru B.Sadiq Basha, Jt.Convener proposed Vote of Thanks. Jt. Conveners made all arrangements for the Training Programme.

Geneva Conventions Day celebration was held on 12.08.2015 at Sengunam Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Thiru S.Senthilkumar, Head Master (In-Charge) presided over the function in the presence of Thiru M.Sundara Vadivel, Coordinator, Environment Club.

Various competitions were conducted for the JRC Volunteers and prizes distributed to the winners.

Various competitions were organised on the occasion of 66th Geneva Conventions Day on 12.08.2015 by the Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kolakkala Natham. Prizes were distributed by Thiru M. Nallusami, Head Master, Thiru A.Rammes, Village President and Thiru N.Raghavan, President PTA.

Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated on 12.08.2015 at Govt. High School, Noothappur and various competitions were conducted for the JRC Volunteers. Prizes were distributed to the winners.

Celebration of 66th Geneva Conventions Day was held on 12.08.2015 at Panchayat Union Middle School, K.Eraiyur. Tmt. R. Indira, JRC Counsellor welcomed the gathering. Tmt. R.Sagunthala, Head Mistres, presided over the function. Village Panchayat Leader, PTA President, Teachers and JRC Volunteers participated. Human Rally was organized towards creating awareness among general public about environment protection and promotion of Sapling Plantation. As part of the Programme, saplings were planted in the School campus. Thiru A.Suresh, Asst. Teacher proposed Vote of Thanks.

One Day Training on “Yoga for Human Health” was organized for the JRC Counsellors in association with Manavala Kalai Mandram on 09.09.2015. 85 JRC Counsellors from Middle / High / Hr. Secondary Schools participated. Thiru Chandrasekar, Admin. Officer, Manavala Kalai Mandram, welcomed the participants. Thiru K.Munusamy, CEO presided in the presence of Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch and Thiru C.Jeyaraman, DEO. Thiru K.Munusamy, CEO, delivered Presidential address and encouraged the Teachers to learn about Emotional Control, Anger Control and practicing Peace Mind through Yoga Training and also in turn to teach children about benefits of yoga for leading healthy life. AEEOs Tmt.P.Jothilakshmi and Tmt. M.Thendral felicitated the occasion.

Ms.Nisha, Tmt. Amudha, Thiru Arulnidhi Annadurai, Dr.Puvaneswari Arulnidhi and Thiru P.Senthilnathan imparted the Yoga training. The topics related to Pranayam Yoga, Basics of Health, Benefits of Exercises and Kayakalpa Payirchi were covered during the training. Thiru M.Karunagaran, Treasurer, Jt.Conveners, Thiru Sadique Basha, Thiru Mayakrishnan, Thiru M.Karthikeyan, Zonal Officers and Manavala Kalai Mandram Members participated. Thiru V.Radhkrishnan, JRC Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

Excursion Tour was organized for the Junior Red Cross Volunteers (Juniors) on 10.10.2015. 560 Juniors and Teachers from various Govt. Hr. Sec. School & Govt. Middle Schools in Perambalur Educational District participated. Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener flagged off the Tour Programme. Thiru K.Munusamy, Chief Educational Officer, Thiru L.Vengadachalapathy, District Educational Officer and Tmt. R.Elizabeth, AEEO offered felicitation. Thiru V.Radhakrishnan headed the tour programme in the presence of Thiru R.Rajamanickkam, Zonal Officer, Thiru M.Karthikeyan, Jt.Convener. As part of the tour, some of the places in Erode viz., Kodavari Falls, Pannari Amman Temple, Bhavanisagar Dam, Pariyur Kondathhu Amman Temple and Arulmigu Panneswarar Temple were visited by the team. The tour was arranged by the Zonal Officers.

Thiru K.Munusami, Chief Educational Officer inspected the activities of Junior Red Cross in Perambalur Educational District on 04.11.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Kurumbalur. Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener welcomed all. As part of the inspection, Tree Saplings were planted by Thiru K.Munusami, Chief Educational Officer in the presence of Thiru S.Gopal, District Environmental Coordinator and Thiru T.Gajapathi, Head Master, Thiru M.Karthikeyan, Jt.Convener, Thiru P.Dhamayanthi and K.Gurusamy. Thiru M.Jothivel, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

Second Term Meeting for JRC Counsellors was held on 25.11.2015 at Scout Meeting Hall. Thiru K.Munusamy, CEO inaugurated the Jean Henry Dunant’s Photo and delivered presidential address in presence of Thiru L.Venkatachalapathy, DEO, Tmt.R.Elizabeth, AEEO, Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Peramblur District Branch, AEEOs Thiru C.Ramadoss, Thiru P.Elangovan, Tmt.P.Jothilakshmi, Tmt.K.Thetharavu Stella, Tmt S.Ladha and Tmt M.Thendral. 102 JRC Counsellors from various Middle / High / Hr. Sec. Schools participated. Thiru M.Karunagaran welcomed the gathering. Thiru V. Radhkrishnan, JRC Convener presented the Annual Report to Chief Guest. Thiru P.Sadiq Basha, Jt. Convener, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 07.12.2015 on the eve of World AIDS Day at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Perambalur. Thiru K.Munusami, CEO presided and flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru L. Venkatachalapathi, DEO, Tmt.R. Elizabeth, AEEO and Thiru C. Jeyaraman, Head Master. Thiru N. Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch welcomed the gathering.

The Rally was organized between Govt Hospital and Govt. Hr. Sec. School headed by Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener. Thiru M.Karunagarn, JRC Treasurer, Thiru D.Mayakrishnan, Jt. Convener, Thiru M.Naviraj, Zonal Officer and Thiru M.Jothivel, Zonal Officer participated, 28 JRC Counsellors and 420 JRC Volunteers from 15 Schools participated. Traffic Police Team headed by Thiru C.Kamaraj (Traffic SI) provided necessary permission and regulated the traffic during the Human Rally. Thiru B.Sadiq Basha, Jt. Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 10.12.2015 at Govt. ADW. Hr. Sec. School, Kalarampatti towards creating awareness on HIV/AIDS, Dengue, H1N1 and Malaria Fever. Tmt. Selvi Lakshmanan, Panchayat President, flaged off the Rally. Thiru V. Gunasekaran, Head Master presided in the presence of Thiru Subramanian. The School Teachers, Thiru Soloman, Thiru Sudhakar, Thiru Parthiban, Thiru Jebakkumar, Thiru Thambusami, Thiru Rajendiran, Thiru Adiyaman, Tmt. Thamaraiselvi, Tmt. Bhuvaneswari, Tmt. Amarajothi, Tmt. Kavitha, Tmt. Jeyanthi, Tmt. Helan Markirat Brito and Non Teaching Staff participated. JRC Volunteers held the placards pertaining to HIV/AIDS, Dengue, H1N1 and Malaria Fever. Thiru D.Mayakrishnan, Jt. Convener, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 07.12.2015 at Govt Hr. Sec. School, Sengunam on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Tmt.R.Daisy Rani, Head Mistress presided and flagged off the Rally. JRC Volunteers held the placards depicting informative slogans on HIV/AIDS, Dengue and Malaria towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru M.Sundaravadivelu, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 09.12.2015 at Panchayat Union Middle School, N.Pudur. Tmt. R.Amudha Amala Devi, Head Mistress presided and inaugurated the Human Rally. JRC Volunteers held the placards depicting informative slogans to Dengue Fever towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru P.Daniel Jesudoss, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 07.12.2015 at Govt High School Noothappur on the eve of World AIDS Day. Tmt.S.Senbaga Jothi, Head Mistress presided and flagged off the Rally. JRC Volunteers held the placards depicting informative slogans to HIV/AIDS, Dengue and Malaria towards creating awareness among general public.

Human Rally was organized on 79.12.2015 at Panchayat Union Middle School,K.Eraiyur. Tmt. V.Rajamni, Panchayat President presided and flagged off the Rally in the presence of Tmt. R.Sagunthala, Head Mistress. Tmt. R.Indira, welcomed the gathering. JRC Volunteers held the placards depicting informative slogans to Dengue Fever towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru P.Daniel Jesudoss, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

A Function on Distribution of JRC District Level Awards was held on 27.01.2016 at Scout Meeting Hall. Thiru M.Karunagaran, JRC Treasurer, welcomed the gathering. Thiru L.Vengadachalapathi, DEO presided in the presence Ms.R.Elizabeth, DEEO, Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch, Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener, Ariyalur Educational District, Thiru G.Selvaraj, Secretary, Scout and S.Gopal, District Environmental Programme Coordinator. Thiru P.Madhusudhan Reddy IAS, Sub Collector delivered presidential address and distributed the District level JRC Awards to the Best Juniors and Best Schools. Thiru K.Munusami, CEO and Thiru M.P.Ganesan, CEO, SSA, AEEOs,Tmt.K.Thetharevu Stella, Tmt.M.Thendral, Tmt.P.Jothilakshmi, Tmt.S.Regina Mary, Tmt.S.Latha, Thiru C.Ramadoss and Thiru P.Elangovan felicitated the function. Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener presented the Annual Report of JRC. Thiru D.Mayakrishnan, Jt.Convener anchored the Programme. Thiru M.Karthikeya, Jt.Convenr proposed Vote of Thanks.

Tmt. R.Elizabeth, DEEO and Dr.D.Mayakrishnan, JRC Jt. Convner received the Best Performance Award from Dr. V.M. Muthukumar, Vice Chancellor, Bharathidhasan University on 16.03.2016 for their yeoman services to the Red Cross and public. Thiru K. Nanthakumar, IAS, District Collector honoured both awardees in the presence of Thiru K. Munusami, CEO, Thiru L. Venkatachalapathi, DEO, Thiru N. Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch and Thiru V. Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener.

PERIYAKULAM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Junior Red Cross Sub Committee Meeting was held on 07.09.2015 at R.C. High School, Theni. Thiru M. Vasu, Chief Educational Officer, Theni presided over the Programme in the presence of Tmt. V. Mary Helan Jesintha, DEO. Tmt. A.Sirumalar, Jt.Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru K.Surili Vel, JRC Convener narrated the Annual Report for 2014-15 and Thiru V.Selvam, Treasurer briefed about budget for 2014-15. The Resolution pertaining to JRC Volunteers Enrolment, Fund Raising, Training Centre for JRC and First Aid Training to JRC Counsellors were passed unanimously. Junior Red Cross Sub Committee Members participated.

RAMNAD EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Human Rally was organized on the occasion of 66th Geneva Conventions Day. 800 JRC Volunteers from 40 Schools and 45 JRC Counsellors participated. Thiru M.Balamurugan, JRC Counsellor welcomed all. Thiru S.Jeyakumar, DEO, headed the function. Thiru K.Jeyakannu, CEO, flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru Asmapag Anwardin, Vice President, Thiru A.Shanmuga Rajeswaran, Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch, Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch and Thiru Palmaran, Headmaster. The Rally started at Swarts Hr. Sec. School went through Aranmanai, Main Bazar and ended at Swarts Hr. Sec. School. The JRC Volunteers held the placards pertaining to Geneva Conventions Day, Peace World, Blood Donation, etc., during the Rally towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, JRC Convenver and Thiru C.Gunasekaran, JRC Counsellor made all arrangements.

JRC Counsellors Meeting was held on 07.09.2015 at Infant Jesus Matric Hr. Sec. School, Ramnad. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch & JRC Convener presided in the presence of Thiru M.Ramesh, Treasurer and Thiru M.Balamurugan, welcomed the gathering. As part of the meeting, Tribute was paid to former President of India late Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, detailed about activities of JRC for the year 2015-16, such as, Three Days JRC Volunteers Training, 2 days JRC Volunteers Training, Awareness on Blood Donation, Sapling Plantation, State Level Training, History of Red Cross Movement, Principles and Components of Red Cross. Thiru M.Jeeva, facilitated about JRC Claps and JRC Prayer songs to the participants. 90 JRC Counsellors from various Schools participated. Thiru M.Jeeva proposed Vote of Thanks.

Start -Off function was held on 27.09.2015 for Thiru S.Kulanthai Samy, JRC Counsellor and 07 Juniors from Ramnad Educational District for their participation in State Level JRC Camp to be held at Aditya Engineering College Coimbatore. Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru C.Gunasekaran, Jt. Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch. Thiru M.Ragland Mathuram, JRC Convener, Thiru M.Ramesh, Treasurer and other Life Members including Thiru S.Parameswaran and Thiru K.Kumar felicitated and honoured the JRC Juniors with shawl besides distributing T.Shirts and Caps. SALEM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Awareness Rally on Environment was organized on account of World Environment Day by IRCS District Branch. 300 JRC students from Sri Saradha Vidhyalaya School, Salem participated in the Rally. Mr.Ramalingam, D.E.O. Salem, Mr. Prabakar, JRC Convener, Principal of Sri Saradha Vidhyalaya School, Chairman and Secretary of IRCS Salem participated in the Rally.

Door to Door Dengue Fever Awarness Campaign was organised in coordination with Scout and Guide and District Health Department on 23.06.2015 at South Indian Matric. Hr. Sec. School, P.Kalipatti, Salem. Thiru G.Paarthasarathy, Thiru C.Sureshkumar, Thiru A.Gengaperumal, Selvi P.Manimegalai, JRC Counsellor and Tmt.R.Suganeswari participated.

Junior Red Cross Camp was conducted on 12.09.2015 at Salem. 110 JRC Counsellors and 218 Juniors from various Middle Schools participated. Thiru K.Ramalingam, CEO, presided and hoisted the JRC Flag in the presence of Thiru L.Anil, Vice President, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru J.Munna, Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru A.P.Sakthivel, PTA President. Thiru P.Prabahar, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru S.Manickam, inaugurated the photo of Jean Hendry Dunant and Thiru C.R.Natarajan, kindled Kuthuvilakku. Brother Gnanasekaran, Principal, Holy Cross Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Salem, Thiru V.Ramamurthy, Head Master, Father Sebastian, Head Master, St.Paul High School and Thiru Edward Lawrance, Head Master, Govt. High School, Sesanchavadi and Thiru Antony Muthu, AEO Salem offered felicitation. Thiru N.Chinraj, Convener, Palani Educational District, Thiru V.A.Vimalraj, Convener, Cuddalore Educational District, Dr.P.Karthik, PPN Hosptial Palani, Thiru Elango, Forest Officer (Retd.), Salem, Thiru Jhonson, Asst. Commissioner, Salem, Tmt.Thillaikarasi, KMPTC, Salem and Tmt.Karlin Mary offered felicitation. Thiru P.S.Murugesan, Jt.Convener Salem proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Chain was organized on 01.12.2015 at Municipality Boys Hr. Sec. School, Salem on the eve of World AIDS Day towards creating awareness on HIV/AIDS among general public. Thiru Ramamurhty, Head Master presided in the presence of Thiru Sakthivel, PTA President, Thiru Chandrasekar and Thiru P. Prabahar, JRC Conver, Salem Educational District. 120 JRC Volunteers participated.

TENKASI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

12 JRC Volunteers from Bharth Matric. Hr. Sec. School and 4 JRC Counsellors from Tenkasi Educational District participated in the Inter State JRC Camp held between 11.12.2015 and 17.12.2015 at Kurukshestra, Haryana. Mrs. Ponnammal, JRC Counsellors received the Best JRC Counsellors Award and JRC Volunteers won the prizes in the following competitions conducted during the Camp:-

S.No Competitions Prize 1 Exhibition Ist 2 Drama Ist 3 Diary Writting Ist 4 Solo Song IInd 5 Group Song (Boys) II nd 6 Group Song (Girls) II nd 7 Group Dance (Boys) II nd 8 Drawing & Painting II nd 9 Lucky Corner III rd

THANJAVUR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:

Geneva Conventions Day Meeting was held on 12.08.2015 at Thirubuvanam Sowrashtra Matric. School, Thirubuvanam. Thiru J.Baskar, Principal, Thirubuvanam Sowrashtra Matric. School presided over the function and Ms.Kiruthika, JRC Volunteer welcomed the gatheing. Pledge was taken by all the participants. Thiru V.M. Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch delivered Key Note address. Ms.A.Abirami, JRC Volunteer detailed about Geneva Conventions and Ms.P.Abinaya, narrated about History of Red Cross and activities of Red Cross.

USILAMPATTI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

A Rally was organized on 08.05.2015 at Government Hr. Sec. School, on the occasion of World Red Cross Day. Mrs.Angaiyarkanni, Head Mistress of Government Hr. Sec. School, Usilampatti flagged off the Rally in the presence of Mrs.A.Oliva Santha Seeli, JRC Convener, Usilampatti Educational District, JRC Students cleaned the main places during the Rally and propagated the Red Cross Principles by displaying the banners and placards. Mr.Somasundaram, SI, Retd, Mr.Rajapandi, Teacher Mrs.S.Velumani, Jt.Convenor and Counsellors participated. One day Workshop for the JRC Counsellors was held on 10.08.2015 at Saraswathi Nadar Hr. Sec. School, Usilampatti. 40 JRC Counsellors from various Schools participated.

Geneva Conventions Day was observed on 12.08.2015. JRC Convener, JRC Counsellors and JRC Volunteers participated. As part of the Programme, Human Rally was organized for creating awareness among general public. JRC volunteers held the placards pertaining to Red Cross Principles and activities of JRC.

VILLUPURAM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

Two days District Level JRC Juniors & Counselors Training Camp was held on 01.04.2015 & 02.04.2015 at John Dewey Matric Higher Secondary School, V.Marudur, Villupuram. Thiru S. Madhavan, District Educational Officer inaugurated the Camp. Thiru M.Babu Selvadurai, District JRC Convener welcomed the Students and Teachers in the presence of Thiru A. Irudayaraj, Inspector of Schools. 365 JRC Students and 87 Counselors from Vilupuram, Ulundurpe, and Vikkravandi Taluks attended. Thiru A.Jayachandran, Head Master, Perumbakkam High School proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 12.08.2015 Human Rally was organized to mark the 66th Geneva Conventions Day towards creating awareness about Red Cross among public. The Rally was organized between Villupuram Railway Station and Villupuram Old Bus Stand. Thiru M.Babu Selvadurai, JRC Convener, Villupuram Educational District presided over the function. Thiru S.Marsh, CEO, flagged off the Rally. Students from various Schools, i.e., Sacred Heart Convent, Govt Girls Hr. Sec. School, Ramakrishna Vidyalaya Matric. Hr. Sec. School, M.R.C. High School, Jhon Duye Matric. Hr. Sec. School, St.Xavier Matric. School, Sri Nataraja Middle School, Mahatma Gandhi High School, Sri Kamagodi High School, E.S. Matric. Hr. Sec. School and T.E.L.C. Middle School participated. Traffic Police Personnel provided necessary permission and protection during the Rally. JRC Volunteers held the placards pertaining to Red Cross Principles, Abolition of Plastic, Environmental Protection, Sapling Plantation and Rain Water Harvesting towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru A. Jeyachandran, Head Master & Treasurer, Thiru Simon Rayappan, Thiru V.Chinnappan, JRC Trainer, Thiru Edword Thangaraj, Thiru Paul Vincent, Thiru Philip Jeyan, Thiru Krishna Moorthy and Tmt Hemalatha participated.

Dengue Awareness Campaign was conducted by the Villupuram Educational District Juniors in the presence of Hon'ble Minister Mr. MOHAN, District Collector Mrs. Lakshmi I.A.S., & MP Mr. R.Lakshmanan, Mr. Elumalai and Municipal Chairman Mr. Baskaran and CEO Mr.S.Mars. The Campaign was organised by the District Collector.

Thiru S.Mars, Chief Educational Officer honored by the Villupuram Educational District Sub Committee members for having received the State level Appreciation Award from Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch. Thiru M.Babu Selvadurai, Convener, Villupuram Educational District Participated. Thiru S.Mars, CEO appreciated the Juniors who won the prizes during IRCS TN State Level JRC Camp.

Thiru M.Babu Selvadurai, JRC Convener and Junior Red Cross Volunteers Thiru Deenasigamani, Thiru Senthilkumar, Thiru Mohamed Unish from Sacred Heart Angilo Indian Hr. Sec. School, Villupuram participated in Inter State JRC Camp held between 26.12.15 and 30.12.2015 at Trichy. The Juniors were trained on topics, like, History, Principles of Red Cross, Yoga, Disaster Management and First Aid during the Camp. Thiru S.Marsh, CEO appreciated and distributed the Participation Certificates to the Juniors on 30.12.2015 at his office in the presence of Thiru S. Madhavan, DEO, Tmt. G.Dhamani, DEO, Kallakurichi Educational District and Thiru M.Babu Selvadurai, JRC Convener.

VIRUDHUNAGAR EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

JRC General Committee Meeting was held on 08.10.2015 at M.C.N.U.P.Devasaghayam Annatthammal Hr. Sec. School. Tmt. J.Pream Juliet, JRC Convener hoisted JRC flag. Thiru P.Ramachandran, DEO presided over the function. Thiru P.Murugan, JRC Counsellor welcomed the gathering. Thiru K.Kanagaraj detailed about History, Principles and activities of Red Cross.

VIRUDACHALAM EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT:-

World Environment Day was observed on 05.05.2015 at P.R.G. Hr. Sec. School, where in saplings were planted in the School campus by the JRC students. Mr.U Chakkaravarthi, JRC Convener and Headmaster Mr. Anbarasan, Teachers and Asst. HM participated.

X. STATE BRANCH

On 07.04.2015 IRCS TNB organized “Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan” (Clean India Mission) Campaign at IRCS TNB premises to mark the occasion by involving YRC Volunteers from various Colleges in Chennai City. Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Adminstrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Prof. A.Kadar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, IRCS TNB, Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Dr.Baskaran, YRC Zonal Co- ordinator, University of Madras and Dr. J. Sulaiman, YRC District Organizer attended the Programme. YRC Volunteers cleaned the Red Cross premises as also the Montieth Road surroundings to mark the occasion.

Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB enlightened general public through the Doordarshan Pothigai about the Campaign and also about various Red Cross activities undertaken by the Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch.

On 22.04.2015 Ms. Mary Werntz, ICRC HoRD along with Dr. Rajeev Sadana, Senior Co- operation Advisor, ICRC. ICRC Co-operation and Physical Rehabilitation Teams visited and observed various activities of the Sections in IRCS TN Branch. Subsequently, by 11.00 A.M the team had a meeting with the Chairman, Hon. Treasurer, General Secretary Administrative Secretary and discussed about the Plan of action of Family News Service activities for the year 2015.

World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at IRCS TNB Premises in association with Rotary Club of Kilpauk, Chennai. Dr.A. Muruganathan, Vice President, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr. Harish L Methta, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch and Dr.Manivasan IAS, Commissioner Disability presided over the function, in the presence of Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB, Mr.Ravi, Secretary, Rotary Club of Kilpauk. Dr.Manivasan IAS, Commissioner Disability distributed mobility aids, i.e., Tri Cycles, Elbo Crutch, Limb, Caliper and upper limb to differently abled persons on the eve of World Red Cross Day.

Thiru Kumaraguruparan, IAS, Director Information and Public Relations received the first copy of Braille Book on First Aid from Dr.Manivasan IAS, Commissioner Disability and appreciated the unique efforts taken for the benefit of visually impaired persons by the Red Cross.

Thiru Narayanan A.K. Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru P.Vengadasami, Manager, IRCS TNB, Thiru Rajesh Kannan, Secretary IRCS Namakkal District Branch, Dr.P.A.Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Pulavar R. Manickkam, Secretary, IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch, Members of Rotary Club of Kilbauk and Red Cross Volunteers participated. Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Honorary Treasurer, IRCS Tami Nadu Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 14.06.2015 World Blood Donors Day was celebrated at IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch Blood Bank by organizing a Blood Donation Camp in association with OLA, who provided free pick up for Blood Donors from Residence to IRCS TNB Blood Bank. 37 units of Bloods were collected on that day. Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, presided over the function.

A function to distribute free Mobility Aids was organized in association with Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk on 29/06/2015 at Red Cross premises by Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch where in, 57 Mobility Aids were distributed, free of cost, to 30 different beneficiaries.

The function was attended by Thiru Mahimm Gupta, President, RCCK, Thiru Sanjay Agarwal Incoming President RCCK, Thiru Ravikrishnan, Secretary, RCCK amidst other delegates from RCCK. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB, Thiru MSM Nasruddin, Hon General Secretary IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary of IRCS TNB amidst others including the beneficiaries also attended.

On 01/07/2015 at Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch "International Doctors Day" was celebrated to mark the yeoman services rendered by the Medical Officers. Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Dr. G. Gomathi, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dinesh Ganesh, Medical Officer Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Medical Officer Day Care Hospital, IRCS TNB, Dr. Vinayagam, Medical Officer Blood Bank, IRCS TNB paramedics amidst others attended the function.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 04.07.2015 at Durbar Hall of Raj Bhawan to mark the 82nd Birthday celebrations of His Excellency Dr. K. ROSAIAH, The Governor of Tamil Nadu & President, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. More than 100 persons donated blood during the Camp. Dr. K. ROSAIAH, His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary of IRCS TNB, Dr. Kanagasabai (Retd. DME) and other eminent personalities including PRO Raj Bhawan, ADC to Governor, OSD to Governor, Secretary to Governor amidst others attended. On 11/07/2015 and 12/07/2015 Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch conducted First Aid Training to students / senior professionals from different institutions, like, ECO Service India Pvt. Ltd., MRF Trainees, Sri Ram Engineering College, Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Elite School of Optometry and general public.

Totally 73 of them attended the Basic Level First Aid Training. The Training sessions were facilitated by First Aid Lecturers Thiru Ramadoss and Thiru Surya Narayanan. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary of IRCS TN Branch besides demonstrating the techniques of transportation in First Aid also enlightened the trainees about the varied social services rendered by IRCS TN Branch, viz., Day Care Hospital, Blood Bank, Physiotherapy & Fitness Centre, Artificial Limb Centre, Kidzee Franchise, Nurse Aid (Health Assistant) Training recognized by the Tamil Nadu Open University, etc.

Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch has been conducting Vocational Training under two different Trades viz., Turner and Draughtsmen (Mechanical) duly affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training, Government of India, for the students hailing from economically and socially weaker Sections of the Society, with the ultimate aim to give them settlement in life and also to create a permanent bread winner for such families.

Totally 27 students belonging to the 2012 - 2014 batch for Two Years ITI Course on Turner & Draughtsmen (Mechanical) Trades who passed out in the final examinations conducted by the Director of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu got their Course Certificates from Director of Employment & Training, Government of India, which were distributed to the Trainees by Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TN Branch in the presence of Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan, Hon. Secretary, IRCS Chennai District and Vocational Training Instructors of IRCS TN Branch.

After modernization, the Day Care Hospital of Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch started functioning in the renovated Hospital buildings on 15/07/2015.

The function to mark the occasion was chaired by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TN Branch, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary IRCS TN Branch, Dr. P.A. Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District, Dr. R. Poongothai, Chairman, DCH Sub Committee, IRCS TNB, Ms. C.B. Dilly, Chairman, Canteen IRCS TNB, Dr. Gomathi Chief Medical Officer IRCS TNB, Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Medical Officer IRCS TNB and all other Officers and staff members of IRCS TNB. As part of its move towards up keeping communal harmony, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch had on 16/7/2015 at 6.29 pm hosted Iftaar (Eid Ul Fitr) party to mark the auspicious occasion of Ramzan 2015. Dr. Bishop Prakash, Hon'ble Chairman for Minority Commission, Govt. of TN chaired the Iftaar Party. District Magistrate Thiru Kabeer, Dr. Harish L Metha Chairman IRCS TNB, Mr. M. Senthilnathan Hon. Treasurer IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin General Secretary IRCS TNB, Mr. Narayanan A.K. Administrative Secretary IRCS TNB, Dr. P. A .Sathianarayanan Secretary IRCS Chennai District, Dr. R. Poongothai, Ms. C. B. Dilly, Prof. Kadhar Basha, YRC Advisor IRCS TNB amidst others including YRC Coordinators and Officers and staff members of IRCS TN Branch attended. In his address Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB enlightened the gathering that Red Cross being an organization that cares for communal harmony and that this Iftaar Party was hosted and that it would be continued year after year as Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch values most the communal values of mankind.

The Meeting of the Youth Red Cross (YRC) Zonal Co-ordinators, YRC District Organizers and YRC Joint District Organizers of the Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch (IRCS TNB) was convened at IRCS TNB premises, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India) on 25th July, 2015 jointly by Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, Hon. General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB and Prof. Kadhar Basha, YRC Advisor IRCS TNB. YRC Zonal Co- ordinators, District Organizers and Joint District Organizers (Total 31) representing all Universities of Tamil Nadu including Ms. B. Nasreen, State Level Officer YRC, IRCS TNB attended.

The august gathering reviewed the existing activities of YRC Movement in IRCS TNB and suggested innovative ways and means to further improve upon the Youth Red Cross Movement throughout Tamil Nadu. The YRC officials were also requested to ensure their active involvement in all Red Cross activities within their Districts and also that all YRC Volunteers are imparted the most important First Aid Training coupled with Disaster Management Orientation Training. Emphasis was laid upon the YRC officials to use their good Offices to ensure that all left out Colleges & Universities are immediately enrolled under YRC Movement of IRCS TNB to develop YRC Movement further in the State of Tami Nadu.

The media coverage on the Hon'ble Indian Prime Minister's Swatch Bharat Abhiyan observed by YRC Wing of IRCS TNB done by Doordarshan Podhigai Channel was also screened and shown to all Members and their contribution in this regard throughout Tamil Nadu to make this event a grand success was lauded by one and all. The Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu State Level Junior Red Cross Conveners Conference 2015 - 2016 was held at Sri Subramnia College of Engineering & Technology, Palani Educational District, Dindigul Tamil Nadu on 24th and 25th July, 2015. Eminent personalities including Joint Directors Education & NSS, Govt. of TN, CEO Dindigul, Dr. Saravanan, Principal of SSCET Palani and Secretary of the SSCET College also participated. 110 JRC Conveners and Joint Conveners attended.

The two days' Conference ended up with the Valedictory Function held on 25/7/2015 in which Dr. D.A. Prabkar, Vice Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu branch delivered his lecture and desired all JRC officials to go through the revised JRC Syllabi at length, in details and to initiate all possible steps to further enhance the JRC Movement within Tamil Nadu.

In his speech, Dr. D.A.Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB also urged the Education Department authorities, Goverment of Tamil Nadu and other delegates to kindly instruct all Schools that are yet to get enrolled in JRC Movement, so that JRC Movement could get more volunteers and Red Cross Tamil Nadu branch gets the credit of moulding them into best citizens and Leaders of Tomorrow by inculcating in them the Fundamental Principles of Red Cross Movement including Personal Hygiene, Sanitation of surroundings, cleaniless, plantation of tree saplings, maintaining kitchen garden, all towards Environmental Protection, etc. He devotedly urged the Government authorities to send Circular to all such Schools which are yet to enroll themselves into JRC.

During the Valedictory function, the Joint Directors Education & NSS, Govt. of TN, CEO Dindigul, Dr. Saravanan, Principal of SSCET Palani and Secretary of the SSCET College also felicitated the gathering about the importance of the Conference and emphasized upon them to remain more involved in JRC Movement of IRCS TN Branch.

Prof. Pulavar Manickam, Hon. Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch was also part of the two days Conference who enlightened the JRC officials about the JRC Syllabi in details as he remained part of the Committee constituted at IRCS TN State Branch level to review the JRC syllabi. Mr. M.P. Santhana Krishnan, JRC AAO of IRCS TN Branch conducted the two days' JRC Conference on behalf of IRCS TNB. The valedictory function ended with Vote of Thanks to the Chair.

Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch had paid Respectful Homage to the former (Past) President of India and Past President of Indian Red Cross Society at National Level and late Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, who breathed HIS LAST while addressing a sect of students at Shillong (Meghalaya), India on 27th July 2015 by late evening. He was not only a true leader but a Master, a Trainer, a Mentor, a Groomer, a Preacher and besides all a Fellow Walker of every individual citizen of this Universe irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, sex and beyond all Age limits. We intensively feel his omnipresence in the air amidst us and have strong belief that HIS OMNIPRESENCE will guide us in the righteous path to achieve HIS DREAM OF MOTHER INDIA 2020. Every individual Office Bearer & Member of the Management of Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch including all its volunteers / staff Members with tearful eye-lids, bid HIM farewell and this Respectful Homage in the form of Shradhaanjali.

Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarter, New Delhi authorized Red Cross Branches of all States and Union Territories to impart First Aid Training on the pattern of St. John Ambulance. Accordingly, the Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch had imparted 16 hours First Aid Training on the syllabi prescribed by St. John Ambulance India to 1,111 students (Juniors) of the Junior Red Cross Movement of Velammal Higher Secondary School, Mogapper, Chennai, under Junior Category from 27th to 29th July, 2015. The sessions on First Aid were handled by the Certified First Aid Lecturers as per the norms fixed by St. John Ambulance India, New Delhi, who imparted theoritical, practical and demonstration classes for all the 1,111 students.

This is the first such attempt made to impart First Aid Training to 1,111 JRC Juniors under Junior Category with the aim to achieve Limca Book of Record for having trained highest numbers of students under one single roof on First Aid Certified Course.

Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch conducted the first batch of five days long Lay Lecturers' training for 20 JRC / YRC officials at the Regional Disaster Management Training Centre of IRCS TN Branch at IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch location with effect from 4th to 8th August, 2015. Professionally sound Lecturers from St. John Ambulance India and Medical Officers including Ortho Surgeon Dr. Ajith Inigo imparted the five days long Lay Lecturers Training Course.

On successful completion of the First Aid Training, written test and Viva, IRCS TN Branch has another set of 20 Lay Lecturers to its kitty and will be imparting First Aid Training with the help of these trained Lay Lecturers throughout Tamil Nadu, as the Management of IRCS TN Branch is keen to train more numbers of general public including Junior students, Senior students and Red Cross Volunteers on the subject to face any emergency within the State and save precious lives during the golden hours.

On this auspicious occasion, IRCS TNB Management is indebted to convey heartiest thanks to National Headquarter of IRCS New Delhi for having permitted all State / Union Territory branches of Red Cross throughout India to impart First Aid Training on par with St. John Ambulance (India).

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch celebrated the 66th Geneva Conventions Day 2015 between 5th and 10th August, 2015 at Red Cross premises, No.32/50, Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, Tamil Nadu (India) by conducting various competitions. Throughout Tamil Nadu IRCS TN Branch has 15,34,267 Youth Red Cross Volunteers in the form of College Students in the streams of Arts & Science, Engineering, Polytechnic, Medical, Para Medical, B.Ed, Law and from various Colleges.

The nuclear attack on Hiroshima had passed 7 decades now. To pray for the departed souls to rest in peace a Mass Prayer was organized on 07.08.2015 at Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary of IRCS TN Branch, wherein all Red Cross Members / volunteers participated. Candles were kindled and silence was observed towards paying homage for all the souls departed 7 decades ago in nuclear disaster. To mark the occasion, a pledge was also taken by all Red Cross Members / volunteers appealing before one and all, to avoid usage of nuclear power.

To mark the 66th Geneva Conventionss Day Anniversary celebrations, a Blood Donation Camp was organized on 12.08.2015 by Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch in its Blood Bank at Chennai, wherein 100 YRC Volunteers (College students) from 12 different Colleges in Chennai / Tiruvallur / Kancheepuram Districts participated and 79 units of Whole Human Blood Units collected from the Blood Donors.

Similarly, a General Medical Check up Campaign was also organized at Assumption Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Nungambakkam for the inmate Students (Junior Red Cross Juniors) of the School wherein 140 School Students were provided free diagnosis and free medicines.

Youth Red Cross Unit of the Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch was inaugurated at Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute University, on 6th August, 2015 by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. Er. A.C.S. Arun Kumar, President of Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute University presided over the function and Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice Chancellor, Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Rector and Dr. C.B. Palanivelu, Registrar of the University fecilitated the function.Dr.C.B. Senthil Kumar, HOD Commerce Department of the University and YRC Incharge of the University organized the function in a befitting manner. A State Level Junior Red Cross Camp was hosted by the IRCS Coimbatore District Branch between 28th September and 01st October 2015 at Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimabtore. 258 Juniors and Counsellors from 43 Educational Districts participated. Tmt.Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed all the participants. Dr.A.Muruganathan, Vice-President, IRCS, TNB delivered special address and Dr.N.Arul Murugan, Chief Educational Officer, Coimbatore, inaugurated the Camp and delivered inaugural address. Thiru C.Sukumaran, Chairman, Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore felicitated the occasion. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch proposed the Vote of Thanks.

The topics pertaining to History and Principles of Red Cross, Principles of JRC, First Aid and Child Protection were taken by the facilitators besides Crafts and Songs taught to the Juniors.As part of the programme, the participants were taken to the Bavani Sagar Dam and Bannary Amman temple. On the final day, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Treasurer, IRCS, TNB, delivered Key Note address. Tmt.Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch distributed Prizes to the winners of various competitions and also Certificates to all participants. Thiru P.S.Muthukumar, JRC Convener, Coimbatore proposed Vote of Thanks.

North East Monsoon Precautionary Measures Meeting

The Pre-monsoon meeting was convened by Corporation of Chennai was represented by IRCS-TNB officials on 21.08.2015 at Rippon Building, Chennai. Subsequently in continuation of the above meeting Chairman IRCS-TNB convened a pre-monsoon Disaster Relief Meeting at IRCS-TNB on 03.11.2015 in which Thiru Naraynan A.K., Admnistrative Secretary, IRCS TNB , the Secretaries of IRCS Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvalluvar Districts IRCS, IRCS TNB Staff and Red Cross Volunteers attended. During the meeting it was decided that DM Relief activities will be undertaken immediately by IRCS-TNB during the ensuring days on need basis. The meeting remained highly useful to the above Districts & their volunteers as they could discuss about the Red Cross services to be rendered during the time of crisis, which they abruptly put into practicality during incessant rains that slashed these districts with flood waters.

First Aid Sub Committee Meeting:-

First Aid Sub Committee Meeting was held on 07.11.2015 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary IRCS TNB welcomed all. Dr. Vaseekaran, Chairman of First Aid Sub Committee presided in the presence of Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M..Nasruddin, General Secretary. Prof. R.Manickam, Vice Chairman of First Aid Sub Committee, Thiru S.N. Janardhanan, IRCS – Katpadi, Dr. M. Edwin, IRCS –Thanjavur, Thiru K. Palanivel, IRCS Chennai, Thiru T.K.Padmanabhan, IRCS Villupuram., Thiru M. Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, Mylapore,Sub Branch, Thiru N. Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener,IRCS Ariyalur participated.

Homage to Padmabhushan Dr.S.P.Agarwal:-

Floral Tribute was paid to mark respects and pay homage to the departed soul of Padma Bhushan Dr.S.P.Agarwal, Ex. Secretary General, IRCS NHQ on 17.11.2015 at IRCS TNB Office. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M..Nasruddin, General Secretary, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB Ms. Susan Johnson (Deputy Secretary General & Director International Operations, Canadian Red Cross), Ms. Chelvi Singeswaran (Surge Program Officer, Canadian Red Cross), Parag Porkar, Canadian Red Cross, and other staff of IRCS TNB participated.

IPCD Project Closure Event:-

IPCD Project Closure Event Meeting was held on 17.11.2015 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Ms. Susan Johnson (Deputy Secretary General & Director International Operations, Canadian Red Cross), Ms. Chelvi Singeswaran (Surge Program Officer, Canadian Red Cross), , Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.Senthlnathan, Hon.Treasurer, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB and Dr. Parag Porkar, Canadian Red Cross.

Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed the august gathering. Dr.P.A.Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram, Thiru J.Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch, Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and IRCS TNB staff participated.

New Guest House Inauguration:-

Inaguration Ceremony of New Guest House was held on 18.11.2015 at IRCS TNB Office Premises. Dr.A.Muruganathan, M.D., Vice – President, IRCS TNB inaugurated the New Guest House in the presence of Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthil Nathan, Hon.Treasurer, and Thiru Naryanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB.

Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Dr.P.A.Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram, Thiru J.Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch, Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch, M.C. Members and IRCS TNB staff participated.

IFRC Delegation Meeting:-

North East Monsoon Flood Relief Operation Meeting with IFRC Delegates was held on 26.11.2015 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Adminstrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed the gathering. Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB presided over the function. Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator presented about effects of North East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu and IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities. Thiru Vijay Kumar Ummidi, Regional Disaster Preparedness Manager (South Asia), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, South Asia Regional Delegation detailed about DREF operational guidelines.

Ms.Rosemaire North, Regional Communications & Advocacy Manager, South Asia Regional Delegation, Thiru Tapash Saha Roy, IRCS NHQ and IRCS TNB staff visited flood affected areas in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Cuddalore Districts for assessing the effects of Flood. Singapore Red Cross Delegates’ Visit:-

North East Monsoon Flood Rescue & Relief Operation Meeting with Singapore Red Cross Delegates was held on 10.12.2015 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed the gathering. Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB, presided in the presence of Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB. Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator presented about effects of North East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu and IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

Thiru Khairul Massuan, Head Community Services, Singapore Red Cross, Thiru Abdul Jamal, Volunteer Singapore Red Cross, Thiru Tony Kee, Volunteer Singapore Red Cross and Thiru Doss, Volunteer Singapore Red Cross, Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB, Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Amnjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Thiru Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Myalpore Sub Branch and Thiru K.Lawrence, Volunteer IRCS Chennai District Branch visited flood affected areas in Chennai, Kancheepuram and Cuddalore accompanied the Singapore Red Cross Deliegates who were taking rounds of the flood affected area for for assessing the effect of Flood.

General Medical Camp :-

IRCS-TNB conducted Medical Camp in association with Oil Natural Gas Corporation, Chennai (ONGC) in the following places for the benefit of flood affected victims. Medicines were distributed free of cost to the patients during the camp. Three Teams of Medical Professionals rendered their services for the benefit of flood victims from 07.12.2015 to 11.12.2015. Totally 5,065 patients were benefited through above Mobile Medical Camps.

1. Ramavaram 9. C.I.T. Colony 2. Nesapakkam 10. Nungambakkam 3. Jafferkhan Pet 11. Mudichur 4. M.G.R.Nagar 12. Medavakkam 5. K.K.Nagar 13. Madipakkam 6. Ashok Nagar 14. Velachery 7. Tambaram 15. Villivakkam, 8. Kotturpuram 16. Royapuram

IRCS-TNB conducted Medical Camp in association with ETA & O’ General Companies in the following places Vyasarpadi (Mullai Nagar), Vyasarpadi (Magazinepuram), Thoraipakkam , Forshore Estate Pattinapakkam, Saidapet, Nesapakkam, Manali Pudhu Nagar, Ennur, Pulianthope, Nehru Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, Greems Road, Chintadrilpet, Korukkupet, OMR Kannaginagar, Triplicane MRTS Station Canal Street, Parthasarathy Temple East Arch, Sivarajanpuram, Kargil nagar, Chemmanchery, Shenoy Nagar, Kathiravan Colony, Bharathipuram, Brewary Raod, Bajanai Kovil, City Center (Ganesha Puram), Silaterpuram, Mandaveli, Kannigapuram, Kolathur, Amudham Colony, Thomas Cook Backside, Kotturpuram and Pudupet for the benefit of flood affected victims. Medicines were also distributed free of cost to the patients during the camp. Three Teams of Medical Professionals rendered their services for the benefit of flood victims from 14.12.2015 to 20.12.2015. Totally 7,726 patients were benefited through above Mobile Medical Camps. In all, 12,821 (5095+7726) persons were benefitted from these Medical Camps organized by IRCS TN Branch for the distressed flood victims of Greater Chennai Region covering Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur Districts of Tamil Nadu.

Awareness Creation on Dengue, Malaria and other Water borne diseases:-

IRCS-TNB prepared and printed 1,00,000 pamphlets on awareness creation about Prevention of Dengue, Malaria, H1N1 and other Water borne Diseases. 3,000 Pamphlets each were distributed to each of the 32 District Red Cross Branches who disseminated them among general public including College/School students for awareness creation and avoid spread of epidemics. IRCS TNB staff/volunteers also distributed 4,000 Pamphlets during Medical Camps that were conducted by IRCS TNB in association with ONGC, ETA & O’General in Greater Chennai region.

Tamil NRIs in Dubai Supported 5Metric Tonnes of Relief aid to IRCS-TNB:-

Dubai based Indian Community Welfare Committee donated Relief Aid to IRCS – TNB for the benefit of flood affected victims. Thiru K. Kumar, President of ICWC, Dubai(UAE) & Dr. Jayanthimala Suresh, President at Dubai Tamil Sangam took efforts for mobilising the above aid, and handed over to Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB at Red Cross premises in a Press Conference. Kalaipuli S. Thanu, President of the Tamil Film Producers Council, Padmashree “Chinna Kalaivanar” Thiru Vivek and Rev. Father Dr. J.Jaya Singh, UN Ambassador for World Peace participated in the Press Conference and kick started distribution of relief materials to the needy.

Thiru K. Kumar, President of ICWC, Dubai(UAE) and Dr. Dr. Jayanthimala Suresh, President of Tamil Sangam, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu & Padmashree “Chinna Kalaivanar” Thiru Vivek distributed relief materials to the flood affected victims in IRCS TNB Premises, in the presence of media, on 12.12.2015.

Thiru Leon Prop, Head, Country Cluster, IFRC South Asia, & Dr.Veer Bhusan, Secretary General I/c, IRCS NHQ reviewed IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities on 22.12.2015 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall and distributed the Relief Materials to the Flood Affected victims.

In addition to the above, relief materials were distributed at following palces, from out of the items received from various Organizations as under :-

1. Bala Mandir Kamaraj School

2. Church Park Convent Temporary Relief Shelter 3. Chennai Model School Mackeys Garden Greams Road Temporary Relief Shelter

4. People identified by Michelin India Tamil Nadu Tyres Pvt Ltd. Gummidipoondi

5. Gummidipoondi & Ellapuram 27 Govt. School Pupils

6. 10 Creche Centres of IRCS TNB

7. Slum Board Chennai Tenaments, Mylapore

8. West Mambalam Temporary Relief Shelter near Primary Health Centre

9. Sub Staff of EMRI, TNHSP

10. Sub Staff of DMS, TNHSP

11. Sub Staff of DPH, TNHSP

12. Sub Staff of Health & Public Departments

13. Mr. Sharath Kumar, MLA (Referred by ICWC & Tamil Sangam Dubai Donors)

14. IRCS NHQ Arakkonam Warehouse Sub Staff

15. Press & Media staff

16. Actor Vivek (Referred by ICWC & Tamil Sangam Dubai Donors)

Distribution of Relief Materials in association with PVR Cinemas (NEST) :-

A function on Distribution of Relief Materials in association with PVR Cinemas (PVR Nestle) was held on 24.12.2015 at Thirukkandalam, Tiruvallur District. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru D.Balamurugan, Duty Officer, PVR Cinemas, Thiru Benjamin, Entertainment Service Provider, PVR Cinemas, Thiru Rajkumar, Thiru Benjamin, Entertainment Service Provider, PVR Cinemas, Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB, Tmt. Santhi, Ward Member, Thirukkandalam, Thiru Elumalai, IRCS Life Member and IRCS Raichur District Branch (Karnataka State).

Thiru Elumalai, IRCS Life Member welcomed the gathering. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch delivered presidential address. 200 beneficiaires benefitted out of this Flood Relief Distribution.

Distribution of Relief Materials in association Indian Oil Corporation (IOC):-

A function on Distribution of Relief Materials in association with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was held on 29.12.2015 at Ambattur and Kallikulam, Tiruvallur District. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru Nagarajan, M.C. Member, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch and Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB.

Relief Materials were distributed in association with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on 30.12.2015 at Pudunagar, Tiruvanthipuram Panchayat, Cuddalore. Thiru V. Karthik, Asst. Manager (RS), IOC presided & distributed to the beneficiaries in presence of Thiru R.M. Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore, Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB and IRCS Cuddalore District Branch Volunteers.

Relief Materials were distributed on 31.12.2015 in association with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at Uthamanallur (100 sets) and Iravanallur, Achirapakkam, Kancheepuram. Thiru T.Dheeraj Kumar, Asst.Business Manager, IOC, presided & distributed to the beneficiaries in presence of Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB and Thiru Krishnan, FA Lecturer, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Kancheepuram District Branch Volunteers.

BIG THANKS TO

Indian Red Cross Society

National Headquaters, New Delhi

&

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS & RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES

FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPLY OF RELIEF MATERIALS

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING

 SINGAPORE RED CROSS  BIHAR RED CROSS  ASSAM RED CROSS  MAHARASHTRA RED CROSS  KARNATAKA RED CROSS  TRIPURA RED CROSS  ODISHA RED CROSS  UTTARAKHAND RED CROSS  ANDHRA PRADESH RED CROSS  NELLORE DISTRICT RED CROSS  SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT RED CROSS  IRCS ARIYALUR DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS DINDIGUL DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS TIRUVANNAMALAI DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS VELLORE DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS TIRUPPUR DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS KANNIYAKUMARI DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT BRANCH  IRCS TENKASI SUB BRANCH  IRCS ARNI SUB BRANCH  IRCS CHEYYAR TALUK SUB BRANCH

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO CONTRIBUTED FOR THE CAUSE OF FLOOD AFFECTED VICTIMS :-

. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Chennai . ONGC, Chennai . OM Charity India Foundation, Bangalore . Australian Consulate General, South India . VERIZON Foundation, USA . ICWC and Tamil Sangam Dubai . CSC Charitable Foundation, USA . Silicon Valley Foundation, USA . Jain International Trade Organization . Mr. M.Sevugan Chetty, USA . Prime Focus, Bangalore . Mr. Vimal Srisrimal, Chennai . Nimbha Aswath Pharma, Chennai . Gunaseela Hospital, Bangalore . Thiruvalluvar University . Gill Nagar Association . World Water Works Limited, UK based Charity & Humanity Aid Initiative . Rotary Club of Eltham & Rotary Australia World Community Services Limited, Australia . Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk, Chennai . People for People Trust, Chennai . AAI (Customs & Cargo), Chennai Airport

THANKS TO ALL DONORS WHO DONATED IN CASH AND KIND :-

 TO ALL VOLUNTEERS OF IRCS TN STATE, DISTRICT & SUB BRANCHES  TO ALL STAFFS OF IRCS TNB  TO ALL FHS & JSSK STAFFS AND DRIVERS OF IRCS TNB  TO CENTRAL / TN STATE GOVT. AGENCIES  TO OLA CABS  TO MEDICAL AND PARA MEDICAL TEAMS OF ONGC  TO ALL YRC & JRC OFFICIALS  TO PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIAS  TO TAMIL NADU STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO TN HEALTH DEPARTMENT

LIST OF DONORS DONATED FOR FLOOD RELIEF

 Eakcon System Pvt Ltd

 Khivraj Chordia Trust

 Oren Hydrocarbons Pvt Ltd

 Mr. Mukund

 A B D’ Cruz

 Mr. S.V. Sevugan Chetty

 Health India Foundation

 ETA & O’General Private Ltd.

 Govt. Hr. Sec. School – Pollachi

 Dr. Mrs. Saraswathi Mani, Ooty

 OM Charity India Foundation, Bangalore

 Rotary Club of Guindy

 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Chennai

 Instant Tea Employees, Munnar, Kerala

 Indian Accutouch Medical Institute

 Taylor & Francis Group, India

 PVR Network for Enablement & Social Transformation, Chennai

 Mr. Pritam Rochaldas Mansharmani HUF  Mr. M. Ayyappan

 Bharat Engineering Construction Co (P) Ltd

 Alhaj Er. N. Sheikh Dawood  St. Johns First Aid Kits Pvt. Ltd., Kancheepuram

 Mr. Mahaveer Chand Kataria, Chennai

 IDEAL Traders

 Mr. Marudhar Kesari Jain Seva Samiti, Chennai

 The State Transport Corporation Retired Employees’ Welfare Association

 Mr. P.R. Subramanian

 Mr. B Tariq Nissho

 Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB

 Mr. C. Srinivasan  Mr. B. Karthikeyan

 Dugar N.T. Dugar Foundation  Chairman, HM, Staff & Pupils of Shanthi School Chinturu, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.  Dr. Kulkarni former Chairman IRCS Karnataka  Mr.Manickam Pillai Vair  Ms.Circutek  Mr.Mahendranath Reddy. L  Mr.R.Vardarajan  Ms.Vidya Parthu Hr.Sec. School  Dr.S.V.Chitibabu Educational Charitable Public Trust  Mr.Punniya Selvam Poobathi  Dr.Kulkarni  Sri E.S.L Narasimhan- IRCS Andhra Pradesh  Sd. Kifayath -Chairman,Shanthi School, Chintur  IRCS, Cheyyar Taluk - sub Branch  IRCS, Tuticorin District Branch  IRCS, Coimbatore Dist. Branch  Mr. Riyz  Dr. Jawaharlal  C.S.M.A Hr Sec. School M.M Kovalur  M.V. Muthaya Pilai Mariyammal Girls Matric Hr. Sec. School  St Mary's Hr. Sec. School, Dindigul  St. Joseph Matric Hr. Sec. School, Dindigul  Annamalayar Mills Girls Hr. Sec. School, Dindigul  M.S. P Solainadar Memorial Hr. Sec School, Dindigul  Ourlady of Lourdes Gilrs Hr. Sec. School Dindigul  St. Joseph's Girls Hr. Sec. School, Dindigul  H.N.U.P. R Matric High School , Nilakottai  PVR Nest  Ajay Kumar - Hyderabad  Ms.Jagan Peri  Mr. Ashish Mishra  Ms. RSK Higher Secondry School,BHEL, Trichy  IRCS Madurai Dist. Branch  Mr.S. Ronak  Mr. K.D. Sharma  IRCS, West Bengal State Branch  Ms. Australian Consultant General  Ms. Gigamon Inc  IRCS Telangana State Branch  Om Charity India Foundation Banagalore  IRCS, Karnataka State Branch  Ms. Chemba - Bangalore  Ms.Visa Consolidated Support Services (India) Pvt Ltd

A function to distribute 300 Water Purification / Survival Kits was held in association with Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk on 21.01.2016 at IRCS TNB Campus. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed the gathering. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB honoured the Guests from Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk. Thiru M.Senthinathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB enlightened about the activities of IRCS TNB. Rtn.Sanjay Agarwal, President, RCCK delivered presidential address and Rtn.Balachander, President Rotary Club of Madras South delivered Key Note address. Rtn.Joseph Mathew explained and demonstrated Water Purification Units to the beneficiaries. Rtn.Ravi Krishanan, Past Secretary, RCCK proposed Vote of Thanks.

European Commission & IFRC Delegates’ Visit:-

North East Monsoon Flood Rescue & Relief Operations Review Meeting with European Commission & IFRC Delegates was held on 02.02.2016 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed & presented about effects of North East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu and IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

Dr.Harish L Metha presided in the presence of, Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB Mr.Dvaid Sevcik, Head, Regional Office, Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (European Commission), Mrs. Maya, European Commission and Mr. Dainel Bolanos Gonzalez, Regional Programmes Coordinator, Country Cluster, South Aisa (IFRC) reviewed IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

Mr. David Sevcik, Head, Regional Office, Directorate General for Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (European Commission), Mrs. Maya, European Commission, Mr. Daniel Bolanos Gonzalez, Regional Programmes Coordinator, Country Cluster, South Aisa (IFRC) along with Thiru M.Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB, Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Amnjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Thiru Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Myalpore Sub Branch and Thiru K.Lawrence, Volunteer IRCS Chennai District Branch visited flood affected areas, such as, Saidapet, Kotturpuram and Velachery in Chennai, for assessing the effect of Floods and discussed with the beneficiaries.

Kumbakonam Mahamagam Festival Services:-

A special Meeting on Kumbakonam Mahamagam Festival was held on 04.01.2016 at Kumbakonam Municipal Hr. Sec. School, Kumbakonam. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB & State Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts, Tamil Nadu presided in the presence of Dr. Dharma Rajendiran, State Scout Administrative Commissioner. Thiru M. Mahaveer, Ex. Scout Commissioner explained about measures to be taken during Mahamagam Festival. Various Service Committees were formed and decided to work together with JRC and Scout.

On 07.01.2016, Human Rally was organized in association with District Pollution Control Board on “Pollution Free Mahamagam Festival”. Thiru M. Govindarao IAS, Sub Collector, flagged off the Rally in the presence of Tmt. Rathanasekar, Chairman, Kumbakonam Municipality, Thiru D. Annapillai, DEO, Thiru Samuvel Rajkumar, DPCB and Thiru Ram Manohar, District Environmental Coordinator. JRC & Scout Volunteers also participated in the Rally. Thiru J. Baskar, ECO Zonal Coordinator made necessary arrangements.

A Meeting of JRC Conveners & Scout Secretaries was held on 12.01.2016 under the leadership of Thiru D. Annapillai, DEO. Thiru J. Baskar, Mahamagam Coordinator explained about services to be carried by the JRC & Scout volunteers. Scout Secretaries and JRC Conveners from various Districts participated.

Awareness Meeting on “Pollution Free Magamaham Festival” was held in coordination with District Pollution Control Board on 22.01.2016 at Sri Saraswathi Padasala Girls Hr. Sec. School, Kumbakonam. Thiru R. Swaminathan, Scout Secretary welcomed all. Tmt. T.R. Latha, Principal (I/c) presided over the function. Thiru D. Annapillai, DEO felicitated. JRC, Scout, ECO Club, NCC Volunteers from various Schools participated. Thiru P. John Stephen, JRC Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 03.02.2016, Human Chain was formed towards creating awareness among general public about ‘Pollution Free Magamaham Festival”. Thiru M. Govindarao IAS, Sub Collector inaugurated the programme. 2000 Volunteers from JRC, ECO Club, Scout, NSS & NCC from various Schools participated. Thiru R. Swaminathan, Scout Secretary welcomed the all. Thiru J. Baskar, ECO Zonal Coordinator provided all logistics support for the above Programme. Thiru P. John Stephen, JRC Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

A function to hoist Magamaham Festival Flag was held on 19.02.2016. Dr. N. Subbian IAS, District Collector, Thanjavur hoisted the Magamaham Festival Flag in the presence of Thiru M. Govindarao, IAS, Sub Collector, Kumbakonam, Thiru N. Kamakodi, City Union Bank, Kumbakonam, Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch & State Chief Commissioner (Scout) and Dr. Dharma Rajendiran, State Administrative Commissioner (Scout). Followed by this, Dr. N. Subbian IAS, District Collector hoisted JRC Flag and released first copy of JRC Kumabakonam Magamaham Festival Service Bulletin.

A Multi Task Team comprising Disaster Management Task Force, First Aid, YRC, JRC, 108 Ambulance and FHS were deployed between 19.02.2016 & 23.02.2016 for assisting the devotees and regulating the crowds during “Kumbakonam Mahamgam Festival” under the leadership of Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch.

As part of the Programme, Disaster Management & First Aid Service Booths were opened and necessary assistances, like, First Aid to the injured, crowd control , crowd Management and crowd regulations were provided by 350 Red Cross volunteers to the devotees. Food & Logistics were arranged to all Red Cross volunteers & 108 Ambulance Staff by the IRCS TNB.

JRC Service Team provided necessary assistance to the devotees round the clock (24X7) on rotation basis from 19.02.2016 & 22.02.2016 during Magamaham Festival. Valedictory function was held on 23.02.2016. Thiru S. Balasubramanian, Chairman, CU & District Scout President presided. Thiru S. Prakasham, Secretary, IRCS Kumbakonam Sub Branch, Thiru V.M. Baskar, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch, Thiru S. Rajamanickam, Chairman, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch, Thiru A. Sheik Nasar, Secretary I/c, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and Scout Members participated. Appreciation Certificates were provided to the JRC & Scout Volunteers.

Relief Donation:-

IRCS Karnataka State Branch donated Rs. 25,00,000/- to IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch on 19.02.2016 for undertaking various post Flood Relief activities for the benefit of distressed diasporas of Tamil Nadu floods. Dr. Harish L Metha, Hon. Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch received the Donation D.D in the presence of Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru P.Vengadasami, Manager, IRCS TNB and other staff members of IRCS TNB.

300 sets of Relief Materials like, Kitchen Set, Saree, Dhoti, Blanket, Tarpaulin Sheet, Hygiene Kits, Towel etc., were distributed to the beneficiaries on 29.02.2016 at IRCS TNB Premises. Dr.Harish L Metha, Hon. Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer and Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, Hon. General Secretary, IRCS TNB participated.

Relief Materials Distribution:-

150 Set of Relief Materials, like, Bucket, Saree, Tarpaulin Sheet, Kitchen Set, Dhoti, etc., were distributed to the flood affected victims on 06.03.2016 at IRCS TNB Office Campus by Dr. Harish L Metha, Hon. Chairman, IRCS TNB, in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, Hon. General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthinathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Hon. Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Thiru K. Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru M. Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Thiru Ravikumar, Secretary, IRCS Ayyanavaram Sub Branch and Thiru Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch.

Hong Kong Red Cross & IFRC Delegates’ Visits:-

Mr. Terry WONG Chi Ho, International & Relief Service Officer (IRSO), Hong Kong Red Cross, Ms.Karen POON Hiu Yee, Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC), Hong Kong Red Cross and Mr. Vijay Kumar Ummidi, Disaster Preparedness Manager, IFRC, New Delhi visited IRCS TNB between 08.03.2016 and 10.03.2016 to review the flood relief operations undertaken by IRCS TNB.

On 08.03.2016, North East Monsoon Flood Rescue & Relief Operations undertaken by IRCS TNB was reviewed by Hong Kong Red Cross & IFRC Delegates at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed and presented the effects of North East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu and Flood Response Activities undertaken by IRCS TNB.

Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Mr. Terry WONG Chi Ho, International & Relief Service Officer (IRSO), Hong Kong Red Cross, Ms. Karen POON Hiu Yee, Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC), Hong Kong Red Cross and Mr. Vijay Kumar Ummidi, Disaster Preparedness Manager, IFRC who reviewed IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

In their august presence, 100 sets of Relief Items (supported by Hong Kong Red Cross) were distributed to the flood affected victims by the HKRC & IFRC delegates to the flood victims.

On 09.03.2016, as part of their Review Programme, the delegates of HKRC & IFRC visited flood affected areas, such as, Saidapet, Kotturpuram and Teynampet in Chennai for assessing the effects of Flood and discussed with the beneficiaries who received the Relief Items sponsored by Hong Kong Red Cross in the presence of Thiru G. Rajesh, DP Supervisor, IRCS TNB, Mr. M. Muniraj Pandit, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Mr. Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Mylapore and IRCS Chennai District Branch Volunteers.

On 10.03.2016, the team visited IRCS Arakkonam Warehouse and discussed with IRCS Warehouse Staff.

Singapore Red Cross Delegates’ Visits:-

Mr. Benjamin William, Secretary General, Singapore Red Cross and Ms. Charis Chan, Head International Operations, Singapore Red Cross visited IRCS TNB between 09.03.2016 and 11.03.2016 for reviewing IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

On 09.03.2016, Relief Operations Review Meeting with Singapore Red was held at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB welcomed & presented about effects of North East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu and briefed about various Flood Response Activities undertaken by IRCS TNB. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K. Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB Mr. Benjamin William, Secretary General, Singapore Red Cross and Ms. Charis Chan, Head International Operations, Singapore Red Cross who reviewed IRCS TNB Flood Response Activities.

On 10.03.2016, Mr. Benjamin William, Secretary General, Singapore Red Cross and Ms. Charis Chan, Head International Operations, Singapore Red Cross, Mrs. Rina Tripathi, DM Advisor, IRCS NHQ along with Thiru M. Karnan, DM Coordinator, IRCS TNB, Thiru K. Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru M. Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Thiru Udayakumar, Secretary, IRCS Velacherry Sub Branch and Thiru K. Lawrence, IRCS Chennai District Branch Volunteer visited flood affected areas, such as, Saidapet, Velacherry and Triplicane in Chennai for assessing the effect of Floods and discussed with the beneficiaries who received the Relief Items sponsored by Singapore Red Cross, as part of the IRCS TNB Flood Response Review Programme.

On 11.03.2016, 100 sets of Relief Items sponsored by Singapore Red Cross were distributed to the flood affected victims by the delegates in the presence of Dr. Veer Bhushan, Secretary General (I/c), IRCS NHQ New Delhi and Mrs. Rina Tripathi, DM Advisor, IRCS NHQ, New Delhi, Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Thiru Darshan Baskaran, Patron, IRCS Chennai District Branch and Office Bearers of IRCS TNB.

Followed by distribution of Relief Materials, on 11.03.2016, Mr. Benjamin William, Secretary General, Singapore Red Cross, Dr. Veer Bhushan, Secretary General, (I/c), IRCS NHQ, Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Mrs. Rina Tripathi, DM Advisor, IRCS NHQ, New Delhi, Ms. Charis Chan, Head International Operations, Singapore Red Cross, discussed about collaboration between IRCS NHQ, IRCS TNB and Singapore Red Cross.

Mock Drill Events by CFMR Volunteers:-

Mock Drills Programmes on Road Accident, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Lifting & Safe Transportation of Injured Person and Establishment of Temporary Shelters were organized by IRCS TNB on 08.03.2016 and 09.03.2016 with the CFMR Volunteers from IRCS Chennai District Branch headed by Mr. K. Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch. Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Mr. M. Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, Mr. Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Mylapore and Chennai District Branch volunteers participated.

EC, FC & MC Meeting:-

Finance & Executive Committees’ Meetings of IRCS TNB were held on 18.03.2016 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Naryanan A.K., Admin. Secretary, IRCS TNB. EC and FC Members participated.

On 19.03.2016, Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS TNB was held at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Admin. Secretary, IRCS TNB. MC members participated. During MC Meeting, “Red Cross Appreciation Certificates” were distributed to the select 20 IRCS TNB Officers & Staff namely, Thiru Narayanan A.K, Thiru P.Vengadasami, Ms.B.Nasreen, Thiru K. Kalaiselvan, Thiru C.Ganesan, Thiru N.Krishnamurthy, Thiru M.Karnan, Thiru P.Rubansanthosh, Thiru J.Syed Ali, Thiru G.Rajesh, Thiru Sagadevan, Thiru M.Balu, Thiru M.Rajkumar, Thiru K.Kuganandan, Thiru T.Jaisankar, Thiru Muthuraaj, Thiru V.Vignesh, Thiru Vengakteslu, Thiru SPT.Pugazhenthi and Thiru Sundar who excelled in their yeoman humanitarian services disregarding their personal comforts and for having exhibited highest degree of dedication, zeal and sustained hard work in Rescue & Relief Operations during recent floods in Chennai.

Appreciation Certificate Distribution Function:-

A function to distribute “Red Cross Appreciation Certificates” to the Donors / Philanthropists who had contributed in Cash / Kind / Blood Donation for the cause of Flood affected victims was held on 19.03.2016 at Hotel Ramada, Egmore, Chennai. Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB welcomed the gathering. Hon. Justice Thiru R. Mahadevan, Madras High Court presided and delivered presidential address in the presence of Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB.

Hon. Justice Thiru R.Mahadevan, Madras High Court distributed the “Red Cross Appreciation Certificates” to various donors who contributed in cash and kind for the Floods and also by way of organizing highest number of Blood Donation Camps. Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB Proposed Vote of Thanks. IRCS District Branch Secretaries / Chairmen, MC Members, MNC Representatives, Corporate Executives, AAI Officials and IRCS TNB Staff participated. Thiru Narayanan A.K, Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB anchored the Programme. A High Tea was arranged for all the participants.

Consultation Meeting on Diabetic Awareness:-

A consultation Meeting was organized in coordination with M.V. Hospital for Diabetes on 25.03.2016 at IRCS TNB Conference Hall. Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Prof. Dr. Vijay Viswanath, Diabetic Research Centre, M.V. Hospital, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K. Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB. Prof. Dr. Vijay Viswanath, Diabetic Research Centre, explained the basics, complication and impacts of diabetes in India. Collaboration between IRCS TNB, Indian College of Physicians and M.V. Hospital for Diabetes was discussed in general and for conducting ToT Programme on Diabetes followed by Awareness Programme for YRC Volunteers all over Tamil Nadu. Dr. P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Thiru K. Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru M. Muniraj Pandit, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch, YRC Programme Officers, Staff Members of M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and IRCS TNB participated.

Blood Donation Camp :-

IRCS TNB Blood Bank conducted Blood Donation Camp in association with L & T on 28th & 29th March 2016 at L &T Convention Centre, Manapakkam, Chennai for the sixth consecutive year.

Thiru V.S. Ramana, GM – CSR & Construction Skills Training, L & T inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS, Tamil Nadu Branch, Samaj Seva Team of ECC Recreation Club and other dignitaries 318 units of blood were donated by L & T Staff to IRCS TN Branch Blood Bank during this Camp.

XI. MEMBERSHIP ENROLMENT

During the year 2015 – 2016 the following categories of Red Cross Membership were enrolled:

Sl. Category of Membership Enrolled from Enrolled from Grand No. Membership Fees 01.04.2014 – 01.04.2015 – Total 31.03.2015 31.03.2016 1. Patron Rs.20,000/- 20 9 29 2. Vice Patron Rs.10,000/- 1 2 3 3. Life Member Rs.500/- 1692 1084 2776 4. Annual Member Rs.150/- -- 5. Annual Associate Rs.50/- -- 6. Institutional Member Rs.5,000/- -- 7. Life Associate Rs.250/- -- --

XII. PROJECTS

(a). DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Two Days CFMR Refresher Training Programme for IRCS Chennai District Volunteers was conducted between 24-04-2015 & 25-04-2015 at Singaram Pillai Matric Hr. Sec. School, Villivakkam, Chennai premises. Thiru.N.P.Kailash, Vice-President, IRCS Chennai District Branch delivered the Chief Guest address in the presence of Dr.P.A.Sathiyanarayanan Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Thiru.M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary – IRCS Mylapore Sub – Branch and Thiru.K.Palanivel, Secretary IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch. 32 IRCS Volunteers attended.

Thiru.N.Subramani (First Aid Trainer) IRCS Chennai District Branch and Thiru M.Karnan (IPCD Programme officer IRCS TNB) facilitated these two days training. Thiru N.P.Kailash, Vice President, IRCS Chennai District Branch distributed the Certificates to the Participants during the Valedictory function in the presence of Dr.P.A.Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary IRCS Chennai District Branch and Thiru Kalyani Kannan Treasurer IRCS Chennai District Branch and Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary IRCS Aminjikarai Sun-Branch.

Two Days CFMR Refresher Training Programme was conducted on 24-04-15 & 25-04-15 for IRCS Krishnagiri District Volunteers at Krishanagiri. Thiru.P.Shanmugam, Secretary, IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch presided over the function. 35 CFMR volunteers participated. Sessions covered were on Basics of Disaster Management, Water & Sanitation Issues, Hygiene Promotion, Dead Body Management, Psycho-social support. Participation Certificates were issued to all the participants.

The Refresher Training on Certified First Medical Responder programme was organized on 28th and 29th April 2015 at Nagercoil. Advocate Thiru. M Ahmed Khan, Chairman of IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch inaugurated Training programme in the presence of Dr. Sumithra Raghuvaran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Thiru K.R. Sivananthan, Treasurer, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr. K. C. Mohan Secretary, IRCS Kanyakumari District and other EC Members. The Principal of Women Christian College of Nagercoil, addressed the gathering.

Dr. K.C. Mohan, Secretary, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Thiru Aaru Subbiah, SDRT Member, Mr. Rajesh, Disaster Management Supervisor, IRCS TNB and Mr. E Blithe Sudhar, IPCD Coordinator facilitated this two days Training Programme. The topics pertaining to CFMR i.e., Basics of FMR, Red Cross Movement, Basic Life support, First Aid, Emergency WASH, Dead Body Management and Triage topics were handled during the training. Certificates were issued to all the participants.

One Day Refresher Training on CFMR was conducted on 23/06/2015 at IRCS Tirunelveli Training Centre. Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch inaugurated the training in the presence of Thiru M. Chockalingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch. 30 CFMR Volunteers participated. Dr. Ajith Inigo, MD, Thiru S. Vairavarajan, SDRT Trainer and Mr T. Thirugnanasabandam, First Aid Trainer facilitated this one day refresher training. Certificates were distributed to the trainees by Dr. D.A. Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch in the presence of Thiru M.Chockaligam, Secretary, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch.

One Day Refresher Training on CFMR was conducted on 27/05/2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office complex. 75 CFMR Volunteers participated and Certificates were distributed. Thiru.C.Indernath, Secretary IRCS Vellore District Branch, Chairman, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Thiru S.N.Jenardhanan, Secretary IRCS, Katpadi Sub Branch attended.

One Day Refresher Training on CFMR was conducted for the volunteers of IRCS Thanjavur District Branch. Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch presided over the function. Thiru.Duraimanickam and Thiru D.Sureshkumar facilitated the Training Programme. CFMR Volunteers and Annai Therasa Nursing College students participated.

Disaster Management Training organized by IRCS Karur District Branch between 22.09.15 and 26.09.2015 for the Revenue Department Officials and All Line Department Officials Karur. 475 participants including Village Administrative Officers, Village Assistants, Taluks staff and Panchayat Secretaries participated. Thiru S. Vairavarajan from Tirunelveli District Branch facilitated the sessions.

Awareness Programme on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) was organized in 27 Districts of Tamil Nadu on 22nd July 2015 towards creating awareness about WASH among School Students and general public. As part of the Programme, Sessions on Personal Hygiene, Hand Wash Techniques and water borne diseases besides demonstrating hand wash methods were handled by the Resource Persons.

Mockdrill on Fire Fighting and Transportation of injured persons was organized by the IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch for the High School Students. Officers from Fire & Rescue Department conducted the demonstration on Fire Fighting, Fire Extinguisher and Transportation of Injured persons. School Teachers and Students participated.

Debris, Tree Clearance & Traffic Regulation:-

On 8th November 2015 heavy rainspoured in Chennai city due to which on 9th November 2015 in some of the areas trees felled and blocked the roads. Immediately IRCS-TNB staff on the direction of Chairman IRCS-TNB cleared the roads by cutting the trees, and also co-operated with the Fire and Rescue Department and Corporation of Chennai officials. In that IRCS-TNB staff reached Egmore Bus Depot (near Daily Thanthi News Paper) and cut the branches of tree that had fallen on the road and cleared the road for vehicular traffic. In view of continuous rain in Chennai city on the instructions of Chairman DM Rescue Relief Team was formed immediately.

On 9th November 2015 a message was received from IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch informing that a tree fell down at Ellis Road, Royapettah (Near Hotel Srinivasa). Immediately by 5.00PM IRCS-TNB staff reached the spot with the woodcutter machine, cut the branches of the tree and cleared the road block. During our services, the Tasildar Mylapore and the officials from Corporation of Chennai, were present. Subsequently after completion of the services, the Tashildar Mylapore and Corporation of Chennai officials made note of our official telephone number for assisting them during further rescue relief services that they may need later.

Emergency Communication Centre (Help Line):-

IRCS-TNB assigned its Office Phone No.044 – 28554548 to the Relief Callers as Emergency Call Centre and also exclusively assigned two staff of IRCS-TNB 24x7 for attending Relief Calls and rendering assistance by deputing our DM Rescue / Relief Teams. On knowing the varied DM Rescue services being rendered by IRCS TNB, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu (Health Department ) shared IRCS TNB Emergency Call Centre’s Number 044 – 28554548 was communicated to Corporation of Chennai, Fire & Rescue Department & 108 Emergency Call Centre for any possible rescue Services by IRCS TNB . As an outcome of this, IRCS TNB Help Line received more than 100 Night Calls only, from various places in Chennai, Tiruvallur & Kanchipuram Districts time and again the IRCS- TNB DM Rescue Team, IRCS-TNB Staff along with Red Cross Volunteers have been providing the rescue Services in most of the places in the above said three Districts. The achievements of IRCS TNB rescue services are mentioned below:-

Flood Rescue and Evacuation Operations:-

Montieth Road, Egmore - Heavy Rain Water logged on the Road leading to STC Bus breaking down on the mid of the road. Due to heavy rain the entire stretch of Montieth Road, Egmore flooded with water and IRCS-TNB staff members regulated the traffic jam on 14.11.2015 by removing the STC Bus to the side of the road by manually Pushing it to one side of the road..

Sriperambathur Bhupal Aari damage :-

On 14.11.2015 the banks of Bhupal Eri at Sriperambudur was broken which caused flushing out of heavy flood waterfrom the Eri. Three Children from the same locality washed away and drowned in the flood water. Hearing about the news IRCS-TNB staff immediately rushed to the spot for rendering services. The Fire and Rescue Department Officials were also present and due to heavy water flow they were unable to search the bodies of the Children and they returned saying that only after normalcy of the situation, drowned bodies can be searched.

On 15th November 2015 at about 11.30PM phone call received by IRCS-TNB informing that a Tree fell down on the road at Thanikachalam Street, T.Nagar (Near Gandhi Sabha) and requested our services to cut the Tree and open road for vehicular traffic. Exactly by 00.10AM on 16.11.2015 IRCS-TNB staff rushed to the spot and cut the branches of the Tree and cleared the road for passing free flow of Vehicle. The work ended by 2.45AM on the wee hours of 16.11.2015.

Subsequently local Police and the labourers of Corporation of Chennai requested IRCS TNB to render services at Burkit Road, T.Nagar ( Near Saraswathi Ladies Hostel ) where a tree fell down on the road. After finishing the work at Thanikachalam Road, the IRCS-TNB staff went to Burkit Road and had the branches of trees cut, rmoved debris and helped restore free flow of vehicles on the road.

On 16th of November 2015 early morning based on the request received from F2 Police Station, Egmore. IRCS-TNB staff immediately rushed Pantheon Road, Egmore near Karur Vyysa Bank where 100 years old tree fell down due to heavy rain. IRCS-TNB staff cut the Tree Branches with the support of machine, removed debris and cleared the road block. The above services started at 04.30AM and ended by 08.30AM. The services of IRCS TNB Team were well recognized by F2 Police Station Officials.

Rescuing inhabitants from Vijayashanthi Apartments Kelambakkam, Chennai

On 15th November 2015 by 11.45PM (Midnight) phone calls were received by IRCS-TNB Help Line from Vijaya Shanthi Appartments Kelambakkam, Chennai seeking our services for evacuation of the flat residents, due to heavy rain fall and water entering upt to 2nd floor level. On hearing the news IRCS-TNB staff contacted the Fire & Rescue Department Officials for help who informed that during night time it was not feasible to evacuate since the flood water level may increase and asked our volunteers to assemble at the spot on 16th November 2015 early morning.

The Tahsildar Tiruporur also sought our services in the above place. On 16th November 2015 morning IRCS-TNB staff with proper DM equipments (Life Jacket, Lifebouy, Rope, Safety Jacket, etc.) reached Vijaya Shanthi Apartment at Kelambakkam and discussed with the Tahsildar Tiruporur about the evacuation of the affected families and found out that 23 blocks consisting of 1200 families have been in occupation in the flats. Actually about 5 feet of water existed in the entire area and hence Team planned initially to evacuate ground and first floor residents from the apartments to safety.

Subsequently IRCS-TNB staff readided a hand made plastic / wooden floating boat with the help of which the residents numbering above 458 families were safely rescued from ground / first floor flats. The entire rescue services ended at 03.30PM.

The services of IRCS-TNB staff were highly appreciated by the Tahsildar Tiruporur and also the Vijaya Shanthi Apartments Association Representatives as also the rescued families.

Perumbakkam, Velachery.

On 17th November 2015 IRCS-TNB staff & Volunteers visited Perumbakkam, ECR Road, Kancheepuram District where flats were flooded by water. The Team met Ms. Meenakshi, Deputy Director of Fire & Rescue Department informed that only Rescue Relief services will be provided besides also shared IRCS TNB Help Line Number for availing our services if they need later.

On return the Team went to MCR Nagar, Velachery where flood water surrounded the residential flats. The residents requested evacuation from their flats with the support of Rope . The Team of IRCS TNB rescued 55 families from their residences and returned to office.

Flood Relief Operations:-

Consequent to the heavy rain flood, IRCS-TNB distributed Relief Material, Such ass kitchen Sets, bucket, Mat, Dhoti, Saree, Plastic Sheet, Lungi, Towel, Bed sheet, Woolen Blanket, Mosquito Nets, Candles, Tarpaulin, Aluminium Utensils, etc., to the flood victims at various places in Tamil Nadu.

1. Cuddalore District 17. Bharathi Salai 2. Virudhunagar 18. Ramavaram 3. Chidambaram 19. Nesapakkam, 4. Tambaram 20. Mogapair 5. T.Nagar 21. Amnjikarai 6. Perambur 22. Thorapakkam 7. Greams Road 23. R.K.Nagar 8. Tiruvottiyur 24. Tondiarpet 9. Chetpet 25. Meenambakkam 10. T.P.Chattiram 26. Kancheepuram District 11. Porur 27. Sirkali 12. Perumbakkam 28. Virudhachalam 13. Shenoy Nagar 29. Tiruvallur District 14. Mylapore 15. Villivakkam 16. Tirumangalam

Preparation of “Make Shift Raft”:-

Consequent to the heavy rain in Chennai, most of the places in and around Chennai and more number of residential flats were inundated. The peoples living in these flats requested rescue services. The Disaster Management staff & Volunteers readied “Make Shift Raft” for transporting the affected families from the flood affected flats to safety places, after that test checking the performance of the Make Shift Raft at Marina Beach on 21.11.2015.

Distribution of Milk Packets:-

From 01.12.2015 to 08.12.2015 IRCS TNB staff and Chennai District Branch Volunteers distributed10,500 liters of Milk, free of cost, to the flood affected victims in Greater Chennai Region.

Distribution of Food Packets:- Due to heavy floods in Chennai city, people were not able to cook Food. IRCS-TNB provided Free Food Packets packed in foil containers to the flood victims in Pudupet, T.Nagar, Greams Road, Egmore, Central Railway Station, Saidapet, Nesapakkam, MGR Nagar, Korattur, Velachery, Ayyanavaram, Choolaimedu etc., between 30.11.2015 to 08.12.2015. In all, 20,100 Persons were supplied free food from IRCS,TNB Canteen.

Rescue of Flood Victims

On 03rd December, Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman – IRCS,TNB headed and guided the IRCS TNB Rescue Teams. The IRCS TNB staff with proper DM equipments (Life Jacket, Life Bouy, Rope, Safety Jacket, etc.) reached T.Nagar which had about 5 feet water logging and rescued the affected families. The team rescued 8 pregnant women and also removed 5 Dead Bodies.

XII. (b). FIRST AID

Indian Red Cross Society is constituted under enactment of Parliament Act XV of 1920. It is a pioneering Organization aiming to alleviate human sufferings in any form and caretakers for fulfilling Humanitarian Needs Both Indian Red Cross Society and St. John Ambulances (India) are working under one umbrella at National Head Quarters under the Head of Secretary General Indian Red Cross Society and St.John Ambulance (India) at NHQ New Delhi. Accordingly, National Head Quarters IRCS New Delhi authorized Red Cross Branches in all States and UTs to impart First Aid Trainings and issue Certificates in First Aid on the pattern of St.John Ambulance. As part of its activities, Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch is imparting First Aid Training Programmes all over Tamil Nadu for School & College Students, Professionals, General Public, Teachers/ Professors, Nurses and all other Departments.

As part of the First Aid Training Programme, Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch imparted First Aid Trainings for all the categories, such as, Senior Professional, Medallion, Voucher, Senior Student and Juniors between April 2015 and March 2016, as per details given below : -

SlNo Course Trained

1 Medallion 41 2 Voucher 33 3 Senior Professional 8,152 4 Senior Student (College Level) 3,766

5 Juniors (School Level) 4,175

6 Lay Lecturer 55

Total 16,222

All filled forms in respect of all the above mentioned categories were forwarded to NHQ for obtaining the Original Certificates

In order to impart the First Aid & Disaster Management Training for the College Students under University of Madras a meeting was conducted on 11.09.2015, with YRC Programme Officers of the Colleges situated in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram Districts affiliated to University of Madras. 42 Programme Officers from the above Districts attended the Meeting., Mr.M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Mr.M.Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB Thiru Narayanan A.K, Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam, District Secretary IRCS Kancheepuram and Prof.Dr.Anuradha, First Aid Coordinator conducted the meeting.

XII. (C). FAMILY NEWS SERVICE

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch has taken up various activities for the benefit of the community affected by war, conflict & Natural Disasters In these circumstances, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch, Tracing Unit, assists to find out the missing family members and re-establish the communication between the families separated due to war, conflict and Natural Disasters.

A Team consisting of Mr.Sri. Sudhakar Pechetti, ICRC, New Delhi, Mr. Cyriac Cherian, FNS Coordinator, IRCS NHQ New Delhi, Tracing Officer, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch, Mr.C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS, Vellore District Branch visited the Refugee Camps on 21st April, 2015 at Annaikattu Camp, Vellore District.

During the visits, the team disseminated the activities of Red Cross world wide and Tracing network support for the separated family members who were separated due to war / Disaster/ Migration, etc. The team could register 6 Tracing Requests and delivered one RCM to the family members in the Camp. Thus, the family contact was established after 6 years. Reply also collected in prescribed proforma. Copies of the Tracing requests sent to Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters, New Delhi for further processes at their end. Youth Education Programme – ICRC – IRCS Cooperation Programme The Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch with the support of its partner (ICRC), has embarked on a Programme to develop a cadre of Youth Education Programme at District level. The Youth Education Programme is for empowering IRCS volunteers through a series of Training Programmes to respond at the times of disasters and other public health emergencies till expert help arrives. They belong to the community which they serve thereby enhancing the capacity of these communities to respond to emergency situations.

Based on that IRCS, NHQ New Delhi has proposed to implement the Youth Education Programme in Tamil Nadu in coordination with ICRC New Delhi for the year 2015. Erode and The Nilgiri’s Districts were selected for implementation of this programme.Accordingly, on 29th May 2015, a team consisting of IRCS TNB, IRCS, NHQ New Delhi and ICRC visited IRCS Erode and The Nilgiris Districts for the selection of communities.

In this regard the team visited Erode District and had meeting with the Sub Collector of Erode District along with officials of IRCS Erode District Branch, Govt. Officials and other Actors working for the Tribal communities. Based on the selection criteria, Sub Collector Erode District suggested the KUNRI village in Sathiyamangalam and Bargur village in Anthiyur which falls under Tribal area and forest terrain.

Next Day the team members visited the KUNRI village and met the Tashildar, Block Development Officer, Social Welfare Dept, Medical Officer of Kunri Village, Panchayat Leader, Local NGO, Forest Department and with community members and discussed about the Youth Education Programme in their village.

On 31st May 2015, the team visited The Nilgiris District and met IRCS District Branch. On 1st June 2015 a meeting was convened by Koodalore Sub District Branch, JRC Conveners/ YRC Programme officers, Local Panchayat leaders, BDO and other liaison officials in Govt. Department during which two Tribal communities in Neelakottai village Koodalore Taluk were selected.

On 1st June 2015 the team visited Neelakottai Village and visited 2 hamlets of Baliyas Tribe. It is a hilly terrain, in that tribal community, one house consisting of minimum 5 families and each hamlet having minimum of 15 to 20 houses. They were lack of Road access, communication, sanitation and water supply . This proposed Youth program has three major components with which it would like to engage with the selected Tribal communities through and with the Junior/YRC members are 1) Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its fundamental principles 2) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion and 3) First Aid.

Before implementing this programme in to the community, it is important to listen and have communities’ feedback on village demography, its social and economic details and vulnerabilities, the situation of water, sanitation,hygiene, primary health care and available facilities and human resources. The problems people face are generally related to water, sanitation, hygiene, first aid and their feedback on possible solutions to address these problems, if any. Having heard the scope of the intervention, communities perception and advice on the program through a Base Line Survey in these communities, which will be sent by IRCS NHQ, New Delhi soon and it was decide to complete the Base Line Survey by the end of June 2015.

A team consisting of Tracing Officer, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch, Mr. C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS, Vellore District Branch, FNS Focal Person and FNS volunteers had visited the Refugee Camps between 17th and 21st June, 2015 at Banavaram, Gudiyatham, Minur, Chinnapalli puthur an Melmanavur in Vellore District. Prior permission was obtained from the The District Collector , Vellore for the above visits.

During the visits the team disseminated the Activities of Red Cross world wide and about Tracing network. The team could register 36 Tracing Requests and 2 RCMs from the family members in the Camps in prescribed proforma. Copies of the Tracing requests registered were sent to Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters, New Delhi for further action.

With the support of Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters, New Delhi and ICRC New Delhi, IRCS TNB is providing RFL services to the needy those who are affected due to War, Disaster, Migration, Detention, Trafficking and other humanitarian need. As part of the above services, FNS Team of IRCS TNB visiting Sri Lankan Refugee Camps and the RFL team collect information about missed family members of the inmates of the camps and same send to IRCS NHq for further action. During May 2015, IRCS TNB had received a message from Sri Lankan Red Cross Society through IRCS NHQ New Delhi informing that a family was successfully found after 45 years of Prolonged Gap. It’s for the first time that in the RFL history ath after 45 years of prolonged gap a family was reunited successfully.

FNS Success Story:-

THE LUCKIEST MAN ON THE EARTH – BY – MR.CHINNAVAN (A) ANTON

“It’s almost half a century, I missed my family members and I felt like an orphan. Now through the grace of Red Cross I got my family members back after 45 years of prolonged gap. The Half Century pain is over and I feel like a luckiest person on the earth” -says Mr.Chinnavan (a) Anton residing at Sri Lankan Refugee Camps at Perumal Puram, Tirunelveli District.

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch is one among the unique service provider to reunite/ re-establish contact between Missed/ Separated family members due to war, Disaster, migration and etc worldwide with the support of ICRC. Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch has to its credit generation of 86% total FNS Case load in India. In this regard the Tracing Officer along with the District Branch officials visited Refugee Camps with the permission of Commissioner of Rehabilitation, Govt. of Tamil Nadu from time to time.

In continuation to the above, the team consisting of Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman IRCS Tirunelveli, Thiru.M.Chokkalingam, District FNS Focal Person, Mr.Vairavarajan, Mr.Saleem, Ambasamuthiram Sub Branch, Thiru Raja, Radhapuram Sub Branch visited Perumalpuram Refugee Camp along with State Tracing Officer Mr.N.Krishnamurthy. The Team could collect information about the missing family member from the inmates of the camp. Mr.Chinnavan (a) Anton also registered about his family members who got missed during the ethnic violence started at Sri Lanka in 1976. He was sent to his uncle’s home at Vavunia for protection and rest of the family members (Father, Mother and Four Brothers and Sister) stayed back in the native place. Till 1983 the family had no chance to meet, again another violence broke out in Vavunia, after which the uncle’s family sent Chinnavan to India as a refugee. Since then he lost all contacts with his father, mother and siblings.

During May 2015, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch vanished his pain through a message that contained, the details about his family members after 45 years of prolonged gap. Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman directed to hand over the message immediately to the family members and accordingly the message was handed over by Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman IRCS Tirunelveli, in the presence of Thiru. M.Chokkalingam, District FNS Focal Person at IRCS Tirunelveli along with the family photographs and messages, to Mr.Anton.

Mr.Anton (a) Chinnavan conveyed his immense gratitude to Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch for the wonderful reunification and requested to inform this success case to the World through the media so that other affected people like him can utilize this wonderful opportunity to get reunited with their beloved ones with the help of IRCS TNB.

Two Days FNS – Specialist Training Programme at Tuticorin District

Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch with the support of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) through Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters, New Delhi has been engaged in uniting families separated through the Family News Service during War, Disaster and other humanitarian related situations. The need to revive and strengthen this programme at the District in general and in Trichy in particular has become even more relevant given the influx of refugees/ IDPs in to Trichy at present due to Refugees and Disasters.

In order to develop the District Branch capacity in responding to this situation in the most effective manner, two-days Family News Service Specialist Workshop was organized at Tuticorin District with the support of IRCS TNB on 29th and 30th August 2015. Thirty volunteers from Tuticorin District participated in the Programme. The Programme commenced with the welcome address by the Office Bearers of the District Branches of the District. Mr.Sri Sudhakar Pecheti, ICRC , New Delhi was the Chief Guest on the Inauguration event. He delivered the Key Note address on the Family New Service in India and support of ICRC.

Field Visit :

10 volunteers out of 30 were selected and deputed for on the Job Training in Field.

In continuation to the above, two days Refugee camp visits were arranged by the IRCS TNB and Tuticorin District Branch at Thappathi, Kulathuvaipatty and Mappillaiyurani Refugee camps. These Camps were established by the Govt.of Tamil Nadu during the year 1990. 465 families are residing in these Refugee camps. Thiru.Vanniyarajan, District Treasurer and FNS District Focal Person Tuticorin District Branch, Thiru Sudhakar Pechetti RFL Response, ICRC New Delhi, Mr. N.Krishnamurthy, Tracing Officer, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch, along with Tuticorin District Branch FNS trained volunteers visited the Refugee Camps on 31st August 2015. Prior permission was obtained from the Commissioner of Rehabilitation, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chepauk, Chennai and District Collector, Tuticorin District for the above visits.

Necessary arrangements were well managed by Indian Red Cross Society, Tuticorin District Branch for the above Training and Srilankan Refugee camp visits which enabled the focal persons to achieve the desired goal.

The team could register 17 Tracing Requests and 2 RCMs about the missing persons in Srilanka and Somalia as per the prescribed proforma. Copies of the Tracing requests were also sent to Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarters, New Delhi for further action.

Report on Youth Education Programme – Base Line Survey at Nilgiris District

IRCS TNB has supported the District branch for continuation of the Youth Education programe with one day orientation and 3 days Baseline Survey in the selected community under guidelines and Technical support given by IRCS NHQ, New Delhi and ICRC from 17th to 24th August 2015. The Baseline Survey consisted of Q & A about Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its fundamental principles, Water & Sanitation, Hygiene Promotion, First Aid and Public Health in Emergencies.

Representatives from ICRC Ms.Jessy Feadharson, ICRC, Sri Sudhakar Pecheti, New Delhi visited Tamil Nadu Branch and had a meeting with Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Adminsitrative Secretary, IRCS TNB and discussed in details about RFL activities in Tamil Nadu.

Followed by this, the team had visited IRCS Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts from 15th to 17th September 2015 and met the IRCS District Branch Office Bearers, Volunteers and Beneficiaries. IRCS Tirunelveli presented a PowerPoint Presentation about the ongoing activities in IRCS Tirunelveli and RFL activities. Further they met the beneficiaries at Tirunelveli.

On 16th September 2015 the team visited Tenkasi Sub Branch and met the Revenue Divisional Officer (Ex-Officio President IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch) Secretary and Volunteers and discussed about the RFL activities in Refugee Camps and implementation of RFL in Migration and other criteria. Further the team met the Beneficiaries about their reunification with their family members in Srilanka. Further a Tracing Request was registered in front of the team by the SFP about the missing family members in Srilanka. On 17th September 2015 the team visited IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch and met the Office Bearers, volunteers and beneficiaries from Refugee Camps. IRCS Kanyakumari facilitated their RFL tasks in Kanyakumari and they requested to extend this service to the vulnerable population such as Migrators, People affected due to Disaster and Detained Fishermen community.

Indian Red Cross helps reunite families separated by worst flooding in decades

Red Cross volunteers reunited Parameswari Kandaiah with her daughter, Sivagama Sundari Ramalingam.

As flood waters receded in south India, the Indian Red Cross Society continues to reunite families separated by the disaster and offer assistance to thousands of people in need. With phone lines down for days after the worst flooding that affected India’s southern states in decades, Malaysian woman Parameswari Kandaiah lost contact with her daughter, who was studying in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The worried mother contacted a relative in Sri Lanka, who in turn got in touch with the Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu branch Tracing Officer.

“Though most of the channels of communication were down, we continued our systematic tracing efforts and finally managed to locate her daughter, Sivagama Sundari Ramalingam, who was safe in the home of one of her friends near Chennai airport. We immediately asked her to contact her mother in Malaysia. We also informed her mother by phone to put her mind at rest.”

This is just one of 40 cases where Tracing Cell of IRCS TNB has been able to restore links between family members who lost contact during the floods which began in early November 2015. The floods disrupted lines of communication and transport across the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

XII. (d). FAMILY COUNSELLING CENTRE

Family Counseling Centre at Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch was sanctioned by the Central Social Welfare Board during the year 1988. Since then the Centre provides counseling services to women folk who are facing Dowry problems, marital problems, psycho-social problems, family problems, etc. In addition, the Counseling Centre also acts as a Referral Service provider too. The Counseling Services also cover Youth for discouraging them from alcohol abuse and drug addiction. So far 5,349 cases were successfully dealt with by this Counseling Centre. During the year 2015-2016, totally 187 cases of various problems, as detailed hereunder were successfully dealt with by this Centre to the entire satisfaction of the beneficiaries:-

Details of Services No of cases

Marital 78

Psychiatric 67

Job 9 General 17 Adoption 2 Legal 4 Pre Marital 10 Total 187

XII. (e). NURSE AIDE

The fourth batch of Diploma in Health Assistant Course Students appeared for Spot Assignment which was conducted by Tamil Nadu Open University from 6th to 20th April 2015 at Red Cross premises.

These Students were also deputed for Intensive Practical Training from 11th March, 2015 batch wise to the following Hospitals:-

1. Andhra Mahila Sabha, Adyar 2. Sanjeevini Hospital, Washermenpet 3. IRCS Day Care Hospital

Mrs Suganthi, Nursing Tutor and Mrs Kathija, Nursing Assistant supervised the Students during the Practical Training in the Hospitals.

The Trained students of Diploma in Health Assistant (33rd Batch) had their “Capping Ceremony” on “World Red Cross Day Celebration” held on May 8th, 2015 at IRCS-TNB. Mrs.S.Suganthi, Nursing Tutor administered oath (Nightingale’s Pledge) to the students.

The present batch of Diploma in Health Assistant Students have completed their Intensive Practical Training on 30th May, 2015. The students also appeared for the Model Examination from 01.06.2015 to 12.06.2015 at Red Cross premises

Interview was conducted for selecting the candidates for DHA Course (5th Batch) on 27.05.2015 in the presence of:

1. Manager, IRCS-TNB 2. State Level Officer-YRC 3. Nursing Tutor

20 students were selected and joined the course. However, the Admission remained open till August 2015. The classes commenced from 08.06.2015.

The fourth batch of DHA students appeared for the Tamil Nadu Open University Term End Examination from 20.06.2015 to 11.06.2015. Thiru M.S.M.Nasrudeen, General Secretary, IRCS-TNB issued the Hall Tickets to the students on 19th June 2015.

“International Yoga Day” was celebrated by the DHA students at Red Cross premises on 21st June, 2015. A demo by Yoga Practitioners from “Vision for Wisdom” University was organized who taught the importance of practicing yoga daily to the students and the staff of IRCS-TNB,in the presence of Thiru M.S.M.Nasruddin, General Secretary IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Adminstrative Secretary, IRCS TNB.

The classes for the fifth batch of DHA (20) students commenced from 22.06.2015 Orientation about our organization and various other activities that have been carried out and also Introduction about Nursing was given to the students by Nursing Tutor.

The fourth batch of DHA students appeared for the Tamil Nadu Open University Practical Examination on 12.07.2015 and 19.07.2015 at Red Cross premises. Mrs.S.Thilagavathi, Assistant Lecturer from Apollo College of Nursing was the External Examiner.

During the Practical Examination the students demonstrated the Nursing Procedures to the Examiner and Viva was conducted, questions were covered from various portions, like, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Microbiology, First Aid management, Nursing Responsibility during emergencies and Nursing Procedures.

Tamil Nadu Open University had organized 8th Convocation for the students who have undergone Diploma in Health Assistant Course during the Academic Year 2013-2014 batch at Madras University on 10.10.2015, Mrs.S.Suganthi, Nursing Tutor and Mrs.S.S.Kathija, Practical Instructor, IRCS, TNB attended the function. The Diploma in Health Assistant Students of 35th batch (20 students) participated in the Intensified Vitamin “A” Solution Campaign, at Urban Family Welfare Centre, Chintadripet from 27th to 30th October 2015. It is a Project of Government of Tamil Nadu run under the aegis of IRCS-TNB. Nearly 4,400 children were benefitted during the Campaign. The main objective of this Campaign was “Eradication of Blindness among the children below 5 years of age”.

The fifth batch of Diploma in Health Assistant students appeared for the Quarterly Examination from 04.01.2016 to 08.01.2016.

Based on the request from Urban Family Welfare Unit, Chintadripet, the Diploma in Health Assistant Students participated in Administration of Pulse Polio immunisation which was held from 17.01.2016 to 20.01.2016 organized by Government of India. 4,500 children were benefitted.

Mrs.S.Suganthi, Nursing Tutor, Mrs.S.S.Kathija Bivi, Nursing Assistant and five DHA students attended Job Mela organized by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Government of Tamil Nadu on 06.02.2016 and 20.02.2016 at D.B .Jain College, Thoraipakkam and Government Higher Secondary School, Chemmencherry respectively. The pamphlets on First Aid Training, Free Nurse Aide Course and Drug Abuse, etc, were distributed to the general public.

80 candidates residing in Thoraipakkam area and 15 candidates residing in Chemmanchery who were willing to join in Nurse – Aide and in DHA Course were registered.

IRCS TNB, Diploma in Health Assistant Students participated in “National Pulse Polio Camp” and assited Urban Family Welfare Centre, IRCS TNB for admnistrering “Pulse Polio Vaccination” which was held from 21.02.2016 to 24.02.2016 at Chintadripet area. 4,500 children were benefitted.

The fifth batch of Diploma in Health Assistant students appeared for the Half Yearly Examination from 29.02.2016 to 11.03.2016 at Red Cross Premises.

The students who are undergoing Training in Diploma in Health Assistant Course were deputed Batchwise for Intensive Practical Training from 16.03.2016 at the following Hospitals :-

1. Andhra Mahila Sabha, Adyar 2. Sanjeevini Nursing Home, Old Washermanpet 3. Day Care Centre-IRCS TN Branch, Egmore, Chennai. 4. Urban Family Welfare Unit, Chintadripet

The Nursing Tutor and Nursing Assistant supervised the students’ performance during the Intensive Practical Training in the Hospitals.

The DHA students attended the First Aid Training Programme at Red Cross premises on 12th and 13th March, 2016. Five students attended the Blood Donation Camp organized by IRCS TNB Blood bank at L&T Company, Chennai on 28th and 29th of March 2016, as volunteers.

XII. (f). INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTED BY IRCS NHQ NEW DELHI AND CANADIAN RED CROSS

Under the Health and WatSan sectors of IPCD, the HPs continued need-based dissemination of knowledge to the community members. They discussed topics such as first aid, seasonal diseases, hygiene, pregnancy and child care to continue reinforcing key messages to sustain behaviour change. They regularly met with the local Government Health Departments to coordinate efforts to prevent outbreak of seasonal diseases such as dengue fever and malaria and also to conduct awareness sessions about government related MCH schemes. The School Health Committees conducted meetings at the beginning of the school session to discuss ways of sustaining the activities beyond CRC support by conducting discussions with Education Departments for their support for activities and getting their approval to continue weekly sessions in the curriculum to provide training to students on various topics related to health and DRR.

Under the Livelihood sector of IPCD the CDG-RLs met regularly to discuss financial matters related to the groups. The cohesion among the LH groups which was evident during the evaluation of the programs is still present even after so many years. The members of the LH groups are committed towards continuing the activities of the groups beyond the program duration which is indicative of the success of the Livelihoods sector. Under the HumVals sector, HPs reinforced key messages of Be Safe! to the community members to sustain behaviour change in adults and children about violence prevention.

At the four new districts under IPCD two health camps were conducted at Trichy. The DBs regularly interacted with elected representatives to discuss upcoming project activities. Capacity building trainings under DM/DRR were conducted in all the Districts on shelter management and search and rescue. Comparing with other Districts under IPCD, there are a limited number of activities in the four new districts. Even then it is important to note that they were included in the IPCD program only last year and yet they manage to complete the planned activities within the estimated time and budget. This is indicative of the improved capacity of the Tamil Nadu State Branch in program management.

Under the DM/DRR sectors of IPCD multi-tiered community structures such as VDMTs and CMGs, continued to support the communities and they met regularly to discuss the activities being undertaken to build disaster resilience of the communities.

IAG meetings took place in all the districts except Thanjavur and Kanyakumari, where they have been rescheduled for the next quarter. The meetings were rescheduled at the two districts because the available time slots of different organisations and the government departments could not be coordinated due to other priorities.

Institutionalisation of HPs – HPs under the health sector of IPCD received FMR training in the reporting quarter 160 out of 174 HPs volunteered to receive the training from all the program districts. This is indicative of the significant impact of IPCD as the HPs trained as FMRs will continue to help their communities even after the end of CRC support to IPCD. The FMR training consisted of modules such as first aid, WatSan in emergencies, household water treatment, hygiene promotion and public health in emergencies and dead body management.

Commitment by the Communities on Sustaining Program Activities – Red Cross volunteers under IPCD continued to discuss sustainability of key program activities beyond CRC support with the community members. The community members were oriented about CRC exit and they were encouraged to put forth ideas to sustain activities. As a result of these discussions which started last year, the community members have shown their willingness to continue activities such as annual VCA updation, DRR fund collection, mitigation activities through the DRR fund and advocacy and supporting each other in health and hygiene practices.

Support from Government Departments – The volunteers and staff members working under IPCD have over the years earned the trust of local government officials through their work in the communities. They partner with the government departments for activities such as information dissemination about seasonal diseases, organising health camps, providing support during disaster situations, etc. With the end of the project nearing, discussion are being undertaken to possibly continue some key activities under the health & WatSan, DM/DRR and HumVals sector with the partnership and support of the concerned government departments. The discussions might lead to the following:

 Support from government PHCs for replenishment of FA kits  Technical support to HPs  Continuing involvement of HPs in government-led DRR and Health initiatives  Continued approval for Red Cross school-level activities

Community Ownership of DRR and Livelihood Funds – For some time now the community members have been managing the DRR and LH funds on their own with need- based technical support from Red Cross. DRR funds are crucial for undertaking mitigation activities and are an important aspect of the community-led sustainability initiatives. Continued fund collection will have a direct impact on continuation of DRR activities and the response of the communities during disasters. Even though the group signatories were the community members themselves, a formal process was initiated to handover the funds to the community to avoid any residual liabilities for Red Cross.

HPs activities – The HPs continued need-based dissemination of knowledge to the community members of the 29 IPCD Programmme Villages. They discussed topics such as, First Aid, hygiene, pregnancy and child care to continue reinforcing key messages to sustain behaviour change. They regularly met with the local Government Health Departments to coordinate efforts to prevent outbreak of seasonal diseases, such as, Dengue Fever and Malaria and also to conduct awareness sessions about Government related MCH schemes. The fact that the HPs continued to work for the communities despite a discontinuation of the honorarium and on-site technical support by Red Cross shows that their spirit of true volunteerism sustains. With the FMR training provided to the HPs in the last reporting quarter the communities will continue to receive the benefits that they have been receiving from the HPs over the years.

1. Meetings at Schools – The meetings took place in all 79 Schools under IPCD in the reporting quarter. The main discussion points were School Programmes (and its various components under heath, WatSan and DRR), activities of IPCD and sustainability of key activities beyond CRC support. The District Branches plan to continue the Peer Educator sessions as they were under IPCD. Also in the near- future almost all the School level activities will continue beyond CRC support. The Schools and the District Branches along with the local Government’s Education Departments have committed to continue the School activities. This is in accordance with the findings of the Evaluation Report which showed that the School Programme was the most successful component of IPCD.

2. DDRT meetings – DDRT meetings were conducted in all IPCD Districts in the reporting quarter. In these meetings the participants shared their experiences under IPCD, discussed the planned Disaster Management activities and the videos of the Simulation Exercises were shown to the participants followed by discussions based on their observations. The effectiveness of IPCD, its positive impact on the Programme communities and the visibility it created for Red Cross were important contributors to this decision of the DBs to continue DM/DRR activities beyond CRC support.

3. SDRT meeting - SDRT meeting was held at the Tamil Nadu State Branch office in the reporting quarter. It was three-day long Refresher Training Programme organised in cooperation with Government Departments such as Revenue, Disaster Mitigation, Health, Aambulance services and Fire and Rescue. There were 30 participants who received the training and three trainers who conducted the trainings on various topics. This training helped to further build the capacity of all the District Branches of Tamil Nadu, especially the ten IPCD District Branches.

4. Violence Prevention training for selected IRCS staff members – A Refresher Training on Be Safe! and Ten Steps was conducted for 150 selected IRCS staff members in the reporting quarter at the Tamil Nadu State Branch office by four trainers. The objective of the training was to further build the capacity of IRCS State and District Branches for VP activities beyond CRC support.

As result a of the VP Training it was decided by all Tamil Nadu Branch representatives to form Child Protection Committees in all the Schools of Tamil Nadu. This is a huge step towards Child Protection and will yield beneficial outcomes for the students of Tamil Nadu in the years to come. It is also a testimony to the great positive impact of IPCD towards the understanding of issues of Child Protection in Tamil Nadu

5. Capacity-building trainings in four new districts of IPCD – The four new Districts became a part of IPCD since last FY and compared to other Districts under IPCD, there are a limited number of activities in the four new districts. Even then it is important to note that they have so far managed to complete all the planned activities within the estimated time and budget with support from TNB. This is indicative of the improved capacity of the Tamil Nadu State Branch in Programme Management. In the reporting quarter Training sessions in the areas of DRR and Health were conducted in all the four new districts. The trainings were conducted in cooperation with the respective Government Departments. IPCD volunteers of the Districts were trained in topics, such as, Rescue Operation (during emergencies and disasters), Shelter Preparation, First-Aid and Public Health during disasters.

6. Discussions with the community about sustainability – Red Cross volunteers under IPCD continued to discuss sustainability of key program activities beyond CRC support with the community members. The community members have by now been oriented about CRC exit and they are encouraged to put forth ideas to sustain activities. As a result of these discussions which started last year, the community members continued activities such as annual VCA updation, DRR fund collection, advocacy and supporting each other in health and hygiene practices in the reporting quarter. VCA updation is a very important activity for DM/DRR and the fact that the program communities continued to do this without much support from Red Cross shows their developed capacities and also their willingness to continue such an important exercise beyond CRC exit. Similarly, continuation of DRR fund collection shows that the program community members are committed towards further building their DM/DRR capacities.

7. Meetings with government departments – Regular meetings with Government Departments are important as the Government and its various Departments have been appreciative of the work done by IPCD staff members under all the sectors. For many activities the Red Cross staff members and volunteers partner with the Government Departments throughout the year, such as, information dissemination about seasonal diseases, organising health camps, providing support during disaster situations, etc. Therefore the Government is an important source of linkage for the continuation of key activities beyond CRC support. In the reporting quarter the Red Cross staff members continued to meet Government officials in various Departments, such as, health, education and disaster management. The Nagapattinam District branch explored the possibilities of potential linkages of CDG-RLs with the local Government. Over the years the IPCD programme staff continued meeting the Government officials. Indian Red Cross Society always works closely with the Government on many Programmes and is a trusted Organisation of all the local Governments. A positive culmination of these meetings is the Community Disaster Risk Reduction Program (CDRRP) in Tamil Nadu for which the IPCD DRR sector serves as a role model. The Tamil Nadu State and District Branches have become a vital source of knowledge and expertise in the State Government supported Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction Project (funded by the World Bank).

8. Lessons learned sessions in communities – As part of a standard implementation strategy, it is essential to share the lessons learnt (with the stakeholders) during the course of the project implementation. These workshops are an important tool in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Programmes. They are also beneficial towards ascertaining and continuing the best practices developed during the project cycle. The sessions were conducted in each and every community under IPCD during the reporting quarter. The communities were provided with an opportunity to share their feedback on the phase-out and sustainability process and any gaps in the process, so that actions might be undertaken to rectify those gaps. They also had an opportunity to share their views about the Programmes and ways in which they benefitted them over the years. Feedback from these sessions was then shared with the State and District Branch staff members.

9. Procurement – Procurement for DM/DRR and First Aid material at the TN State and IPCD District Branches was planned to be undertaken in the last quarter of the Programmes. After capacity building over the years followed by sustainability discussions starting in FY 2014-15, communities are expected to address their needs of DM/DRR and First Aid in any emergency. Stock piling of basic DM/DRR equipment will help communities in this regard. It will also encourage the communities to maintain their interest in continuing DM/DRR activities and discussions for the same. Similarly, stock piling of basic DM/DRR and First Aid equipment will help IRCS Branches to address the related needs at the branch and community level. Such support by IRCS branches will contribute in increasing its visibility and recognition and also strengthen the relationship with the Government. The stock piling is expected to cater to the needs of the communities for at least one FY, subject to the severity of needs and the scale of any disasters that may strike the Programme communities. All the materials were procured and distributed to the District Branches. The list of items to be purchased were finalised in consultation with the National Disaster Response Force and the Fire and Rescue Services of the local Government.

The materials procured and distributed were - Wood cutters, life jackets, Hygien Kits, industrial hand gloves, search lights, megaphones, crow bars (3 feet), helmets with light, reflective jackets, hydraulic trolleys, tarpaulin covers, rain coats, fire man rope sets, safety goggles, dust masks, nose masks, extension cords, NTU tubes, spoolers test kit, bubbler shoes and mannequins.

10. Printing – Printing of IEC materials took place at the State Branch level. The materials printed at TNB were IEC material (Health, WatSan and DRR), FMR Manuals, Youth 4 part support tools and Workshop outline, Be Safe! youth participant brochure and manual, youth facilitator hand-outs, Ten Steps Manual and Ten Steps fact sheets.

XII. (g). FREE HEARSE VAN SERVICE

All the vehicles allotted for Free Hearse Service were on road and utilized cent percent for the transportation of deceased to various places in Tamil Nadu. 94,672 corpses were transported by 151 Free Hearse Mortuary Vans during the period from April’15 to Mar’16 from various Government Medical Teaching and Non Teaching Institutions to the native places of the deceased at the request of their relatives in all 32 Districts of Tamil Nadu. The cumulative figures of corposes transported right from the inception is 3,24,879 corpses as on 31st March, 2016.

The services are extended in the Taluk and Non Taluk Hospitals and Primary Health Centers of all the 32 Districts.

The services are included for transportation of Corpses from the death spot (RTA etc.) to Hospitals for postmortem with the help of crime report received from the Police Department.

The services are also extended to transport NRI cases from Govt. Hospitals to Airport, from other countries to Chennai and Trichy Airports, 159 dead bodies were received and handed over to the families at their native places within Tamil Nadu during the financial year 2015-16.

Details of District wise Corpse Transportation – Apr’15 to March ’16

CONSOLIDATED

Ratio

Govt. Hospitals Govt. Sl.No. DISTRICT AND HOSPITALS

Total No. of Calls Request Calls of No. Total

Corpses tranp through FHS FHS through tranp Corpses

Calls vs Transported Calls vs

Deaths Occurred in Occurred Deaths

1 CHENNAI 21156 21161 19302 91% 2 COIMBATORE 7749 7039 6526 93% 3 CUDDALORE 1821 2181 1998 92% 4 DHARMAPURI 2297 2404 2292 95% 5 DINDIGUL 1511 1553 1435 92% 6 ERODE 2618 2685 2617 97% 7 KANCHEEPURAM 4878 4632 4148 90% 8 KANYAKUMARI 2633 2777 2723 98% 9 KARUR 881 803 773 96% 10 KRISHNAGIRI 1469 1410 1268 90% 11 MADURAI 7749 7651 6807 89% 12 NAGAPATTINAM 917 1125 997 89% 13 NAMAKKAL 1100 1139 1056 93% PERAMBALUR / 14 ARIYALUR 1095 1408 1226 87% 15 PUDUKKOTTAI 742 741 690 93% 16 RAMANATHAPURAM 1447 1168 1060 91% 17 SALEM 5697 5564 5182 93% 18 SIVAGANGA 1084 1140 1041 91% 19 THANJAVUR 5212 4833 4557 94% 20 THE NILGIRIS 621 594 550 93% 21 THENI 2084 2318 2205 95% 22 THIRUNELVELI 4857 4536 4409 97% 23 THIRUPPUR 2609 2546 2296 90% 24 THIRUVALLUR 1036 973 819 84% 25 THIRUVARUR 1615 1728 1653 96% 26 TIRUCHY 4275 4311 4206 98% 27 TIRUVANNAMALAI 1640 1572 1453 92% 28 TURICORIN 2525 2667 2547 96% 29 VELLORE 5188 5345 5015 94% 30 VILLUPURAM 2695 2664 2391 90% 31 VIRUDHUNAGAR 1466 1476 1405 95% 32 OTHERS 0 5 25 Total 102667 102149 94672 93%

To curtail the fuel consumption, vehicle down time, man power for long distance transportation and achieve operational efficiency it was decided to utilize the Rail transportation for transportation beyond 300 Kms.

In co-ordination with the Railway Department, so far, 216 cases have been transported from Chennai to Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Tuticorin, Thirunelveli and Kanniyakumari Districts during Apr’15 to Mar’16. The cumulative figures of corpses transported through Rail right from the inception are 786 Corpses till 31st March’16.

On 7th April’15, 20 people were killed in Tiruppathi forest by the Red Sanders Special Task Force (STF), Andhra Pradesh. On 8-Apr-2015 near the foothills of Thirumala Hills at Seshachalam Forest Area , 20 Tamil Nadu Woodcutters were encountered by Andhra Pradesh Red Sander’s Anti Smuggling Task Force, due to which tension remained in AP- TN Border. All the 20 Corpses were kept in SVR Roya Hospital, Thiruppathi, Andhra Pradesh.

To arrange recovery of these 20 corpses and further dispatch to concerned places, Government of Tamil Nadu sent a Team headed by Thiru K.Veera Raghava Rao IAS Collector, Thiruvallur, IRCS TNB Free Hearse Service Vehicle Service Programme Manager Mr.P.Ruban Santhosh & Mr. P. Venkatesan, (FHS Vellore Programme Assistant), along with 15 Free Hearse Service Vehicles.

After due identification, all 20 Corpses were loaded in FHS Vehicles in the early morning of 9-Apr-2015 and sent to Dharmapuri (7), Thiruvannamalai (12) & Salem (1) Districts. This yeoman service rendered by IRCS, TNB FHS Team was lauded by public and Government Officials, as transportation of corpses were made on the short stretches of Mountain paths disregarding low-safety level of their own lives.

In the mean time, Supreme Court ordered to preserve & perform re-Post-mortem of 5 corpses at Thiruvanamalai Medical College. Accordingly 5 were collected from their Homes through FHS vehicles with the help of Revenue officials and kept in the Thiruvanamalai Medical College Mortuary Yard and after re-postmortem all the 5 Corpses were once again dispatched in FHS vehicles to their respective destinations.

The FHS Review Meeting was held on Septmeber 2015. Thiru.Shambhu Kallolikar IAS, Project Director, Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Adminstrative Secretary participated.

Death benefits FHS Staff (Late Thiru. N.Saraboji Rao)

Thiru. N.Saraboji Rao, aged 40 years was working as FHS Driver for the past one year under Free Hearse Service Programme. He died on 06-09-2013 due to road accident on 04- 09-2013 at Trichy. Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch had received the cheque from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund through TNHSP for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one laksh only) as compensation to Tmt.G.Valarmathi W/o. Late Thiru. N. Saraboji Rao. Subsequently, the cheque was handed over to Tmt.G.Valarmathi W/o. Late Thiru. N. Saraboji Rao by the District Collector, Trichy.

Fhs Role in Chennai, Thiruvallur & Kanchipuram Flood Disaster Rescue & Relief:-

Heavy rainfall of annual northeast monsoon lashed most of Greater Chennai Region and Cuddalore Districts of Tamil Nadu in November–December 2015 in the Coromandel Coast region in which cities of Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Chennai in particular were hard-hit.

High rainfall flooded all around the Chennai City forcing the inhibitants to evacuate to safe shelters but also the bodies of those who lost their lives due to the flood in which the Free Hearse Service of IRCS TNB rendered round the clock services.

Event: MIOT Hospital corpse transportation through Free Hearse Service:-

On December 2nd and 3rd 2015 at the MIOT International Hosptital in Manapakkam, Chennai, after the hospital was flooded owing to the Adyar River breaching its banks, tearing through the Hospital’s compound wall and damaging its power units, eighteen patients died.

Bodies of 14 of these patients (9 men and 5 women) were brought to the Government Royapettah Hospital by 4 Free Hearse Service Vans for post-mortem, while the other four bodies were taken home directly by relatives.

As per procedure, post-mortem examinations are conducted to formally ascertain the cause of death. After post-mortem examinations 11 corpse on 4-Dec-15 & 3 Corpse on 5- Dec-15 were transported by 12 Free Hearse Service Vans and handed over to the relatives. After the Chennai Flood started to drain, a huge task impulsed on Free Hearse Service was transporting corpse from Government Hospitals to their Home & Cremation/Burial ground. During the 7 Days (From 1st Dec’15 to 7th Dec’2015) in Chennai, Thiruvallur & Kanchipuram 646 requests were registered for Transportation of corpses, of which, 496 Corpses were transported on an average of 70 corpses per day.

In the flood affected areas corpse transportation was made by Free Hearse Service as high end humanity services with team of Programme Manager and Administrative staffs who coordinated through Central Response Centre of FHS by especially deploying 25 Vehicles with 35 Drivers and 9 CDOs on 24x7 basis.

Govt. of Tamil Nadu recognize, services rendered and Issues Appreciation Certificate:-

The Department of Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu organized a function to distribute Appreciation Certificates to the Staff of Health Department. In that Dr.C.Vijayabaskar, Hon. Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu had distributed Appreciation Certificates to Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, Thiru P.Ruban Santhosh, FHS Manager, Thiru J.Syed Ali, IRCS TNB amidst other FHS/JSSK staff members for their yeomen services during recent floods in Chennai.

JANANI SISHU SURAKSHA Government of India launched Janani Sishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) to be implemented nationally where all the pregnant women offering for delivery at Health Institutions and treated sick new born up to one year will get free transport service. To implement this Scheme as a Pilot Project covering all the major Obstetrics & Gynecology Women & Children Hospitals at Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, decided and engaged the services of Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch during November 2013, for execution of this Project on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. To start with, though meager, 5 Drop Back Vehicles were put into services for implementation of the DBV in Chennai.. On 1st November, 2013, Government of Tamil Nadu have established Mother Drop Back Vehicle Project (JSSK) in the State on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode through the Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch. To start with, though meager, 5 Drop Back Vehicles were put into services for implementation of the DBV in Chennai.

29,311 Mothers with babies were transported by 51 Drop Back vehicles during the period from Apr’15 to March 2016 from various Government Maternity Hospitals to their respective homes. The cumulative figures of Mothers with babies transported right from the inception are 46,443 Mothers with Babies as on 31st March, 2016.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE – APR’15 TO MAR’ 16

PROGRAMME VEHICLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL LAUNCHED TOTAL DEPLOYED ON IOG & ICH 01-11-2013 4 3429 KMC 27-12-2013 3 975 CHENNAI RSRM 18-12-2013 2 5803 KGH 30-12-2013 2 577 SMC 08-01-2015 1 146 SAIDAPET 17-02-2015 1 260 AYANAVARAM 17-02-2015 1 229 PULIANTHOPE 847 MIRSAHIBPET 762 CORPORATION PERUMALPET 153 VADAPALANI 173 SHENOY NAGAR 211 SANJEEVARAYANPET 344 ADYAR EOC 252 VMCH 05-02-2015 2 3714 WALAJAH 05-02-2015 1 0 VELLORE TIRUPATHUR 844 NATRAMALLI PHC 0 HEADQUARTERS 07-03-2015 1 1294 THIRUVALLUR THIRUTHANI 1 882 HEADQUARTERS 11-03-2015 1 570 KANCHEEPURAM CHENGALPET 2 1876 PERAMBALUR HEADQUARTERS 10-05-2015 1 849 MEDICAL COLLEGE 10-09-2015 3 3084 DHARMAPURI HARUR 40 KRISHNAGIRI HEADQUARTERS 19/10/2015 1 653 HEADQUARTERS 20-11-2015 2 586 TIRUVANNAMALAI CHEYYAR 1 24 CUDDALORE HEADQUARTERS 25-11-2015 2 734 G.TOTAL 32 29311

DROP BACK VEHICLE ROLE IN CHENNAI, THIRUVALLUR & KANCHIPURAM FLOOD DISASTER RESCUE & RELIEF:-

IRCS TNB Rescue Team with JSSK vehicles rushed into action for rescuing in-patients from Govt. Hospital, Chromepet as an effect of floods slasing the Hospital Premises, who were later admitted in IOG, Egmore and GH Central. The rescue operations were undertaken by IRCS TNB Team of Rescuers in the presence of Health Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

JSSK Service rendered round the clock for Rescue & Evacuation Operations during Flood.

Services of JSSK were utilized by the Govt. of. Tamil Nadu during Flood & Medical Camp held between 10.12.2015 and 25.12.2015.

XII. (i). OTHER ACTIVITIES

PROJECT ON SCHOOL HEALTH & HYGIENE PROMOTION

Dental Camps.

Dental Camps were conducted in 22 Schools during October 2015. Dr.Aswanth Narayanan, Govt. Dental College, Chennai and their team of Doctors with Para Medical Staff attended the Camps in all the Schools.

Sl. No Name of the School No.Of.Students

1 Govt.Hr.Sec.School, A.N. Kandigai 261

2 Panchayat Union Primary School, A.N.Kanndigai 99 3 ADW Govt High School Thervoy. 113

CSI Panchayat Union Primary School, 4 56 Karadiputhur CSI Panchayat Union Primary School, 5 12 Palavakkam 6 Panchayat Union Middle School, Perambur 45

7 Panchayat Union Middle School, G.R.Kandigai 79 8 Panchayat Union Middle School, Soolaimeni. 81 Total Beneficiaries - 746

During the Dental camp, some of the Students were referred to Dental Hospital, Chennai, for further treatment. Thiru Anantha Subramanian, CSR, Michelin Co., and Five Volunteers Thiru.Prabakaran, Thiru.Nirosha, Thiru.kamaraj, Ms.kuttiyammal, Thiru. Vinothkumar and Ms.K. Chitra, School Programme Co-ordinator IRCS under this Project, organized this Dental Camp.

RED CROSS KIDZEE

Red Cross Kidzee organized a 15 days COOL SUMMER CAMP for the tiny tots. It was a fun and learn enrichment programme. The camp focused on learning the activities based on finer motor skills i.e., Handwriting and Scribbling.

Story telling sessions were mainly introduced for cognitive development Yoga, Dance & Music, Games were the most enjoyable sessions by the kids.

Art & Craft sessions gave children a chance to enter into the world of creativity and colour. Everyday remained unique day in its own way.

Red Cross Kidzee’s 4th successful academic year commenced with Interactive Illume Methodology on 8th June 2015 having wide spread coverage on, Phonic Learning for Language development,Usage of TABS for gaining knowledge & familiarity,Develop school readiness and enjoy a smooth transition to grade 1 in formal School, besides making the child unique. Red Cross Kidzee offer state of the art teaching methodologies and processes are and address the changing needs of children of the 21st century.

“Health is Wealth”, the children are given the art of Physical development through ‘YOGA’, where in the Asanas are taught to them on daily basis.

RED DAY

The children choose RED COLOUR. Red day was celebrated.

EID MUBARAK

ALLAH O AKBAR!! ALLAH O AKBAR!!! The tinytots were able to do their namaz prayer and friendship sharing.

Red Cross Kidzee had observed "GO GREEN" to create an awareness among general public to 'SAVE THE EARTH'. The tinytots along with placards depicting slogans to protect mother earth and dressed in fancies took a peace march around Red cross premises.

INDEPENDENCE DAY On the auspicious occasion of the 69th Independence Day of our Mother India after flag hoisting all these tiny tots of Red Cross Kidzee, had sung our National Anthem ...... "Jana Gana Mana Athi Nayaka Jayahe ...... Bharatha Bhagya Vidhaatha"..

DENTAL CHECK-UP

Oral dental care camp was conducted at Red Cross Kidzee by Dr. Aadhitya and FREE DENTAL CHECK-UP was arranged for all the children.

ONAM FESTIVAL King Mahabali blessed these tinytots with joy and happiness. Kathakali faces, Pookolam and dance by the children proved that Red Cross Kidzee is unique and the best. HAPPY ONAM......

KRISHNA JAYANTHI "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya"- probably the best Krishna mantra, that any devotee of the 'Natkhat gopal' can recite on Krishna Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanti. The children and the parents of Red Cross Kidzee conducted a programme to celebrate KRISHNA JAYANTHI. Pooja, Slokas, Fashion show, Dance were the highlights of the day.

FIELD TRIP

Red Cross Kidzee organized FIELD TRIP in and around Egmore area visiting places, like, Fire station, Postoffice, Railway station and then to Children's park where they enjoyed the rides!!!!!!!!Each and every child had fun time. Red Cross Kidzee children were taken on a field trip to KOVAI PAZHAMUDHIR to observe “GO VEGGIE” DIWALI CELEBRATION

Diwali celebration in Red Cross Kidzee was filled with joy, lights and sweets. The tinytots came beautifully dressed and shared their happiness with sweets. HAPPY DIWALI……

CHILDREN’S DAY & CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Red Cross Kidzee celebrated its long awaited Children's Day Programme on 22nd Dec, 2015 along with the celebration of Christmas. Our tinytots with self-confidence exhibited their talent through dance. Proud to say that our children performed the skit and recitation of Nursery Rhymes with self confidence which boosted their self esteem. "THREE CHEERS TO OUR SMART BUDDIES".

PONGAL CELEBRATION

PONGAL O PONGAL ---- Festival of Sun God and harvest brought prosperity and celebration in Red Cross Kidzee Egmore by way of performing pooja, dance, songs, games by the Parents & Kids.

"JUNGLE SAFARI" in Red Cross Kidzee on March 12th, 2016. Great sportsmanship shown by the tinytots on their Annual Sports Day.

HOLI

Red Cross Kidzee wishes everyone HAPPY HOLI. Tinytots of Red Cross Kidzee wishes their parents Happy Holi in an unique way by playing DRY HOLI. Having fun with colours without pollution was the aim of our Red Cross Kidzee tinytots.

GRADUATION DAY & ANNUAL DAY This is the first major journey of our lives that should be recognized for its immense significance.

Graduation is an act and also a pride moment in the journey of a play school. The foundation in the play school is a wonderful tour in this world one that opens many doors of progress in school lifes. Life is about growing and being in our programmes which gives each of us new opportunities to continue growing and to learn new skills that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.

CONGRATS GRADUATES!!!!!!!!

XIII. LIST OF DONORS

DISTRICT BRANCHES

ARIYALUR DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Ariyalur District Branch No.2/560, Arulgam, Collector Office Road, Ariyalur – 621 704. E-Mail: [email protected] OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU E. SARAVANAVEL RAJ, IAS. Vice President : Chairman : THIRU A. NALLAPPAN Vice Chairman : THIRU P. ELANGOVAN Treasurer : DR. A.M. SUBRAMANIYAN Secretary : THIRU R. BASKARAN.

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:-

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at S.R.M. Educational College Mr.A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch presided over the function. Mr.R.Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch, welcomed all the participants. Mr.S.Rasu, Senior Manager, IOB Bank, Ariyalur opened Henry Dunant Photo and addressed the gathering on Disaster Management during the inaugural function and distributed the Red Cross Life Membership Identity Cards and Certificates to the newly enrolled Life Members of IRCS Ariyalur District Branch.

Ms.P.Ganaga Lakshmi, Joint Convenor, narrated about the implementation of Red Cross Principles under “Our Principles in Action” session and Mr.A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch detailed the report of last year activities undertaken by IRCS Ariyalur District Branch. Mr.R.Baskaran, Secretary had presented the Annual Accounts of IRCS Ariyaluar District Branch which was unanimously approved.

Mr.Seetharama Subramanian, Mr.Steephen, YRC Program Officer, Mr.Elangovan, Mr.Ramakolanchiyappan, Mr.Saminathan, JRC Convenor, Udayarpalayam and Mr.Saminathan delivered the Key Note address Mr.N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convenor, Ariyalur Educational District proposed Vote of Thanks

Human Rally was organized on 01.12.2015 on the eve of World AIDS Day. Thiru A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch presided over the event. Thiru R.Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru A.Saravanavelraj, IAS, District Collector & President, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch delivered presidential address and flagged off the Human Rally in the presence of Tmt.S.Ganga Dharani, DD Panchayat, Thiru N.Marimuthu, CEO, Thiru S.Anand, DEEO, Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, DEO, Thiru A.M.Subramanian, Treasurer, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch and THiru P.Elangovan, Vice President, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch.

IRCS Ariyalur District Branch Patrons Tmt.Seetha Ramasubramanian, Thiru T.Ponmani, Dr.A.Rabiq, Thiru Kathir Ganesan, IRCS Committee Members Tmt. Anuradha, Thiru Parthasarathy, Thiru M.Ravindrabose, Thiru S.M.Chandrasekaran, Thiru Durai Selavaraj, JRC Sub Committee Treasurer, Thiru A.Shanmugam, Jt.Convner, Patrons and Thiru T.Saminathan, JRC Convener, Udyarpalaym Educational District participated. Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener, Ariyalur Educational District proposed Vote of Thanks. 500 JRC Volunteers participated.

On 19.01.2016, Human Rally on the eve of 27th Road Safety Week was organized by IRCS Ariyalur District Branch. Tmt. M.M.Senthamil Selvi, Principal, Govt. Arts College flagged off the Rally. Thiru A.Nallappan, Chairman, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.Marimuthu, CEO and Thiru S.Alagiri RTO. Thiru R.Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch welcomed the gathering. Stickering Campaign and Distribution of Pamphlets were undertaken towards creating awareness among general public. 600 Volunteers from YRC & NSS Units of SRM B.Ed. College participated. Thiru N.Kalaiyarasan, JRC Convener proposed Vote of Thanks.

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CHENNAI DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Chennai District Branch, No.8/32, S.R.P.Colony 7th Cross Street, Periyar Nagar, Chennai – 600 032. Ct : 044 2550072. OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Tmt. E.SUNDARAVALLI, IAS Vice President : THIRU N.P.KAILASH Chairman : Dr. HARISH L METHA Vice Chairman : THIRU DHARSHAN BASKAR Treasurer : THIRU K.KALYANIKANNAN Secretary : DR. P.A.SATHIANARAYANAN Jt. Secretary : THIRU M.MUNIRAJ PANDITH

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 45 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:-

Two Days Shelter Management Training Programme was organized for the IRCS Chennai District Volunteers on 20.06.2015 & 21.06.2015 at Singaram Pillai Hr. Sec. School, Villivakkam, under IPCD Project. Thiru N.P.Kailash, Vice-President, IRCS Chennai District Branch delivered the Chief Guest address in the presence of Dr.P.A. Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch and Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary – IRCS Mylapore Sub – Branch.

Dr.P.A.Sathiyanaryanan, Secretary IRCS Chennai Distict Branch distributed the Certificates to the Participants. Thiru M. Karnan, Programme officer IPCD – IRCS TNB and Thiru K.Palanivel Secretary, Aminjikarai Sub-Branch of Chennai District Branch facilitated the training sessions. Thiru M.Munuraj Pandith Secretary Mylapore Sub-Branch, Thiru Kalyani Kannan Treasurer IRCS Chennai District Branch attended the function. 48 volunteers from various IRCS Sub Branches attended the above training.

Indian Red Cross Society - Chennai District Branch conducted Capacity Building Training on First Aid, Search & Rescue for Red Cross Volunteers between 22.08.2015 and 23.08.2015 at Singaram Pillai Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Villivakkam. Thiru. N.P.Kailash, Vice President, IRCS Chennai District Branch felicitated the occasion in the presence of Dr.P.A.Sathiyanarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch, Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch and Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch. 35 Volunteers from Chennai District participated. Thiru M.Karnan, Program Officer, IPCD -IRCS TNB, Thiru Ravichandran Trainer, Akshaya Home Ltd. and Thiru Subramani - Trainer First Aid facilitated the Training Programme.

On 9th November 2015 a message was received from IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch informing that a tree fell down at Ellis Road, Royapettah(Near Hotel Srinivasa). A team including, Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch and other Chennai Red Cross Volunteers reached the spot with the woodcutter machine (Chain Saw) who cut the branches of the tree and cleared the road block. During our services, the Tahsildar Mylapore and the officials from Corporation of Chennai,were present.

On 16th of November 2015 early morning based on the request received from F2 Police Station, Egmore, a team including Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikari Sub Branch, Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch and other Chennai Red Cross Volunteers immediately rushed to the spot, viz., Pantheon Road, Egmore nearby Karur Vyysa Bank where a tree fell down due to heavy rain. Red Cross volunteers cut the Tree Branches with the support of machine and cleared the road block.

Debris Tree Cleared places:- S.No Date of Visit & Name of the Place Type of Service Rescue Operation 1 14.11.2015 MGR Nagar – Soolaipallam Clearance of felled Tree 2 17.11.2015 Ramapuram, Nesapakkam, debriss & Traffic Regulation. TTK Road, Tiruvalluvar Salai, Zambazar Police Station, Velachery, Triplicane, Egmore, Indira Nagar, Dhandeewaran Nagar, Velachery, Ram Nagar Vijayanagar, AGS Colony, VijayaNagar, Ambattur, Red Hills, Kavangarai, Kotturpuram, Sadayankuppam, Manali, Tiruvottriyr, JafferkhanPettai, Vasudevan Nagar & Ashok Nagar

On 01.12.2015, IRCS Chennai District Branch volunteers consisting of Thiru K.Planivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikarai Sub Branch, Thiru K.Anand, Thiru K.Lawrance, Dr.Sugandan, Thiru Chockkalingam and Thiru P.RubanSanthosh, FHS Manager, IRCS TNB with the vehicles rushed into action for rescuing all the in-patients from Govt. Hospital, Chromepet who were later admitted in IOG, Egmore and GH Central. The rescue operations were undertaken in the presence of Health Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

Flood Rescue & Evacuation Operations:-

On 02.12.2015, IRCS Chennai District Branch Volunteers headed by Thiru K.Palanivel, Secretary, IRCS Aminjikari Sub Branch and Thiru M.Muniraj Pandith, Secretary, IRCS Mylapore Sub Branch involved in Rescue & Evacuation operations in various place of Chennai, such as, Ramapuram, Velachery, Manali, MGR Nagar & Ekkattuthangal. During their rescue operation, Thiru A.C Muthiah, Industrialist and Cricket Administrator, Chairman-Emeritus of Southern Petrochemical Industries Limited and Chairman of Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, was rescued along with his other family members, pets and cattle from his flooded residence at Kotturpuram.

Thiru Manikandan, Patron, IRCS Myalpore Sub Branch assisted in evacuating the flood affected people to safer places and distributed food packets to the flood affected victims.

COIMBATORE DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Coimbatore District Branch Red Cross Buildings, 8/26, Huzur Road, Coimbatore – 641 018. Ph:0422-2211209 E-Mail: [email protected] OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TMT. ARCHANA PATNAIK, IAS Vice President : TMT. KUMUDHA PALANIWSAMY Chairperson : DR. NANDHINI RANGASWAMY Vice Chairman : THIRU M.VASU Treasurer : DR.P.MURALI Secretary : TMT.U. POONGOTHAI.

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES

General Medical Camp was conducted on 11.04.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 29 Children and 4 Staff were benefitted.

Orientation on Sexual Abuse and Child Rights was organized in association with Mano Shanthi Counselling Centre. The topics, like, Fundamental Rights of Child, Good Touch & Bad Touch and Child Safety were dealt by the Resource Person.

Similar, Orientation Programme on Life Skills & Sexual Abuse was organized in conjuction with Karnataka Health Promotion Trust on 10.05.2015 & 11.05.2015.

On 13.05.2015, Dental Checkup Camp was held in coordination with Sri Ramakrishna Dental Hospital for the inmates of Thalir Home. 29 Children & 4 Staff were benefitted.

EYE Checkup Camp was conducted on 14.05.2015 in association with Aravind Hospital for the inmates of Thalir Home. Screening were done for 29 Children.

One Day Field Trip was arranged on 17.05.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home.

IRCS Coimbatore District Branch conducted Blood Donation Camp in association with PSG Hospital on 21.05.2015 at Ford Business Service Centre, KCT Tech Park. 29 Units of Blood were collected and handed over to PSG Hospital.

General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hospital on 13.06.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 30 Children and 4 Staff were benefitted.

Saplings were planted in the Thalir Home Premises by the Children to mark World Environmental Day which was held on 15.06.2015.

2nd Annual Day of Thalir Home was celebrated on 27.06.2015. Dr.Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson, IRCS Coimbatore welcomed all. Thiru Mohan Shankar, E.C. Member delivered Presidential address. Children performed dances and sang songs during the occasion. Tmt. Meenakshi Vinayagam, MD, Chennai Silks distributed Memento’s to staff of Thalir Home, Tmt. Chitra Selvaraj, Director, CRI Pumps Pvt. Ltd., distributed Mementos to the students who passed examinations 10th & 12th of School for Speech & Hearinig Dr.P.M.Murali, Treasurer, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 11.07.2015, General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hospital for the inmates of Thalir Home. 32 Children and 4 Staff were benefitted.

Holy Ramzan was celebrated on 17.07.2015 and Significance of celebrating Ramzan was detailed to the Children.

PSGR Krishnammal Educational Trust conducted Drawing and Essay Writing Competitions and 4 Students won the consolation Prizes.

Exposure Visit was organized for the children on 25.07.2015 to Kanavu Asiriyar Programme organized by Puthiya Thalaimurai TV & RMSA Department at Rathinam College of Technology, Echanari.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was conducted on 26.07.2015 in coordination with Aravind Eye Hospital at National Fitting, Madhapur. 210 persons were Screened. Out of which 6 persons were refered for Cataract Surgery, 91 persons referred for Spectacles and 100 person identified to be suffering from refractive error who got referred for further treatment.

First Aid Training was imparted in coordination with PSG Uraban Centre on 27.07.2015 & 28.07.2015. Dr.Shameem Akthar, Medical Officer, PSG Urban Centre, handled the sessions. 67 persons participated.

Eye Checkup Camp was held on 29.07.2015 for the School Students. 50 Students were Screened by Doctors from Aravind Hospital and 9 Students identified with Eye problems. Aravind Hospital donated Magnifying Lens with Lamp to one Student.

General Medical Camp was conducted on 08.08.2015 in association with PSG Hospital for the inmates for Thalir Home. Dr.Vinothini & Dr.Bhuvanesh examined the Children. 31 Children & 4 Staff of the Home were benefitted.

On 08.08.2015, Blood Donation Camp was held in coordination with PSG Hospital at Central Bank of India. 29 Units of Blood were collected and handed over to PSG Hospital.

Independence Day was Celebrated on 15.08.2015 at Speech & Hearining Impaired School Campus. National Flag hoisting was followed by March-Past by the Students.

Onam was celebrated in conjuction with Inner Wheel Club of Coimbatore on 28.08.2015 at Thalir Home. Children decorated the School Entrance by Rangoli. Representative from Inner Wheel conducted various Games and distributed Prizes to the Winners.

Similarly, Onam was celebrated at School for Speech & Hearing Imapaired Children. Children decorated the School Campus by Athapu Kolam.

Annual General Meeting was held on 03.09.2015 at Conference Hall, PSGR Kirshnammal College for Women. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore presided over the Programme. As part of the Meeting, Project Madhuram (Vocational Training Centre for the Differently Abled Children) was launched & Plaque was opened by Thiru Mohan Shankar, E.C. Member, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch.

Krishna Jeyanthi was celebrated on 05.09.2015 at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children.

District Level JRC Study cum Training Camp was organized from 07.09.2015 to 09.09.2015 at Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. Tmt. N.Geetha, DEO hoisted the National flag. 204 participants including JRC Counsellors from 120 Schools participated. JRC Juniors were trainined on History & Principles of Red Cross, Child Safety, Personal Hygiene, Road Safety and Yoga during the Camp. As part of the Programme, Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated and various Competitions were conducted for the participants. Prizes were distributed to the Winners of the Competitions.

Blood Donation Camp was held in coordination with PSG Hospital on 08.09.2015 at Bajaj Finance Ltd. 28 Units of blood were collected and handed over to PSG Hospital.

On 17.09.2015, Vinayagar Chathurthi was celebrated at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children.

General Medical Camp was conducted in conjuction with PSG Hosptial on 19.09.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home. Dr.Fabrid examined the Children. 7 Children & 4 Staff of the Home were benefitted. State Level JRC Study cum Training Camp was organized from 29.09.2015 to 01.10.2015 at Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. Dr. A. Muruganathan, Vice President, IRCS TNB hoisted JRC flag. Tmt. S. Parimala, Trustee, Adithya Educational Trust lighted the Lamp. Dr.Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr. N.Arul Murugan, CEO delivered Spcial address. Thiru C.Sukumaran, Chairman, Adithya Institute of Technology felicitated. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks. JRC Juniors were trainied on History & Principles of Red Cross, Child Safety, Personal Hygiene, Road Safety and Yoga during the Camp. As part of the Programme, Field Trip to Bhavani Saagar Dam and Pannariamman Temple were arranged for the JRC Juniors & JRC Counsellors. Exhibition was arragned for the JRC Juniors during the Camp. 206 JRC Juniors and 58 JRC Counsellors from 43 Educational Districts participated.

General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hosptial on 10.10.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 31 Children and 4 Staff of the Home were benefitted.

Awareness Programme on WASH (Water, Saniatation & Hygiene Promotion) was conducted on 15.10.2015 at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children. Hand Washing Techniques were demonstrated by the Children. 50 Children participated. Similar Programme was organized on 19.10.2015 at Thiagi NGR Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Varadharajapuram. Dr. A.Anandan, KG De-addiction Centre demonstrated about Hand Wash Techniques to the Students. 60 Students participated. As part of the Programme, WASH Committee was formed in that School.

A new Lab for learning Engligh Language for the Thalir Home Children was inaugurated on 19.10.2015 in coordination with Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown. IRCS Coimbatore Office Bearers and Rotary Club Members participated.

Ayutha Pooja was celebrated on 20.10.2015 and 21.10.2015 at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children and Thalir Home respectively.

On 07.11.2015, Deepavali was celebrated at CDWA Senior Citizens Home. Sarees & Dhotis were donated to the inmates of Home.

Deepavali was celebrated on 10.11.2015 & 11.11.2015 at Thalir Home and School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children respectively.

General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hosptial on 10.10.2015 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 26 Children and 4 Staff of the Home were benefitted.

On 20.11.2015, Blood Donation Camp was conducted in Coordination with PSG Hospital at Kotak Mahindra Bank. 18 Units of Blood were collected and handed over to PSG Hospital.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hospital on 09.12.2015 at Ford Business Service Centre, KCT Tech Park, Kumaraguru College of Technology. 58 Units of Blood were collected and handed over to PSG Hospital.

Two Truck Loads of Relief Materials were distributed from 11.12.2015 to 14.12.2015 to the flood affected victims at Virudhachalam & Cuddalore by the YRC Volunteers from Govt. Arts College and IRCS Volunteers from Chandra Hyundai.

Two students, namely, Mr. R. Kesavamoorthy and Mr. E. Karthikeyan, YRC Volunteers from Coimbatore District Red Cross Branch participated in “Youth as Agents of Behavioural Charge (YABC)” Training Programme that was held from 14th to 20th December 2015 in National Institute of Biologicals (NIB), Noida, NCR, New Delhi

One Day Field Trip to Black Thunder Water & Theme Park was arranged for the Children of School for Speech & Hearning Imapaired on 19.12.2015.

Children from the School for the Speech & Hearning Impaired Children participated in the Dance Competition conducted by the AMRIT on 21.12.2015.

Christmas was celebrated on 23.12.2015 at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children. Cakes were distributed to the Children.

One Day Field Trip to Sims Park at Cooonor was arranged for the Thalir Home Children on 26.12.2015.

Rs. 1,55,000/- was donated to IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch for undertaking Relief Activities for flood victims.

General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hosptial on 09.01.2016 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 31 Children and 4 Staff of the Home were benefitted.

Pongal was celebrated on 14.01.2016 & 15.01.2016 at Thalir Home and School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children respectively.

Four Days Residential Medical Camp was conducted from 21.01.2016 to 25.02.2016 for the Thalir Home Children and Children of School for Speech & Hearining Impaired in coordination with PSG Hospital. Various Tests & Treatments were taken based on their health issues. Medicines ware distributed at free of cost by PSG Hospital.

Youth Red Cross Week was observed between 01.02.2015 and 07.02.2015 by the IRCS Coimbatore District Branch towards motivating Social Service among Youth. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr.Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch explained about activities of School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children, project of DEAF and requested the YRC Volunteers to take active part in DEAF Project. 140 YRC Volunteers and IRCS Coimbatore Office Berars participated.

Second Annual Day function was held on 21.02.2016 at School for Speech & Hearing Impaired Children Campus. Dr.Nandini Rangaswamy, Chairperson IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru R.Poonuswamy, MD, Aroma Bakery was the Chief Guest who distributed the Prizes and Certificates to the Winners of the various Competitions. Students of the Schools performed various Cultural Programmes. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch and other IRCS Office Bearers participated.

One Day Taluk Level Dissemination workshop was held on 08.02.2016 at Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch presided in the presence of Tmt. U.Poongodai, Secretary, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch. Sessions were covered on History, Components, Principles of Red Cross Movements, Geneva Conventions and activities of Red Cross. 140 YRC Volunteers participated.

An awareness Programme on Road Safety was conducted in association with RTO (North) on 08.02.2016 at Adithya Institute of Technology. Tmt. U.Poongothai, Secretary, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru Saravanan, Inspector, RTO (North) delivered lecture on Road Safety. 140 YRC Volunteers participated.

Disaster Management & First Aid Training was imparted in coordination with PSG Urban Centre from 08.02.2016 to 11.02.2016 for the District Diaster Response Team (DDRT) Members at Adithya Institute of Technlogy. Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Sessions on Disaster Mangement, First Aid, WASH, RFL and Mangement of Corposes were handled by the Resource Persons. 140 participants including YRC Programme Officers participated. Participation Certificates were distributed to all participants by Tmt. Kumudha Palaniswamy, Vice President, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch and Thiru Bharathan Srinivasan, EC Member, IRCS Coimbatore District Branch.

General Medical Camp was conducted in coordination with PSG Hosptial on 20.02.2016 for the inmates of Thalir Home. 29 Children and 2 Staff of the Home were benefitted.

CUDDALORE DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Cuddalore District Branch 32/, Swarnapuri Nagar, Imperial Road, Chellankuppam, Cuddalore – 607 003

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : DR. S. SURESHKUMAR, IAS Vice President : DR. T. PARTHASARATHY, M.D Chairman : THIRU R.M. BALASUBRAMANIAM Vice Chairman : THIRU S. PIRAYON Treasurer : THIRU D. MAHAVEERMAL CHORDIA Secretary : THIRU P. KALYANAKUMAR

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

On 07.04.2015, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch observed World Health Day. World Red Cross Day was celebrated by the IRCS Cuddalore District Branch. Certified First Medical Responders Training (CFMR) to Health Promoters was organized on 11.06.2015 to 13.06.2015 at IRCS Cuddalore Branch Office under IPCD Project. Thiru R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS – Cuddalore District Branch presided in the presence of Mr.P.Kalyanakumar, Honorary Secretary, IRCS - Cuddalore and Mr.S.Piraiyon, Vice Chairman, IRCS – Cuddalore. Mr.S.S.Ramadass, First Aid Lecturer and Mr.M.Karnan Program Officer (IPCD) from IRCS TNB facilitated this three days Training Programme. Thiru G.Govindaraj, JRC Convener, Cuddalore Educational District, Smt. Sasikala, EC Members IRCS Cuddalore District Branch participated. 35 Heath Promoters from six IPCD Program villages participated.

Executive Committee Meeting of IRCS Cuddalore District Branch was held at District Collector Camp Office. Thiru S.Suresh Kumar, IAS District Collector presided over the function, in the presence of Thiru Jawaharlal, Jt.Director, Health Services. Thiru R.M.Balasubramaniyam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore welcomed the gathering.

Thiru V.A.Vimalraj, Jt.Convener, Cuddalore Educational District received the books on Health and Disaster Management for the Leaders of Tomorrow (IPCD Project) target school children from Thiru S.Suresh Kumar, IAS District Collector. He appreciated the efforts taken by the Red Cross for the School Children. Thiru P.Kalayanakumar, Secretary IRCS Cuddalore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks

Smt.M.Sasikala, EC Member handed over the Educational Scholarship Cheque to Thiru M.Kathirvel for his daughter Ms.Suveena Educational purposes, whose family was distressed by Tsunami, in the presence of Mr R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch and other EC members of IRCS Cuddalore District Branch.

Human Rally was organized in coordination with IRCS Chidambaram Sub Branch on 26.06.2015 to mark the “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”. Thiru Muniyan, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University inaugurated the Rally in the presence of Thiru R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch and Thiru Senthilkumar, YRC Programme Officer. YRC Volunteers, NCB/NIB Officials participated.

First Aid Training was imparted to 128 Students in coordination with DRDA Cuddalore.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 12.07.2015 in association with L &T at ITPCL Power Project Campus, Karrikuppam. Thiru.R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch presided over the function in the presence of the Mrs.Sai Leela, Medical Officer, Blood Bank, Headquarters Hospital, Cuddalore, Thiru.Suresh Prabhu, Project Manager, Thiru.Vinayagam, Environment Safety Manager and Thiru.Sri Kumar, Camp Organizer. 120 Units of Blood were collected by the Team consisting of Dr.Panneer Selvam, Medical Officer, Nurses Tmt.Padmavathi, Tmt.Santhi, Tmt.Elizabeth and Thiru Suresh, Lab Technician. Red Cross Volunteers Tmt.Kamactchi, Tmt.Puvaneswari made necessary arrangements. Thiru Shanmugam, Disaster Management Committee Member proposed Vote of Thanks.

Mother Drop Back Vehicle Project was inaugurated on 25.11.2015 by Hon. Minister Thiru Sampath in the presence of District Collector and Thiru R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch.

Ms.Rosemaire North, Regional Communications & Advocacy Manager, South Asia Regional Delegation, Thiru Tapash Saha Roy, IRCS NHQ and IRCS TNB staff visited the Cuddalore District on 27.11.2015 towards assessing the impact of North East Monsoon in Cuddalore District. During their visit, they discussed with IRCS Cuddalore District Branch and flood affected communities.

Flood Relief Materials were distributed to the flood affected victims on 28.11.2015 at K.N. Pettai by Thiru R.M. Balasubrmanian, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch.

Flood Relief Items, such as, Rice, Sarees, Dhoties, Hygiene Kits, Utensils etc., were distributed to the flood affected victims at Market Colony and Pudupayam in association with IRCS Salem District Branch. Biscuit packets & Water were distributed to the inpatient at GH, Cuddalore by Thiru R.M.Balasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch in presence of Thiru Munnah, Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru Faruq and Thiru Kathiravan.

The Relief Team headed by Thiru R.M.Balasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch, DM Committee Members Thiru Pushbaraj, Thiru Shanmugam, Thiru Senthil Kumar, YRC Programme Officer, Thiru Ganapathi, Ex.Secretary, IRCS Chidambaram Sub Branch, Thiru Ramalingam, Chairman, IRCS Kattumannarkovil Sub Branch, Thiru Chakkravarthy, Secretary, IRCS Kattumannarkovil Sub Branch and Thiru Manikandaraj, Secretary, IRCS Viruddachalam Sub Branch distributed Flood Relief Materials in association with various Organizations in 132 Villages under various Taluks, viz., Cuddalore, Kurinjipadi, Chidambaram, Kumartchi, Kattumannarkovil in Cuddalore District. A function to distribute 10 Sewing Machines and 11 Iron Boxes was held in association with Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cosmopolitan in that the above said items were distributed to the flood affected victims. Thiru R.M.Balasubramaniam, Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru S.Piraiyon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Cuddalore. Rtn. Thirumoorty, Charted President, Rotary Club of Coimbatore, Cosmopolitan distributed Iron Boxes & Sweing Machines to the beneficiaries. IRCS Cuddalore District Branch Office Bearers participated. Thiru V.Vimal Raj, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 08.03.2016, World Womens Day was celebrated by this Branch.

DHARMAPURI DISTRICT.

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Dharmapuri District Branch 5/1490, V.P. Singh Street, Collectorate Post, Dharmapuri – 636 705

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : THIRU K. VIVEKANANTHAN, IAS Vice President : THIRU D.N.V. SELVARAJ Chairman : DR. L. RAVICHANDRAN Vice Chairman : THIRU S. RAJASEKARAN Treasurer : THIRU M. KANNAPIRAN Secretary : THIRU V.K. KANDASAMY

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : -

Activities:-

Blood Donation Camp Organized:-

No.of Units S.NO Date Place of the Camp Collected 1 13.04.2015 Govt. Dharmapuri Medical College 57 2 08.08.2015 Palacode Sugar Mills Polytechnic 118

3 20.08.2015 PMP Arts & Science College, Thokkampatti 66

4 12.09.2015 Rural Development Officer's Association 21 5 16.09.2015 SMA Polytechnic College, Dharmapuri 64

6 01.10.2015 Kongu Arts & Science College, Morappur 32 7 30.11.2015 Shree Krishna Polytechnic College 52 8 02.12.2015 Marudham Nellai Polytechnic College 42 9 03.12.2015 Jeyam Polytechnic College 98 10 11.12.2015 Varuvan Vadivelan College 26 11 24.12.2015 Golden Jubilee Year Function 20

12 08.01.2016 Kongu Arts & Science College, Morappur 52 13 31.01.2016 Eminent Software Pvt. Ltd., 51 Total 699

World Red Cross Day was celebrated on 08.05.2015 at DNV Nursing College, Dharmapuri. Thiru D.N.V. Selvaraj, Vice President, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch presided in the presence of Tmt. Geetha Kumari, Principal. Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch explained about History, Principles and Activities of Red Cross. Thiru M. Kannapiran, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch detailed about YRC. 60 Nursing Students participated.

On 23.06.2015, EC / MC meeting was conducted by the IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch. All FC/MC members attended.

Awareness Rally was organized on 26.06.2015 at Nalroad, Dharmapuri on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in coodination with ADSP, Salem. Dr.J.Loganathan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri flagged of the Rally in the presence of Thiru Thangavel, ADSP Narcotic Branch, Salem, Dr.Babu, M.D, Psychologist, Sri Gokulam Hospital, Salem, Tmt.R.Vijayalakshmi M.Pharm, Drug Inspector, Harur, Lion K.P.Sekar, Lions Club, Salem, Thiru Kannapiran, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch and Thiru R.Sri Prasath, MCA, Secretary, Sri Venkateswara Group of Colleges. Students from Sri Venkateswara Arts and Science and Polytechnic Colleges participated. Awareness meeting was organized on 26.06.2015 at Sri Venkateswara Arts and Science and College. Thiru V.K.Kandasamy, Secretary IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru P.Sri Prasath, MCA, Secretary, Sri Venkateswara Arts and Science and College presided over the function.

Tmt.R.Vijayalakshmi M.Pharm, Drug Inspector, Harur, Lion.K.P.Sekar, Lions Club, Salem, Thiru Kannapiran, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch detailed about illicit trafficking and drug abuse.

Dr.Babu, MD, Psychologist, Sri Gokulam Hospital, Salem explained about consequence of drugs to the human. Thiru Thangavel, ADSP Narcotic Branch, Salem, elaborated various Acts against Illicit Trafficking and Drugs Abuse who also propsed Vote of Thanks.

Awareness Programme on “WASH” was held on 02.07.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Hand Wash Techniques were demonstrated to the Students. IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch Office Bearers attended.

On 12.08.2015, Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated at PMP Arts & Science College, Thokkampatti. Dr. Ragunathan, Principal inaugurated the function. Thiru V.K. Kandasami, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru M. Kannapiran, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch and MC Members attended. Thiru Thirunavukarasu, YRC Programme Officer proposed Vote of Thanks.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 01.10.2015 at Kongu Arts & Science College. Thiru C. Muthu, Correspondent inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru P. Sudhanthiram, Principal, Thiru Mohanraj, YRC Programme Officer, Dr. Akilamani, Medical Officer, Govt. Medical College, Dharmapuri and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch. 32 units of blood were collected.

On 09.10.2015, JSSK Project was inaugurated by Thiru P.Palaniappan, Honourable Minister for Higher Education in the presence of Thiru K.Vivekananthan IAS, District Collector, Dr.Swaminathan, Dean, Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital, Dr. Elangovan, Superintendent, Dr.Surabi RMO and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch.

International Disaster Risk Reduction Day was observed on 13.10.2015 at Govt. Avvaiyar Girls Hr. Sec. School, Dharmapuri towards creating awareness on Disaster Management among students. Thiru Munian, Head Master and JRC Counsellors participated.

Tmt.Maheswari, CEO received Best Performance Award during 65th Geneva Conventions Programme held by IRCS TN Branch on 02.11.2015 at Periyar University, Salem. Dr.C.Swaminathan, Vice Chancellor, Periyar University, Dr.N.Manivannan, Registrar, Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB, DEOs, Thiru C.Rajasekaran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru V.K.Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, M.C. Members, Thiru Thangavelu and Thiru Arul Selvam participated.

20 Units of Blood were collected on 17.11.2015 from Dharmapuri District Co-operative Bank Staff during Co-operative week.

The Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch was convened on 24.11.2015. Dr. L. Ravichandran, Chairman, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru C. Rajasekaran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru M. Kannappan, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru Selvaraj, Vice President, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, AEEOs, M.C. Members and BDOs participated.

On 30.11.2015, Blood Donation Camp was organized by IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch at Shree Krishna Poly Technic College. Thiru R. Gopinathan, Thiru Vinod Kumar and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru Shanmugam, YRC Programme Officer. Dr. Akilamani, M.O. Dharmapuri Medical College Blood Bank team collected 52 units of Blood from the volunteers.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 02.12.2015 at Marudham Nellai Polytechnic College. The College Correspondent inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Principal. 42 Units of Blood were collected from the volunteers.

Human Rally was organized on 03.12.2015 on the eve of “World AIDS Day”. Thiru Sankar, District Revenue Officer flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru Vidya Kumar, Dr. Nirmalson, Dr. Nedumaran, Thiru Duraisamy and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch.

On 03.12.2015, Blood Donation Camp was held at Jeyam Polytechnic College. Thiru A.R. Sethuraman, Chief Executive Officer inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru Mani, Principal. Medical Team headed by Dr. Akilamani, M.O. Blood Bank, Govt. Dharmapuri Medical College collected 98 Units of Blood.

Blood Donation Camp was held on 11.12.2015 at Varuvan Vadivelan College of Education, Dharmapuri of Tmt. Lakshmiamman Educational Trust, Gunddapatty. Prof. G.Suresh, Principal I/c, inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru V.K.Kandasamy. Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch presided. A Medical Team from Blood Bank, Govt. Hospital Dharmapuri headed by Dr. Akila Mani, collected 26 Units of blood from the volunteers. Blood Donation Camp was organized in association with HDFC on 22.12.2015 at Govt. Arts & Science College. Tmt. Soundravalli, Principal inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Dr. Swaminathan, Dean, Govt. Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital, Dr. Surabi, RMO, Thiru Murugadoss and Thiru Sekar. 125 Units of Blood were collected from YRC & NSS volunteers.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 24.12.2015 on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Year (Formation of Dharmapuri District) and Death Anniversary of Late D.N. Vadivelan, Ex MLA. Dr. Swaminathan, Dean, Govt. Dharmapuri Medical College inaugurated the Camp in presence of Dr. Surabi, RMO, Dr. M. Chandrasekaran, MO. Thiru D.N.V. Selvaraj, Vice President, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch participated. 20 Units of Blood were collected.

Delivered Lecture on Red Cross, First Aid, Disaster Management, Clean India Campaign etc., to the YRC & NSS Volunteers during NSS Camp held on 08.01.2016 at Morappur. Dr. L. Ravichandran, Chairman, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru C. Ragavendiran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru M. Kannapiran, Treasurer, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch, Thiru M. Thangavelu, MC Member and Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch. Blood Donation Camp was conducted and 52 units of blood were collected. Thiru Srinivasan, YRC Programme Officer and Thiru Raja, NSS Coordinator participated. On 31.01.2016, Blood Donation Camp was conducted at B. Agraharam in coordination with Eminent Software Pvt. Ltd. 51 units of blood were collected by Dr. M. Chandra Sekar, MO, Govt. Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital.

Awareness Programme was organized on 05.02.2016 for the YRC & NSS Volunteers at PMP College, Thokkampatty. History, Principles of Red Cross, Dengue Awareness, and Precautionary Measures for floods were detailed by the Resource Persons.

One Day District Level Study Camp was held on 06.02.2016 at ERIC Arts & Science College, Erumaiyampatti. Er. Selvaraj, Correspondent of the College presided in the presence of Thiru V.K. Kandasamy, Secretary, IRCS Dharmapuri District Branch. Prof. A. Kadhar Basha, Hon. Advisor, YRC, IRCS TNB delivered lecture on Principles and activities of Red Cross. Thiru D. Sakthivel, Principal of the College welcomed all. Thiru M.S. Thirunavukarasu, YRC Programme Officer proposed Vote of Thanks.

DINDIGUL DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Dindigul District Branch, Govt. Headquarter Hospital, Dindigul. OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU T.N. HARIHARAN, IAS Vice President : MRS. M.K.C.SUBHASHINI Chairman : ER. P.SUBRAMANI Vice Chairman : DR.C.SUBRAMANI Treasurer : THIRU M.RAJAYYA Secretary : ER. N. SHEIK DAWOOD

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : 4 II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 25 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

SDRT Refresher Training Programme was held between 10.09.15 and 12.09.2015 at M.V.M. B.Ed, College, Dindigul. Naatamai Thiru Kajamaideen, Patron IRCS Dindigul inaugurated the photo of Jean Hendry Dunant. Tmt. Subashini, Chief Educational Officer, Dindigul inaugurated the Training Programme in the presence of Tmt.Mangaiyarkarasi, Deputy Director of Health, Thiru Subramani, Chairman IRCS Dindigul District Branch, Thiru Sheikh Dawood, Secretary IRCS Dindigul Branch, Thiru Rasaiya, Treasurer, IRCS Dindigul District Branch, Thiru A.Rajaguru, SDRT Member, Thiru Syed Abudahir, SDRT Member and other EC Members.

Thiru S.Vairavarajan, SDRT Trainer, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch facilitated the session on basics of Disaster Management, Types of Disaster, DOs and DONTs of various disasters. Followed by, Dr.G.V.Kumar, YRC District Organizer, IRCS Krishngiri District Branch detailed about Psycho-Social Support and Family Reunification Services to the Disaster Victim.

Thiru M.Mariyappan, Asst.Admin Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board, Trichy demonstrated about various Water Test Methods, Emergency Water Supply and uses of Field Test Kit for assessing water quality at the time of disaster. On the second day of the training, Dr.G.V.Kumar, YRC District Organizer, facilitated the sessions with regard to Dead Body Management and Public Health Emergency during disaster. After Lunch Break, 14th Battalion of NCC unit demonstrated Emergency Shelter and various type of shelters used for the Disaster Management.

Followed by the demonstration, Mr.M.Karnan, Programme Officer, IPCD facilitated the session on Disaster Management Cycle, Disaster Management Tools and Key Terminologies in Disaster Management. Mr.G.Rajesh, Disaster Management Supervisor, IRCS TNB briefed about Sphere Standards. On the final day of the Training Programme, Mock Drill on Road Accident, First Aid, Transportation of Casualities, Various Fire Fighting and Water Rescue Methods were organized in coordination with District Administration, Revenue Department, Diaster Mitigation Cell, Department of Health, 108 Ambulance Service, District Fire and Rescue Services and 14th Battalion of NCC. It created great impact among general public and provided huge visibility for Red Cross activities. The Training Programme ended with Valedictory function.

An Awareness Programme on Hand Washing was organized on 04.12.2015 at Annamalaiyar Mills Girls Hr. Sec. School, Dindigul. Tmt. C. Mala Manimegalai, DEO hoisted JRC flag. Er.Sheikh Dawood, Secretary, IRCS Dindigul District Branch inaugurated Jean Henry Dunant’s Photo. Thiru M.A.Syed Abudahir, JRC Convener, welcomed the gathering and demonstrated about proper hand washing techniques.

Thiru A.Rajaguru, SDRT Member facilitated about Disaster Management and Thiru S.Vairavaraj, SDRT Member imparted First Aid to the students. As part of the Programme, Tmt P.V.Amudha, Head Mistress, Annamalaiyar Mills Girls Hr. Sec. School and Tmt. Nalini, JRC Counsellor received the CD on Dengue Fever from Tmt. C.Mala Manimegalai, DEO, Dindigul. Thiru Govindaraj, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

ERODE DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS Indian Red Cross Society Erode District Branch No.195, Cutchery Street, Gobichettipalayam, Erode – 638 452

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Dr. S. PRABAKARAN, IAS Vice President : Dr. S. MANI Chairman : Dr. T.G. RAMAMOORTHY Vice Chairman : Dr. A. JEEVANDHAM Treasurer : THIRU R.A. THANGAVEL Secretary : THIRU THOMAS. V. JHON

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

World Health Day was observed on 07.04.2016 at PHC, Polavakkaliplayam. Dr. Mohan Stephen presided over the function.

Red Cross Day was celebrated on 8th May 2015 at Rural Service Centre by honouring Red Cross Members. Special address was delivered by Mr. Thomas V John, Honorary District Secretary, IRCS Erode District Branch..

An Awareness Programme on Blood Donation was conducted on 15.06.2015.

International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking was conducted on 29.06.2015. Volunteers from JKK Para Medical College participated and Posters on Drug Abuse were distributed to the general public by the Volunteers.

On 22.08.2015, Geneva Conventions Day was observed at Perundurai. JRC, YRC IRCS Erode & Perundurai Branch Office Bearers participated.

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 31.10.2015 at Y’s Men’s Club, Kalingiyam. Thiru G.A.Ramachandran, District Convener, Elect of Y’s Men International presided over the function. Dr.K.M.Velu delivered special lecture.

World AIDS Day was observed on 04.12.2015 by displaying Flex Banners about HIV/AIDS towards creating awareness among general public.

Thiru. H.Krishnan Unni, IAS, Sub Collector and Thiru. Ayyanan, Chief Educational Officer highly rendered their supports for Relief Material Collection. A team headed by Thiru Thomas V John, Secretary, IRCS Erode District Branch, Thiru P.N.Nallasamy, Secretary, IRCS Gobi Sub Branch and Mr. M.Ravi, JRC Convener visited Cuddalore District and distributed Relief Materials worth Rs. 1.25 cores to the flood affected victims.

On 8th February 2016, a function to honour the donors of Flood Relief Materials and volunteers who rendered their services during floods was held at Red cross Rural Centre. Sub Collector Thiru. H.Krishnan Unni IAS, presided and distributed Appreciation Certificates to such donors and volunteers.

Orientation on Red Cross was conducted for the Nursing and MSW students from various Colleges during this year.

500 Saplings were distributed to various Schools during this year.

Poster on “Road Safety” were distributed to Nandha Colloege and Bishop College students. Road Safety Awareness Programme for FHS Drivers was conducted on 31st March, 2016.

KARUR DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS Indian Red Cross Society Karur District Branch No.196, Kamarajapuram West, Karur – 639 002 Ph: 04324-236177

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Tmt. S. JAYANDHI, IAS Vice President : THIRU M.A. JOSEPH Chairman : THIRU A.S. JANARTHANAN Vice Chairman : THIRU R. RAJENDHRAN Treasurer : THIRU A.S. BATHULA BEGAM Secretary : THIRU J. WILLIAMS

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED V. Patron : - VI. Vice Patron : - VII. Life Member : - VIII. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

On 02.06.2015, IRCS Karur District Branch collected the Eye Ball from late Mrs.Muthulakshmi after the death of Mrs.Muthulakshmi and handed over to International Aravind Eye Bank, Madurai.

400 Saplings were planted in the premieses of Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Athur by the IRCS Karur District Branch on 04.06.2015. Mr.A.S.Janarthanan, Chairman, IRCS Karur District Branch appreciated the efforts taken by IRCS Karur District Branch Office Bearers. Mr. M.A.Joseph, Vice President, Mr.J.Williams and Mrs.Nirmala, Miss.Sangeetha and Mrs.Cristina, Life Members, IRCS Karur District Branch participated.

Medical Camp was organized on 06.06.2015 for the Differently Abled and Mentally Retarded persons at Govt. Arts College Auditoriam, Karur. The Distict Collector inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Chairman and Vice President of IRCS Karur District Branch Free Screening, Medical advice and medicines were distributed during the camp. One bi-cycle was also distributed to one of the Differently Abled persons. 800 Differently Abled persons benefitted.

Human Chain was organized in association with VPC-CBCID, Tamil Nadu Police on 26.06.2015 on the occasion of “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” between Collectorate and Government Arts College, Karur. The District Collector along with Superintendent of Police, Thiru.Lakshmanasing, YRC Programme Officer, Thiru Durai Pandi, NSS Unit, Thiru Edwin Joseph, Sub Branch Secretary, Thiru Selvakukamar, Thiru Williams, YRC Volunteers and NSS Students particpated.

Disaster Management Training was conducted on 27.08.2015 at Kulitalai Taluk Office. 100 Village Administrative Officers attended the Training Programme. Thiru S. Vairavarajan facilitated the Training Programme. Thiru M.A. Joseph, Vice President, IRCS Karur District Branch, Thiru J.Williams, Secretary, IRCS Karur District Branch and Life Members Thiru Sundarsingh and Tmt. Parimala attended.

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 12.10.2015 at Morning Star Primary School. Thiru R.Jothi Basu, President, Education Committee presided in the presence of Thiru Lion.J.William, Jt. Secretary, Karur Blood Bank. An awareness session on Importance of Hand Washing was handled by Thiru Lion.J.William and Thiru Lion.Murugesan.

IRCS Karur District Branch conducted Blood Donation Camp in coordination with Regional Transport Office(RTO), Karur during February 2016.

KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Kancheepuram District Branch 124, Murugesanar Street Street, Chengalpattu - 603 302.

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : Tmt. GAJALAKSHMI, IAS Vice President : THIRU. R. PANNEER SELVAM Chairman : DR. S. JEEVANANDAM Vice Chairman : THIRU A. SELVAKUMAR Treasurer : THIRU M. KRISHNAN Secretary : PROF. R. MANICKAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 14 IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

On 06.04.2015, YRC Program Officers and YRC Students meeting was organized at Govt. Law Collage, Chengalpattu. Thiru Panneerselvam, R.D.O., Chengalpattu explained about the scheme of Linking Adhar card with Voter ID to the YRC Students and enrolled the volunteers list for the above scheme during the meeting.

On 29.04.2015, 1000 saplings were distributed to the general public / passengers on the eve of World Geographical Safety Day at Toll plaza, GST Road, Paranur, Chengalpattu. IRCS District Chairman, Secretary, Life Members and GMR staffs participated.

Free Tailoring Training Unit for the women was inaugurated by Prof. Pulavar R.Manickkam, Secretary, IRCS Kanchipuram District.

First Aid Training Programme was organized on 02.05.2015 and 03.05.2015 for Auto Drivers & general public at IRCS District Branch office complex.

Various competitions, such as, Games, Drawing, Singing were organized for the Crèche children on 07.05.2015 towards celebrating World Red Cross Day. Prizes were distributed to the winners by IRCS Kanchipuram District Chairman and Secretary.

Free summer coaching class was inaugurated for VI to IX classes’ students by Thiru Panneerselvam, R.D.O., Chengalpattu in the presence of IRCS District Chairman and Secretary.

Annual General Body Meeting was held on 10.05.2015 at IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch office complex. Thiru Mr.Chandra Paul, Vice President, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function in the presence of Prof. Dr.S.Jeevanandam, M.Sc,, M.B.B.S., D.L.O., M.S., P.hd., Chairman, IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch. Prof. Pulavar R.Mancikam, Secretary, IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch welcomed the gathering. The Annual report for 2014 – 2015 was discussed and plan of action for 2015 – 2016 was prepared during the Meeting. The Treasurer of IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch narrated the Income and expenditure statement of 2014 – 2015 and the Budget for 2015 – 2016.

JRC District Conveners / Joint Conveners / Counsellors meeting was organized on 11.05.2015 by Prof. Pulavar R.Manickkam, Secretary IRCS Kanchipuram District who discussed about JRC Grading System Awards for JRC counsellors and JRC convenors.

FHS Drivers meeting was held on 18.05.2015 where in Drivers services, Duty consciousness, etc., were discussed. Film show on Road safety was showed to them by GMRI during the meeting.

Mandhiramaa? Thandhiramaa? Magical show was conducted on 21.05.2015 by Thiru Krishnan, Red Cross Life Member to the IRCS Life Members.

Seminar on Continuing Medical Education (CME) was organized on 22.05.2015 at Govt. Nurse Training School, Headquarters Hospital, Kancheepuram Dr.Muralikrishnan, J.D., inaugurated the seminar Prof. Dr.S. Jeevanandam, M.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.L.O., M.S., P.hd., Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam, Secretary IRCS Kanchipuram District Branch and Thiru Krishnan participated.

Exhibition Stall on Road Safety was established in association with GMRI on 25.05.2015 at Toll Plaza, Paranoor, towards creating awareness about Road Safety among general public Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kanchipuram inaugurated the exhibition.

First Aid Training was imparted to the Supervisors from various Companies in Mahindra City by Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch.

Disaster Management Training was organized on 12.06.25015 for Medical Officers in Kancheepuram District at DRDA Meeting Hall, Collectorate, Kancheepuram. The District Collector & Disrict President, IRCS Dr.V.K.Shanmugam I.A.S., inaugurated IRCS District Chairman Prof. Dr.S. Jeevanandam, M.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.L.O., M.S., P.hd., District Secretary Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam and Chengalpattu Medical College DM Team faciliated the Training Program. Dr.Muralikrishnan, J.D., H.Q.Hospital, Kancheepuram made arrangements for the training.

Disaster Management Training for Supervisors from various Companies in Mahendira City was conducted on 13.06.2015 by IRCS District Secretary Prof. Pulavar R. Manickam. Mahendira City Administrative Manager Mr. Selvakumar co- ordinated and hosted this Programme.

Personality Development Training was organized on 20.06.2015 for Supervisors from various companies in Mahendira City by IRCS District Secretary, Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam, Mahendira City Administrative Manager Thiru Selvakumar co- ordinated and hosted this Programme.

World YOGA DAY – Yoga exercises were conducted on 21.06.2015 by SRKM Resource Persons at IRCS District Office Complex for IRCS Life Members, Tailoring ladies and Public.

International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking – Rally was oraganised on 26.06.2015 at Kancheepuram District Collector and IRCS Disttrict President IRCS Dr.V.K.Shanmugam IAS, inaugurated the Rally. Prof. Dr.S. Jeevanandam, M.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.L.O., M.S., P.hd IRCS District Chairman, District Secretary Thiru Pulavar R.Manickam, Deputy Superintendent of Police, NCB and NIB, CID Dept of Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur participated and co – ordinated the Rally.

First Aid Training was organized on 29.06.2015 for Kottakuppam GHS School Students in association with Rural Development Department. IRCS District Secretary Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam facilitated about CPR and gave practical demonstration.

Refresher Training was conducted on 30.06.2015 for JRC Counsellors in Chengalpattu. 250 Teachers participated. IRCS District Secretary Prof. Pulavar R.Manickam, introduced the new JRC Juniors Graded System& Award System for Counsellors and Conveners.

Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS Kancheepuram District was held on 06.07.2015 at IRCS Kancheepuram Office Complex. Thiru Mr.Chandra Paul, Vice President, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the meeting in the presence of Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch welcomed the all. M.C. Members participated. First Aid Training was conducted on 08.07.2015 & 09.07.2015 for VAOs and Village Assistants at Chengalpattu Taluk Office Campus.

On 11 & 12 July 2015, First Aid Training was imparted to JRC Juniors at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Chengalpattu by Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Thiru M.Krishnan, Treasurer, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch.

On 15.07.2015, Free Medical Camp was organized at Kodak Mahendra Company Chromepet. Team of Doctors from Sri Balaji Medical College Hospital conducted the Camp. 120 Staff Members of Kodak Mahendra and general public benefitted. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch particiapted.

Annual Day function was held on 22.07.2015 at Karpaga Vinayaga Nursing College, Kolapakkam. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the funciton and distributed the Prizes to the winners of the various Competitions.

Wash Committee Meeting was organized on 22.07.2015 at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Chengalpattu. First Medical Responders, JRC volunteers and students cleaned the School campus to mark the Prime Minister Clean India Campaign “Swatch Bharath” during the event. Prof. Pulavar R.Manickkam, Secretary IRCS Kanchipuram and other IRCS Kanchipuram Red Cross volunteers participated.

Mahatma Gandhiji’s Birthday was celebrated on 02.10.2015 by organizing various competitions, like, Fancy Dress, Musical Chair, Singing Songs for the Creche Children at Reddipalaym Creche. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the competitions by Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch in the presence of Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram.

First Aid Training was imparted to 140 Students from Madaras University College, Nemili on 05.10.2015 & 06.10.2015 by Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Thiru K.G.Manavalan. College Principal inaugurated the training in the presence of YRC Programme Officer.

On 08.10.2015, Exhibition was conducted by IRCS Kancheepuram II Batch Tailoring Unit at MSR Mahal, Chengalpattu. Revenue Divisional Officer inaugurated the Exhibition in the presence of Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Thiru Ram Jeevan Mundhra. First Aid Training was conducted on 11.10.2015 and 12.10.2015 for VAOs and Village Assistants at SSA Meeting Hall, Thiruporur. Similarly, First Aid Training was imparted to the VAOs on 18.10.2015 and 19.10.2015. Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function. Thiru Arumugam, Tahsildar inaugurated the Training.

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 15.10.2015 at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Periya Kancheepuram. Dr.V.K.Shanmugam, IAS, District Collector presided over the function in the presence of Dr.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram, Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Banch, Dr.Saravanan, IMA District Chairman.

Two Days JRC Juniors Study Camp was organized on 24.10.2015 & 25.10.2015 at Karpaga Vinayagar Engineering College Campus, Kolapakkam. Tmt. S.Santhi, CEO inaugurated the Camp. Thiru K.Vedhachalam, DEO inaugurated Jean Henry Dunant’s Photo. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch welcomed the gathering. 500 JRC Juniors participated.

Door to Door awareness campaign on Dengue & Malariya Fever was organized in Achirapakkam in coordination with Health Department. Awareness Programme on HIV/AIDS was conducted at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Sidandimandapam.

Awareness Programme on Drug Abuse was organized on 28.10.2015 at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School. Thiru J.George, ASP inaugurated the Programme in the presence of Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, Thiru S.Sivamoorthy, JRC Convener and Thiru M.Krishanan, Treasurer, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch.

On 31.10.2015, Blood Donation Camp was held at Hindustan Arts & Science College, Padur. Prof.R.Manickam Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, YRC Programme Officer and Red Cross Members participated. 66 units of blood were collected. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District conducted the First Aid Training to the Schools in Coastal area, JRC Counsellors, Youth Red Cross Volunteers from Hindustan Arts & Science College, Sri Venkateswara Engineering College and University of Madras Arts & Science College, Nemili.

Free Medical Camp was organized on 27.11.2015 at Govt. Hospital, Chromepet. Dr.Murali Krishnan, JD, inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch. 450 patients were benefitted.

Food Packets & Refreshment were distributed to the flood affected communities in Sripermpudur.

Flood Relief Works were carried out between 01.12.2015 and 05.12.2015 at Guduvanchery, Kelambakkam and Thirukalukundram by the IRCS Kancheepuram District Volunteers.

Written Test for District & State JRC Awards was conducted on 03.12.2015 for JRC Juniors at St. Columbes Hr. Sec. School, Chengapattu. Thiru Vedhachalam DEO inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District. Thiru S.Janardhanan, JRC Convener and Thiru M.Krishnan, Treasurer, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch conducted the Written Test. Awareness about HIV/ADIS was delivered by the Resouce Persons.

Clean India Mission “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan” Campaign was inaugurated on 12.12.2015 and Saplings were planted.

Relief Items were distributed between 06.12.2015 & 31.12.2015 to the flood affected communities in Narapakkam, Ramapuram, Salur, Nerumbur, Sooradimangalam, Thozhupedu, Pazhaveli, Anjur, Malaiyur, Echankaranai, nallathur, Kadambadi, Venkatapuram, Kongananchery, by the IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch in coordination with Revenue Officials and BDOs.

First Aid Training was imparted to SIRD Staff and District Programme Officer on 05.01.2016 & 06.01.2016 at SIRD, Maraimalainagar. Tmt. Malathi, Director, SIRD presided and inaugurated the Training in the presence of Dr.S.Jeevanandam, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch. Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Thiru M.Krishnan, FA Lecturer, IRCS Kancheepuram imparted the Training. 50 Trainees participated.

Free Health Camp was conducted on 12.01.2016 at Mamandur. Dr.S.Jeevanandham, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Prof.R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch. To mark the Road Safety Week, a Human Rally was organized on 13.01.2016 at Chengalpattu. RDO inaugurated the Rally in the presence of Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram and GMR Project Officials.

Dr.Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Dr.S.Jeevanandham, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch had discussion with SIRD Director about collaboration between SIRD & IRCS Kancheepuram in imparting First Aid Training under CBDRM Project.

Parents Teachers Meeting was held on 25.01.2016 at Nethaji Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Karuneelam. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function.

Republic Day was celebrated on 26.01.2016 at Creches, Reddipalayam. Dr.S.Jeevanandham, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram and Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch distributed Prizes and Sweets to the Creche Children.

Annual Day Function was held on 27.02.2016 at PU Middle School, Pazhaiyunur. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function.

Yoga Class was inaugurated on 03.03.2016 at World Women Welfare Organization by Dr. Braham Kutti in the presence Dr.S.Jeevanandham, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch.

JRC Annual Day was celebrated on 04.03.2016 and 14.03.2016 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School and Vidya Matric. School respectively. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function.

100 Set of Relief Materials, like, Bucket, Saree, Tarpaulin Sheet, Kitchen Set, Dhoti, etc., were distributed to the flood affected victims on 07.03.2016 at Perumper Kandigai, Kancheepuram. Prof R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch, presided in the presence of Thiru M.Krishnan, Treasurer, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Thiru J.Syed Ali, IRCS TNB.

First Aid Orientation Training was conducted on 28.03.2016 for Police Department staff at District Collectorate, Ariyalur. Thiru R. Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Ariyalur District Branch presided over the function. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch imparted the Training.

On 30.03.2016, Invitation for Women Gathering Function was handed over to Thiru Rajesh Lakani, Chief Election Commissioner by Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch and Dr.P.A. Sathianarayanan, Secretary, IRCS Chennai District Branch.

Workshop on Disaster Management was held on 16.03.2016 & 17.03.2016 at SIRD Campus. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function.

On 21.03.2016, IRCS Kancheepuram Activities Plan for FY 2016-17 was shared with District Collector.

Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS Kancheepuram District was held on 27.03.2016 at MSR Mahal, Chengalpattu. Dr.S. Jeevanandham, Chairman, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch presided over the function. Prof. R.Manickam, Secretary, IRCS Kancheepuram District Branch welcomed the gathering.

KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Kanniyakumari District Branch 1154, K.P.Road, Nagercoil – 629 003

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : THIRU SAJJAN SINGH R.CHAVAN, IAS Vice President : DR.E. JAMES R. DANIEL Chairman : DR. H. MARY JESSY ROCH Vice Chairman : THIRU N.S. KUMARADAS Treasurer : DR. B. CHRISTUDAS WILLIAMS Secretary : DR.T.K. NAGENDRAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : 2 II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 95 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member :

Activities:-

CFMR Training was conducted on 28.04.2015 & 29.04.2015 at S.L.B. Hr. Sec. School, Nagercoil. Dr.K.C.Mohan and Mr.N.Krishnamurthy facilitated the Training. 30 FMRs attended.

Annual General Meeting of IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch was conducted on 05.05.2015 at Nanjil Arangam, Collectorate, Nagercoil. Thiru.Sajjansingh R.Chavan, IAS, District Collector and President of IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch presided and delivered the presidential address.

Adv.M.Ahmed Khan, Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch welcomed the gathering and Dr.K.C.Mohan, Secretary IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch explained the activities for 2013-14 by IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch. Thiru. K.R.Sivanathan, Hon.Treasurer, narrated the Annual Accounts for 2013-14 and Budget Estiamation for FY 2015-16 which was unanimously approved. Dr.Sumithra Rahuvaran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

On 7th May 2015 between 3 to 4p.m. a special Live Programme was broadcast by All India Radio, Nagercoil on the occasion of World Red Cross Day. In this program, Indian Red Cross Kanyakumari District Branch delegates explained about Red Cross Movement, JRC, YRC and activities of Indian Red Cross Society Kanyakumari District Branch, Administrative Structure, Youth Red Cross, Junior Red Cross activities, etc.

Thiru Keezha Paavur Shanmugaiyah the Program Executive of All India Radio Nagercoil Station anchored the Programme The following topics were facilitated by IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch officials :-

Name Topic

Adv. M. Ahmed Khan Red Cross Movement Chairman, IRCS KKDB Thiru K. R. Sivananthan Red Cross Movement Hon Treasurer, IRCS KKDB Dr. K.C. Mohan, About IPCD, Free Hearse Service, Blood Secretary, IRCS KKDB Donation, Eye Donation, First Aid trainings etc Prof .Dr. Venu Kumar Activities of YRC, Blood Donation by YRC YRC District Organiser Students Thiru Aaru Subbiah About Disaster and Red Cross activities SDRT Member during Disaster Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas Blood Donation and Eye Donation Eye and Blood Donation Service by Indian Red Cross, Committee Kanyakumari District Branch Thiru E .Blithe Sudhar Administrative Structure of Red Cross District Coordinator, IPCD

Thiru Jeba Singh About Free Hearse Mortuary Van Service Programme Assistant Free Hearse Mortuary Van Service Thiru P. Selva Raj Activities of Junior Red Cross in JRC Jt Convenor, Nagercoil Kanyakumari District Ednl Dist

The Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Awareness Rally programme was organized on 26th June 2015 between District Collector’s Office, Nagercoil and SL B Govt. Hr. Sec. School Campus, Nagercoil. Thiru Sajjansingh R Chavan I.A.S., District Collector and President of Indian Red Cross Society, Kanyakumari District Branch flagged off the Rally. Adv. M. Ahmed Khan, Chairman IRCS KKDB, Dr. K.C. Mohan Secretary IRCS KKDB, Dr. Mary Jessy Roach, Vice President IRCS KKDB, Thiru Jeya Kumar, Chief Educational Officer, Executive Committee Members, District Police Officials, Red Cross Life Members, Youth Red Cross Volunteers and Junior Red Cross Volunteers participated. Pamphlets about Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking were distributed towards creating awareness among public.

A Special Meeting was arranged in the end of Rally in SLB Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Nagercoil. Red Cross Executive Committee Members, 550 YRC and JRC Students from Thuckalay Educational District and Nagercoil Educational Districts participated. Tmt.Reeda Milred Goldy, JRC Convener Nagercoil Educational District, Thiru S.J. Banergy, JRC Convener Thuckalay Educational District and Dr. Prof. Venukumar, YRC District Organizer participated.

The Hand Washing Awareness programme was conducted on 22.07.2015, at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Aaloor, Kanyakumari. Adv. M. Ahmed Khan, Chairman IRCS KKDB, inaugurated the Programme in the presence of Dr. Mary Jessy Roach, Vice President IRCS KKDB, PTA President and Head Master. Thiru. Aaru. Subbiah Dhevar E.C. Member IRCS KKDB and Thiru E. Blithe Sudhar, District Coordinator – IPCD facilitated the sessions about Hand Wash.Video clippings about Hand Wash and Demonstration on Hand wash were screened by the facilitators.

Dr.A.B.J. Abdul Kalam’s Obituary Meeting was held on 30.07.2015 under the leadership of Thiru Sajjan Singh R. Chavan IAS, District Collector. Office Bearers of IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch participated.

Orienation on Fire Safety was conducted on 10.09.2015 at Concordia High School, Nagercoil. Various Fire Finghing techniques were demnostrtated the DFO.

Thiru Sudhakar Babupechi, ICRC Delegates, Thiru N.Krishnamurthy, TO, IRCS TNB visited Srilankan Refugee Camp on 17.09.2015 and carried out FNS activities in the Camp.

The Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 1st October 2015 at Scott Christian College Campus, Nagercoil. Thiru. Sajjansingh R. Chavan I.A.S., District Collector and President of IRCS KKDB presided in the presence of Dr. H. Mary Jessy Roch Chairperson, IRCS KKDB, Thiru. N.S. Kumaradhas Vice Chairman IRCS KKDB, Dr. Christudhas Williams Hon. Treasurer IRCS KKDB, Dr. TK. Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS KKDB and E.C. Members. 24 Units of Blood were collected by the medical team heded by Dr. Sastha of Govt. Hospital Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.

“Swacth Bharath” Clean India Mission Campaign was organized on 10.10.2015 at IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch premises. Dr. Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanakumari District Branch, Dr.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, Dr.Chrishthudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch. YRC Volunteers from Scott Christian College and JRC Volunteers from KDVP Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School cleaned the campus.

One Day Refresher Training on CFMR was organized on 14.10.2015 at SLB Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Dr.Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, Thiru N.S.Kumaradha, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch and Dr.Chrishthudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch facilitated the sessions. Dr. K.C. Mohan, State Representative IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch participated.

On 17.10.2015, Prizes were distributed to the Srilankan Refugee Camp’s Students at Perumalpuram who secured high ranks in SSLC and +2. Thiru N.S. Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch and Dr. Chrishthudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch and IRCS Life Members participated. As part of Programme, Saplings were planted in the Refugee Camp Premises.

Awareness Programme on Fire Fighting was held on 18.10.2015 at Concordia High School towards creating awareness among students about Fire Fighting. Dr. K.C. Mohan, State Representative, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, Fire Services Officials conducted the various techniques of Fire Fighting and Transportation of Casualties.

An Awareness Programme on Eye Donation was held on 21.10.2015 at Auto Stand, Thuckalay. Dr. Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.S. Kumaradha, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch distributed the Eye Donation Consent ID Cards to the general public.

Junior Red Cross Study Camp was organized on 03.11.2015 by the JRC Conveners from Three Educational Districts. Dr. H. Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch presided and inaugurated the Camp. A Load Bicycle was distributed to Thiru Madasamy for vending Fishes and Prizes were distributed to the Juniors who won in the competitions.

On 05.11.2015, Dr. H. Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch presided & inaugurated the JRC Camp in the presence of Thiru N.S. Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, Dr. Chrishthudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch and Dr. K.C. Mohan, State Representative, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch.

National Cancer Day was observed on 09.11.2015 in assocaiton with Neyyur International Hospital and distributed aids to 80 cancer patients. Dr. Rajesh Sathy, Dean, Neyyur International Hospital presided in the presence of Dr.H.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr. James R. Daniel, Vice President, IRCS Kanykumari District Branch, Thiru N.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr. Christhudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, E.C. Members, Thiru John Kennady, Thiru Viyakkumaran Nair, Dr.K.C. Mohan, Thiru Melkias, Thiru Ebinesar, Iasaik Sam Jaikar, Tmt. Geetha, Jt.Convner and Dr. Dolpin Raja, Chairman, YRC Committee. Dr.Sudhar, presented session on Cancer towards creating awareness among public.

Relief Materials were distributed to the flood affected victims at Padmanabhapuram, Devicode, Chettiyarvilai and Keralapuram by the IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch Office Bearers during November 2015.

Condolence Meeting was organized on 19.11.2015 to pay homage to late Padma Bhushan Dr.S.P.Agarwal, Ex. Secretary General, IRCS NHQ. Dr.James R.Daniel, Vice President, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr.B.Christhudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr.K.C.Mohan, M.C. Member, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Thiru Natarajan, Ex – Secretary, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, E.C. Members Thiru Jhon Kennady, Ebinesar, Isakkiappan, Sivakumar, Sureshkumar, Jebasingh and Dr.Dolpin Raja, Chairman, YRC Committee.

On 10th December 2015, 8 bundles of Relief Materials, like, Sarees, Dhothies, lungies, Towels, Nighties, Innerwears, Food Materials, Water Bottles, Hygiene Kits and provisions were dispatched to IRCS TNB Office for distribution to the Flood affected victims in Chennai.

45 sets of Relief Materials were distributed on 12.12.2015 to flood affected victims in Thekkankarai and Palamadai villages by Thiru N.S. Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch. IRCS Life Members and JRC Joint Convenors participated.

On 19th December 2015, Relief Team consisting of Dr. Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, Thiru. N.S. Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch, E.C. Members Thiru Vijayakumaran Nair, Thiru John Kennedy, YRC Co – Ordinator Dr. Ida and 5 Volunteers distributed the Relief Materials to 400 families in Kuruvadai and C. Azur Villages in Kattumannar Taluk, Cuddalore District.

An Awareness Programme on Eye Donation was held on 26.12.2015 at Vattom, Thuckalay. Dr. Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.S. Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch and Dr. K.C. Mohan, M.C. Memeber, IRCS Kanniyakumari District Branch.

Rs.50,000/- was donated to IRCS TNB for Flood Relief Activities.

Load Cycle was distributed to the downtrodden Fisher Man for Fish Vending purpose by Tmt.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch in the presence of JRC Conveners, JRC Counsellors and Red Corss Members.

Samathuva Pongal was celebrated on 13.01.2016 at Panamkottan Vilai. Tmt.Chentamarai Selvi, Panchayat President, presided in the presence of Dr.H.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, Dr.Christhudhas Williams, Teasurer, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch, E.C. Members, Dr.Dolphin Raj and Thiru Ebanazer. YRC volunteers from Scott Christian College and village people participated. Sweet pongal wlong with . Rice, Dhoties, Towels and Sugarcanes were distributed to few beneficiaries.

Human Rally was organized to mark the 27th Road Safety Week. Thiru Sajjan Singh R.Chavan IAS, District Collector flagged off the Rally. The Rally was organized between Collectorate and Women’s Christian College. Thiru Arul Wisely Roay, Inspector (Traffic) presided over the function and delivered lecture about Road Safety. 500 YRC Volunteers participated. Taffic Police Officials and IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch Office Bearers participated.

A Marathon was organized on 15.01.2016 at Soorapallam towards creating awareness about Eye Donation, Blood Donation and HIV / AIDS among general public. Dr.H. Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch presided and flagged off the Rally. Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch delivered Key Note address. Prizes & Certificates were distributed to the participants. 1,000 volunteers participated.

67th Republic Day was celebrated on 26.01.2016 at IRCS DB Office Campus. Dr.B.Christhudhas Williams, Treasurer, IRCS Kanyakumari welcomed the gathering. Dr.H.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch hoisted the National Flag and delivered the Republic Day address. Thiru N.S.Kumaradhas, Vice Chairman, IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

As part of exposure visit, 50 YRC Volunteers from Thasiah College of Nursing, visited IRCS Kaniyakumari District Branch to get orientation about Red Cross on 02.02.2016. Dr.Mary Jessy Roch, Chairperson, IRCS Kaniyakumari District Branch explained about History, Principles and Activities of Red Cross. Dr.K.C.Mohan, presented Sessions on Disaster Management and First Aid to the volunteers.

Youth Red Cross Day was celebrated on 15.02.2016 at Alumini Seminar Hall, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. Dr. Dolphin Raja, YRC Committee Chairman, welcomed the gathering. Dr. M. Edwin Gnandahas, Principal, Scott Christian College, delivered Key Note address. Dr .K. C. Mohan and IRCS Secretary KK DB participated. Miss. Ancila Ramani Bai was honoured during the occasion for the District Level Best YRC Volunteer. Dr.B.Christhudhas William proposed Vote of Thanks.

International Women’s Day was celebrated on 08.3.2016 at Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil. Er. Anjana Dharmarajan delivered Key Note address. Dr. Nirmala Manuel, Principal, WCC and Dr.H. Mary Jessy Roach, Chairperson, IRCS Kanyakumari felicitated the occasion. As part of the programme, a debate on “Women Empowerment” was organized among YRC Volunteers of WCC. IRCS Kanyakumari District Branch Officer Bearers participated. Prof. Ida Selvarani, proposed Vote of Thanks.

KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Krishnagiri District District Branch Red Cross Building, Bangaluru Road, (Opp. to New Bus Stand) Krishnagiri – 635 001 Ph:04343-292957

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU C. KATHIRVAN, IAS Vice President : THIRU C.S. RANGANATHAN Chairman : THIRU R. KONGARASAN Vice Chairman : THIRU M. GOVINDARAJAN Treasurer : DR. M. RAJAN Secretary : THIRU P. SHANMUGAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 9 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Annual General Meeting of IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch was conducted on 25.04.2015 at IRCS Krishnagiri Office. IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch activities for 2013-14 and Annual Accounts for 2014-15 were discussed and unanimously approved during the AGM.

Pamphlets were distributed on 26.06.2015 on the occasion of International Day against Illicit Trafficking and Drug Abuse towards creating awareness about Drug Abuse among general public by Thiru.P.Shanmugam, Secretary, IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch Thiru M. Govindarajan, MC Members IRCS Krishnagiri and YRC volunteers participated.

Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated on 12.08.15 at Samundieswari Kalyanamandapam, Krishnagiri. Thiru T.P.Rajesh IAS, District Collector presided and delivered the presidential address in the presence of Dr.K.Singarayan, Chairman, IRCS Krishnagiri District Branch, Thiru R.Kongarasan, Vice Chairman and Thiru Dr.M.Rajan M.S., Treasurer IRCS, Krishnagiri District Branch. As part of the Programme, Human Rally was organized towards creating awareness among general public. JRC volunteers from various Schools, JRC Convener and JRC Counsellors participated.

Taluk Level Dissemination Workshop was conducted on 31.08.2015. The topics pertaining to History of Red Cross, Fundamental Principles, Geneva Conventions, Structure and Acitivities of Red Cross, YRC and JRC were disseminated during the programme. Thiru P.Shanmugam, Secretary IRCS, Krishnagiri District Branch, Thiru M.Pannerselvam, JRC Convener and Thiru P.Elamurugan, SDRT Member facilitated the Workshop. MADURAI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Madurai District Branch Collector Office, Madurai – 625 020.

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : DR. C. SUBRAMANIAN IAS THIRU VEERARAGHAVA RAO IAS (From 22.01.2016) Vice President : THIRU G. VENKIDU SAMY Chairman : Dr. PUGALAGIRI VADAMALAYAN Vice Chairman : THIRU V.M. JOSE Treasurer : THIRU V. SIVAKUMAR Secretary : THIRU M. KANNADASAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 60 IV. Life Associate : - V. Institutional Member : 4

ACTIVITIES:-

Disaster Management Training was given to the volunteers of Madurai District Branch and Thirupparankundram Taluk Branch on 05.05.2015.

A Stall was allotted on 06.05.2015 for IRCS Madurai District Red Cross Branch in the Govt. Chithirai Exhibition by the Collector and President of IRCS, Madurai District Branch. The stall was established to propagate the principles and the activities of IRCS to the general public.

Every day following Medical Services were rendered free of cost to the public. More than 500 persons benefited by these medical services organized by IRCS Madurai District Branch:-

 Monday – Homeo Medical Services  Tuesday – Siddha & Ayurveda Services  Wednesday – Yoga, Pranayama Treatment  Thursday – Acupuncture Treatment  Friday – Guidance to the physically challenged persons  Saturday – Free Legal Aid  Friday, Saturday, Sunday – General Medical Checkup World Red Cross Day was celebrated on 08.05.2015 and Sweets distributed to the public during the Exhibition Program. In addition to this, Hand bills on Red Cross Principles were distributed to the general public in order to create awareness about Red Cross. A Banner displaying Seven Principles of Red Cross was also displayed.

Based on the request from Superintendent of Madurai Central prison to start a De- Addiction Centre to rehabilitate the addicted prisoners at Central Prison, Madurai, Vice – Chairman, Thiru V.M.Jose & Secretary Thiru G.Ramamoorthy visited the Central Prison on 12.05.2015 and discussed with the Superintendent of Prison regarding deploying Counsellors in Rehabilitation Centre at Central Prison, Madurai.

A wounded person was recovered at Central Bus Stand on 15.05.2015 and admitted Govt. Rajaji Hospital for treatment by Co-ordinator Mr Sidhick .

A Road Safety Meeting was conducted by the District Collector on 27.05.2015. Thiru G. Venkidusamy, Vice – President IRCS Madurai District Branch, Thriu G.Ramamoorthy, Secretary, IRCS Madurai District Branch and Thiru Mohammed Kasseem, EC Member attended and offered suggestions to improve the Road Safety measures.

Disaster Management Demonstration was organized for the volunteers of IRCS Madurai District Branch on 29.05.2015 at the Exhibition Centre by the Department of Disaster Management Cell to create awareness about Disaster Management to the general public.

De-addiction Counselling Centre was inaugurated on 03.06.2015 at Central Prison, Madurai.

Human Rally was organized in association with Narcotic Prevention Police on 26.06.2015 on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Tranfficking. The District Collector and the President of IRCS, Madurai District Branch flagged off the Rally in the presence Thiru Sylesh Kumar Yadav, Commissioner of Police, Thiru V.M.Jose, Vice Chairman and Thiru G. Ramamoorthy, Secretary, IRCS Madurai District Branch.

1,000 YRC Volunteers from 12 Colleges, YRC co-coordinators and Volunteers from IRCS participated. Thiru Rajamannar, Deputy Superintendent of Police from Drug abuse and Intelligence Bureau made all arrangements. The Rally was organized between District Collector’s Office and Race Course Ground. Handbills were distributed to the general public in order to create awareness about drug abuse.

Based on the request from Superintendent of Central Prison, Madurai a team of professionals i.e., Dr.V.M.Vijayaraghavan, District Coordinator for Health & Sanitation Wing, Thiru R.Shankar, HoD, Social Work Department, Mannar Thirumalai College and Vice President, IRCS Thirumangalam Sub Branch visited to Central Prison on all Wednessdays and provided the counselling to the drug addictted prisoners during this reporting period .

On 01.06.2015, Donation of Rs.3,500/- was given to Ms. Monika, as scholarship for her study.

On 02.06.2015, Thiru G.Ramamoorthy, Secretary, IRCS Madurai District Branch and the EC Member Thiru A. Rajkumar participated in the Disaster management meeting organized by the District Collector

A Dental Camp was arranged on 09.06.2015 at Bharat Modern Nursery and Primary School, H.M.S. Colony, Madurai. Dr. S Muthuraman examined and provided treatment to the 100 students.

Uncared 65 years old woman was rescued and admitted in Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai by Mrs Dhanalakshmi and Ms.Jegadeeshwari IRCS volunteers.

On 13.06.2015, Thiru A.Rajkumar EC Member IRCS Madurai District Branch and other IRCS Volunteers Thiruparakundram Sub Branch participated in Disaster Management Demonstration arranged by the Department of Fire Service at Thengal Kanmoi, Thiruparankundram.

A Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 15.06.2015 at Regional Transport Office (North), Madurai and Blood Units collected were given to the Blood Bank, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

An old man was rescued from Kalavasal and admitted in Govt. Hospital by Thiru A. Rajkumar EC Member and Thiru Siddick, Coordinator based on the instructions from Madurai Collectorate.

An Awareness Rally was organized on 16.06.2015 on the eve of “World Blood Donors Day”. Rtn R.V.N. Kannan flagged off the Rally in the presence of Dr. Sindha, HOD, Blood Bank, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Thiru V.M. Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch and Thiru G.Ramamoorthy, Secretary IRCS Madurai District Branch. 500 students from CEOA School, Madurai and IRCS Volunteers participated.

A Blood Donation Camp was arranged on 27.06.2015 at Fuscos Matriculation School, Yagappa Nagar, Madurai and blood units collected were given to the Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

Uncared person was rescued at Mellur, provided First Aid and admitted into Rajaji Hosptial for further treatment on 03.07.2015 by Thiru.Rajkumar, DDRT Coordinator based on the instructions from Thiru. Ramamurthy, Secretary IRCS Madurai District Branch.

During the verification, it came to light that his name is Thiru.Rajapandi, 55 years old, admitted for treatment at Annai Illam, Aruppukottai. IRCS Madurai Red Cross contacted his family members and reunited him with his family. The family members conveyed their whole hearted thanks to IRCS Madurai.

On 01.08.2015 “Blood Donors Directory” was released by Madurai Suriyan FM. Thiru V.M. Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch headed the function at Vishaal De Mal, Madurai.

A Blood Donation Camp was organized in association with American College, Madurai on 04.08.2015 at American College Premises. 406 units of Blood were collected by the Blood Bank, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

Suyamvaram for the Differently Abled persons was conducted on 09.08.2015. The District Collector presided over the function. 1,200 beneficiaries participated.

On 15.08.2015 Blood Donation Camp was conducted in association with Rotary Club Madurai. 50 units of Blood were collected during the Camp and issued to Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 19.08.2015 in association with Indian Medical Associaiton (IMA) at MISS College Premises. 71 units of Blood were collected and issued to Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Thiru V.M.Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch delivered special address on Blood Donation among students of Fathima College. On 22.08.2015 Blood Donation Camp was conducted in coordination with Meenakshi Matric. School and 70 units of Blood were collected and issued to Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

Thiru G.Ramamoorthy, Secretary, IRCS Madurai District Branch and Thiru Mohamed Kaseem, E.C. Member participated in Road Safety Meeting held on 26.08.2015 at Collectorate, Madurai.

Relapse Prevention Counselling was given to inmates of Madurai Central Prison during August 2015 by Dr.V.M.Vijayasaravanan, M.D., PG.

On 01.09.2015, Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Mannar Thirumalai Naiyacker College. 53 units of Blood were collected and issued to Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

Thiru V.M.Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch visited Annai Therasa Home on 06.09.2015 and distributed sweet packets to the inmates.

Blood Donation Camp was held on 10.09.2015 at Fatima College. 81 units of Blood were collected and issued to Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai and Blood Donor Club was inaugurated at Govt.Rajaji Hosptial. The Dean presided in the presence of Thiru V.M.Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch who felicitated the occasion.

On 12.09.2015, Blood Donation Camp was organized at Mega Mart, Ring Road, Madurai. 29 units of Blood were collected and issued to Govt.Rajaji Hospital, Madurai and Food packets were distributed to inmates of Nakkirar Mahal on 13.09.2015.

Awareness Programme on Drug Abuse was conducted on 16.09.2015 in association with “NIB-CID” Madurai at American College. 200 students participated.

Annual General Body Meeting for Thirumangalam Sub Branch was held on 28.09.2015 at Taluk Office in the presence of Thiru V.M.Jose, Vice Chairman, IRCS Madurai District Branch.

A Seminar on Drug Abuse was conducted at Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai.

Cricket Tournament was organized in coordination with Rotary Club of Madurai Gems and Prizes were distributed to the Winners.

Noon Meal was provided to the inmates of “Nakiran Old Age Home” at Sellur.

Sweets & Dresses were distributed to 250 Diffently Abled persons during “Suyamvaram” function held for the Differently Abled persons. 400 food packets were distributed during the funtion. MoU was signed between IRCS Madurai District Branch and Madurai Junior Chamber International (JCI) on 14.11.2015. Biscuits, Fruits and Gift articles worth Rs40,000/- were distributed to the Chidlren who admitted in Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.

IRCS Madurai District Branch received Appreciation Shield from the District Collector, Madurai, for outstanding performance in organizing Blood Donation Camps.

IRCS Members Dr.A.R.Ganesan, Dr.Madhushdhanan and Thiru S. Kaviarasan received “Appreciation Shield” for their meritorious Services from the District Collector, Madurai during Republic Day Function.

Various Awareness Rallies, like, Blood Donation, Senior Citizens, Drug Abuse and Red Cross Day were conducted by this Branch.

Flood Relief Materials and Flood Relief Fund Rs. 40,000/- donated to IRCS Tmail Nadu Branch by the IRCS Madurai District Branch.

NAGAPATTINAM DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Nagapattinam District Branch 31, Hospital Road, Velipalayam Nagapattinam – 611 001. Ph:042365-242077 E-Mail: [email protected]

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : DISTRICT COLLECTOR Vice President : MR. N. PANNEER SELVAM Chairman : Thiru P.U. SHANMUGHAM Vice Chairman : DR. SHAIK ALAVUDEEN Treasurer : Dr. P.N. KUPPUSAMY Secretary : Thiru K. ELAKKUVAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

On 07.04.2015 Nagapattinam District Branch observed “World Health Day” at Akkaraipettai, North Poigainallur and P.R.Puram villages. With a view to create awareness on Safety Food to the community, door to door distribution of Pamphlets containing food safety measures was undertaken in the above villages.

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at IRCS Nagapattinam Office Mr.P.U.Shanmugam, Chairman IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch garlanded the photo of Jean Henry Dunant. Thiru K.Elakkuvan, Secretary, IRCS Nagapattinam and Dr.P.N.Kuppusamy, Treasurer delivered Key Note address to mark the occasion. Travel Beds to Newborn babies were distributed at the Government Hospital Nagapattiam and blood donation was also done by the IRCS volunteers. Dr.Sheik Alavudden, Vice President, IRCS Nagapattinam, Mr.M.R.Subramanian, Joint Secretary IRCS Nagapattinam, Thiru Govindarajalu, EC Member and Life Members participated.

Tsunami Memorial Day was observed on 26.12.2015 at Akkaraipettai. Floral Tribute was paid to the Tsumani Memorial Pillar. Thiru P.U.Shanmugam, Chairman, IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch, Thiru K.Elakkuvan, Secretary, IRCS Nagapattinam District Branch, E.C.Members and IRCS Life Members participated.

NAMAKKAL DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Namakkal District Branch, 35, IInd Flood, Anneure Building, Collectorate, Namakkal – 637 003.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Thiru V. DAKSHINAMOORTHY, IAS Vice President : Tmt. V.R. SUBBULAKSHMI Chairman : DR. B.R. GEMINI Vice Chairman : THIUR K. MUTHU Treasurer : THIRU M.GOBU MADHAVAN Secretary : THIRU C.R. RAJESHKANNAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Drug Trafficking was observed by conducting an Awareness creation Human Chain in Namakkal. Thiru V.Dhakshinamoorthy I.A.S., District Collector, Thiru C.R. Rajesh Kannan, Red Cross Secretary, Namakkal District Branch,Thiru M.Kannan, Namakkal R.D.O., Dr.B.R.Jemini, D.D.H.S, Thiru Rajendran, A.C. Excise and 400 YRC Volunteers from Gokulnatha Missions College and Surabi Polytechnic College participated and distributed awareness hand bills to public.

Human Rally was organized on 11.07.2015 on the occasion of World Population Day. Thiru.V.Dhakshinamoorthy IAS, District Collector, Namakkal, flagged off the Rally. Thiru.C.R.Rajesh Kannan, Secretary, IRCS Namakkal District Branch, Dr.J.Mohan, J.D. Dr.B.R.Jemini, D.D.Health and 500 YRC Volunteers participated.

PERAMBALUR DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Perambalur District Branch, 113-A, Bharathi Dasan Nagar, VI Street, Perambalur – 621 212. OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU K.NANDAKUMAR, IAS Vice President : SELVI. BABY Chairman : THIRU K.VARADARAJAN Vice Chairman : THIRU SUSAI RAJ Treasurer : THIRU V. RADHAKRISHNAN Secretary : THIRU N.JEYARAMAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffcking was observed on 26.06.2015. Handbills regarding drug abuse awareness distributed to the general public by Thiru N.Jayaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch and Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, Treasurer, IRCS Perambalur District Branch.

Clean India Campaign was held on 20.07.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Chettikulam. Thiru K.Munusami, CEO presided in the presence of Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch, Thiru D.Subbu, Head Master and Thiru A.Ravindran, Panchyat President. JRC Volunteers cleaned the important areas like, Temple, Bazars, Main Road etc. As part of the programme, Hand Wash Method was demonstrated by the Chief Guest.

Geneva Conventions Day Celebration was held on 12.08.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Perambalur. As part of the Programme, Human Rally was organized and 200 JRC Juniors from 5 Matric. School and 3 Govt. Hr. Sec. Schools participated. Thiru N. Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru V. Radhakrishan, Treasurer, IRCS Perambalur District Branch. Thiru D.Mayakrishnan and Thiru B.Sadiq Basha made all arrangements. JRC Volunteers held the placards during the Rally. Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions. Thiru D.Mayakrishan, proposed Vote of Thanks

Thiru Munusamy, Chief Educational Officer received the Dengue, Malaria & H1N1 Awarness Pamphlets from Thiru N.Jeyaraman, Secretary, IRCS Perambalur District Branch in the presence of Thiru V.Venkatachalapathi, DEO, Thiru V.Radhakrishnan, JRC Convener and Thiru D.Mayakrishnan, M.C.Member on 03.12.2015 at Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Perambalur and started distribution of Awareness Pamphlets among School Children.

PUDUKOTTAI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Pudukottai District Branch,

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU C. MANOKARAN, IAS Vice President : Dr. S. RAMADASS Chairman : THIRU S. CHINNAPPA Vice Chairman : THIRU SHANMUGHA PALANIAPPAN Treasurer : THIRU L. NAGAPPAN Secretary : DR. J. RAJAMOHAMMED

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 5 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Village Disaster Management Team of Mimisal organized Tree Sapling Plantation Campaign on the eve of late Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Birth Day on 15.10.2015 at Mimisal. Dr.J.Raja Mohamed, Secretary, IRCS Pudukottai District Branch presided the function.

RAMANATHAPURAM

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Ramnad District Branch Bennet Garden, 66, Singaratope, Ramnad, Ph: 04567-222022 [email protected]

OFFICE BEARES : Ex.Officio President : Dr. S. NATARAJAN, IAS Vice President : HAJI. ASMABAGH ANWARDEEN Chairman : THIRU A.SHANMUGA RAJESWARAN Vice Chairman : THIRU S.HARUN Treasurer : THIRU C.GUNASEKARAN Secretary : THIRU M.RAGLAND MADHURAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : 6 II. Vice Patron : 3 III. Life Member : 195 IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:

I. Managing Committee of IRCS, Ramnad

Dr. S. Natarajan Ph.D., IAS - President& District Collector Haji Asmabagh Anwardeen - Vice President

Mr. A. Shanmuga Rajeswran - Chairman Mr. S. Harun - Vice-Chairman Mr. C. Gunasekaran - Treasurer Mr. M. Ragland Madhuram - Hon. Secretary

Mr. T. Jeeva - Hon. Jt. Secretary Mr. U. Sathak Abdullah - Hon. Jt. Secretary

Mr. J. Ramesh Babu - Member Mr. M. Senthil Kumar - Member Mr. S. Sathguru Kumar - Member Mr. S. Chokkanathan - Member Mr. M. Bala Murugan - Member Mr. M. Ramesh - Member Mr. S. Thiravia Singam - Rameswaram Branch Representative Mr. M. Jeeva - Member

Mr. S. Alex - JRC Convener Dr. S. Muralikrishnan - YRC District Co-ordinator Advocate Alagu Balakrishnan - Invitee Mr. M. Senthil Kumar - Patron – Invitee Dr. TS Sethu Raman MD - Patron – Invitee

II. Blood Donation Camps

05.06.15 070 Units Camp at Government ITI, Ramnad 24.06.15 060 Units Camp at Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic, Keelakarai 25.06.15 100 Units Camp at Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramnad 15.07.15 050 Units Camp at Government Sethupathi Arts College, Ramnad 14.12.15 060 Units Camp at Government Sethupathi Arts College, Ramnad 05.02.16 050 Units Camp at Syed Ammal Arts College, Ramnad, 28.03.16 082 Units Camp at Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramnad

III. First Aid Trainings

28.04.15 124 Students at Govt. ITI, Ramnad 28.05.15 066 Students at Mohamed Sathak ITI, Keelakari 07.07.15 056 Senior Professionals RK Energy LTD, Ramnad 02.08.15 160 Junior Students from 4 Schools 10.09.15 203 Students at Syed Ammal Arts College, Ramnad 17.12.15 086 Students at Mohamed Sathak Polytechnic, Keelakarai

IV. Family News Service

22.04.15 The Red Crescent Message received from Malaysian Red Crescent Society through IRCS SHQ Chennai belongs to Mr. I. Kanthan 38/2015 S/o Mr. Irulandi was delivered to his wife Mrs Suthamathi and got reply. The RCM from his Children sent to him with photographs.

30.09.15 The Red Cross Message received from Sri Lanka RedCross Society through IRCS SHQ Chennai belongs to Mr. Sakthi Murugan 30/2015 S/o Mr. Petchimuthu, Thoppu Kadu Pamban, Ramanathapuram District was delivered to his family and got reply. The RCM sent to him with photographs.

28.12.15 13 Salamats from Indian Fishermen who were detained in Jaffna Prison through Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu were sent to their families

V. District & State MC Meetings

a) District AGM conducted on 18.05.15.

b) District Managing Committee Meeting conducted on 14.02.16.

c) Participated in State IRCS MC Meetings on 11.04.15, 17.07.15, 02.12.15, 08.01.16 and 19.03.16.

d) Participated in State IRCS FNS Sub Committee Meeting on 27.01.16.

e) Rameswaram Sub-Branch MC Meeting Conducted on 13.03.16.

f) Participated in State IRCS Project Meeting on 19.03.16.

VI. Days celebrated by IRCS, Ramnad

08.05.15 World Red Cross Day – Free Medical Camp. 05.06.15 World Environment Day – Free Training to Ladies “மா羿 த ா翍ட믍 அமமக்க”. 26.06.15 International Day against Traffic of Drug Abuse- Students Rally.

12.08.15 Geneva Conventions Day – JRC Rally at Paramakudi, Ramnad & Rameswaram. 15.08.15 Independence Day - JRC Juniors march fast in the Parade at Ramnad Collectorate. 05.09.15 Teacher’s Day –83JRC Counsellors were honoured(100% Result scorers). 26.01.16 Republic Day – JRC Juniors march fast in the Parade at Ramnad Collectorate.

VII. Red Cross 7 Fundamental Principles – Dissemination Camp

27.09.15 Keelakari - 50 Life Members Participated.

22.11.15 Rameswaram - 40 Life Members Participated.

VIII. JRC

07.09.15 JRC Counsellors Seminar at Infant Jesus Matric School, Ramnad. 27.09.15. JRC State Level Juniors Camp – Sendoff.

18.12.15 National Level JRC Juniors Camp at Amritsar, Punjab – Sendoff.

23.01.16 JRC Counsellors Seminar Paramakudi Educational District.

20.02.16 District Level JRC Juniors 3 days Camp at Hameedia HSS, Keelakarai.

IX. YRC

04.09.15 Youth Red Cross – Inaugural Function Sapling Plantation and appreciation to Blood Donors at Govt. Sethupathi Arts College, Ramnad.

25.01.15 Road Safety Rally by YRC, Govt. Sethupathi Arts College, Ramnad. X. Programmes

22.07.15 WASH at St. Joseph’s HSS, Verkottu Rameswaram.

14.10.15 Dr. Kalam’s B’Day Celebrations – Drawing Competition for JRC Juniors.

15.11.15 Humanitarian Service to a Physically Challenged Person @ Rs.31,000/- .

01.12.15 Dengue Fever Awareness Notice (from IRCS Tamil Nadu) Distribution.

14.01.16 Samaththuva Pongal(சம鏍鏁வ ப ாங்க쯍)Celebrations. 28.01.16 Road Safety awareness Competition – Prize Distribution function.

28.02.16 IRCS Life Member Certificate Distribution Function.

XI. Life Members

195 persons enrolled as Life Members during the Year 2015-16.

XII. Patrons

6 persons enrolled as Patrons during the Year 2015-16.

XIII. Vice-Patron

3 Persons enrolled as Vice- Patrons during the Year 2015-16.

XIV. Accounts

Statements of accounts for the year 2015-16

From 01.03.15 to 31.03.16 Income - Rs. 8,02,693/- Expenditure - Rs. 7,92,098/- Cash in Bank - Rs. 10,595/-

XV. IRCS Day Care Hospital at Perungulam Village

Established in 1981 has been renovated under the productive guidance and advice of IRCS TNB Chairman Dr. Harish L. Metha in 2014

In the year 2015-16 treatment was given to 8,994 persons

Gents - 3,370

Ladies - 4,869

Children - 755

XIV. Free Hearse Service

There is 1 vehicle and 4 Drivers in Ramnad District

Total Death occurred in GHs, Ramnad District - 1,447 Total No. of Deceased Transported in Free Hearse Service - 1,149 Total Kms. Travelled - 1,00,325 Kms.

Percentage Transported - 79%

Percentage Missing - 21%

IRCS Ramnad District Branch, convened Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2014-15 on 18.05.2015, at M.G.Mahal, Ramnad. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice –Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch presided over the funtion in the presence of Thiru Asmapag Anvardin, Vice President, IRCS Ramnad District Branch, Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch Thiru G.Sugana Singh, IPS, special invitee felicitated the gathering. Dr.Mathuram Aravind, Ms.Vidya Priyadharsini, S.J.Powsul Hiyathaya, Thiru Alish Gana Thangapushpam inaugurated the program by lighting the kuthuvilakku.

Dr.S.M.Noor Mohamed, President, Sakkarakottai Village Panchayat, received the Annual Report of IRCS Ramnad District Branch for 2014-15 from Thiru Alhaj S.Dasthair, President, Muhamathiya School. Thiru M.Ragland Mathuram, Secretary IRCS Ramnad District Branch detailed the IRCS Ramnad District Branch activities for 2014-15.

43 Appreciation Certificates & Mementos were distributed to the dedicated volunteers, service minded persons, School / College Principals and Mortuary Staff for their service in the field of Blood Donation, Cremation of unknown body, Social Services and Road Safety.

In addition to this, Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice-Chairman IRCS TNB felicitated the Awardees and also distributed the appreciation Certificates to Thiru Haji M.Ahamed Ibrahim, Thiru Haji M.Muhamed Mariakkar, Thiru SPR.Raj Mohan, Dr.R.Paranikumar, Dr.Tmt.Vidya Priyadarshni and Thiru M.Sanmuga Sudram, President Lions Club. Thiru G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch and Thiru A.Vanniaraja, Treasurer, Tuticorin, District Branch attended the function. Thiru. D.Jeeva, Thiur M.Ramesh, Thiru.S.Sargurukumar,Thiru U.Sadhak Abdulla, Thiru S.Chockanathan, Thiru M.Palanikumar, Thiru L.Karuppasami, EC Members of IRCS Ramnad District Branch made all arrangements for the AGM. Thiru M. Balamurugan, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized in association with NPC-CBCID, Tamil Nadu Police on 26.06.2015, on the occasion of “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” IRCS Ramnad District Branch Office Bearers, Police Personnel and JRC / YRC Students from various Colleges and Schools participated. Tripartite Function on Youth Red Cross Unit Inauguration, Appreciation of Blood Donors and observance of Golden Jubilee Year was held on 04.09.2015 at Sethupathi Govt. Arts. College. Dr.A.Gurusamy, Principal, Govt. Arts College, presided over the function in the presence of Thiru J.Ramesh Babu, Patron, IRCS Ramnad District Branch. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch inaugurated the YRC Unit and distributed the Red Cross Flag. Thiru C.Gunasekaran, Jt.Secretary, welcomed the gathering. Photo of Jean Henry Dunant was inaugurated by Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch and Dr. R.Rameshkumar, YRC Coordinator distributed the Identity Cards to the new YRC Volunteers. Red Cross Pledge was taken by YRC Volunteers headed by Thiru M.Jeeva. Thiru S.Satguru and Thiru S.Chockkanathan, First Aid Trainers spoke about Red Cross History, Principles of Red Cross, First Aid, Red Cross Song and Red Cross Claps.

Thiru M.Jawahar Faroke, Jawahar Hosptial delivered Presidential address and encouraged the YRC volunteers to Donate Blood and serve the Nation through YRC. Tmt. JS.Powsul Hithaya, distributed the Mementos to 50 Blood Donors. As part of the Programme, 50 tree saplings were planted in the Govt. Arts College Premises. Thiru M.Balamurugan, E.C. Member anchored the Programme and Dr. R.Rameshkumar, YRC Coordinator proposed Vote of Thanks.

First Aid Training was conducted from 09.09.15 to 10.09.15 at Seiyathammal Arts and Science College, Ramnad. Thiru K.Ammanullah, Principal, Seiyathammal Arts and Science College presided in the presence of Tmt.Rajathi Ammal, Registrar, Seiyathammal Arts and Science College. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch inaugurated the First Aid Training. Thiru S.Chockkanathan, First Aid Trainer imparted the training to 200 participants. Thiru T.Jeeva, Thiru Gunasekaran, Thiru Prem Nasir, Thiru Valli Nayagam, NSS Coordinator and Thiru Kasinatha Durai, HoD, Zoology Deparment participated. Selvi Shivnas Parveen proposed Vote of Thanks.

Teachers Day was celebrated in association with Jawahar Hospital on 21.09.2015. Thiru Asmapaak Anwardeen, Vice President, IRCS Ramnad District Branch presided over the function in the presence of Thiru A.Shanmuga Rajeswaran, Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch and Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch. Thiru T.Jeeva, Jt.Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch felicitated on the occasion. Dr. M.Jawahar Farook, delivered the features of Teachers Day and Dr.J.S.Powsul Hithaya, distributed Prizes and Certificates to 22 JRC Counsellors for their achievement of cent percent results and 29 Teachers from various associations viz., YRC, NCC, NSS, NGC, ECO Club and Scouts. As part of the Programme, Mementos and Appreciation Certificates were distributed to Tmt.Krishnaveni, Teacher, Govt. High School, Thirupullani for her achievement of cent percent result despite her visual impairedness.

Executive Members Thiru S.Satguru Kumar, Thiru M.Ramesh, Thiru U.Satak Abdulla, Thiru S.Chockkanathan, Thiru M.Balamurugan, Thiru Thiviya Singam and Thiru M.Senthilkumar, Admistrative Manager, Jawahar Hospital, Thiru.T.Gopinath, Admin.Officer made all arrangements.

Dissemination Workshop was held on 27.09.2015 at Kilakarai. Thiru S.Haroon, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru S.Sundaram, Appa Medicals. Thiru T.Jeeva, Jt. Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch welcomed the gathering. As part of the Programme, Identity Cards were issued to the IRCS Ramnad Life Members by Thiru Mohamed Zakabar, Principal, Mohamed Satak Engineering College. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch facilitated about History of Red Cross Movement, Fundamental Principles and Components of Red Cross Movement. Thiru U.Sadak Abdulla, E.C.Member, explained about FHS services and also suggested the participants to create awareness about FHS among general public. Thiru C.Gunasekaran, Jt.Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch, briefed about First Aid to the participants and Thiru Maqupur Basha, Teacher, Hamidia Hr. Sec. School, shared his feedback. Thiru M.Balamurugan anchored the Programme and Thiru M.Ramesh, E.C. Member proposed Vote of Thanks.

A function to distribute Life Member Certificates was held at Swarts Hr. Sec. School. Haji. Asmapag Anwardin, Vice President, IRCS Ramnad District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru S.Harun, Vice Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch and Thiru P. Stephenson, Registrar of the School. Thiru A. Shanmugarajeswaran, Chairman, IRCS Ramnad District Branch welcomed the gathering.

Thiru Mohan Ram, Deputy Superintendent of Police delivered special address and distributed Certificates to 150 IRCS Life Members. IRCS Office Bearers and eminent Members from Ramnad District Branch participated. Thiru T. Jeeva, Jt. Secretary proposed Vote of Thanks. Orientation Training on First Aid was conducted on 09.03.2016 for the students of C.S.I. College of Education. Thiru Gabrial, Registrar, Immigration Training Camp, presided in the presence of Tmt. Dolarose Mary, Principal of the College. Thiru Anand, Vice Principal of the College welcomed all. Thiru M. Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch and Thiru S. Chockkanathan, First Aid Trainer imparted the First Aid Training Programme through power point slides. CPR and First Aid Techniques were demonstrated to the students. 150 Trainees attended. Selvi Subha, Coordinator proposed Vote of Thanks.

An Awareness Rally was conducted towards achieving Cent percent Voting in Ramnad District under the leadership of Thiru M. Usen Khan, CEO. Volunteers from JRC, NSS, NCC and BHARAT SCOUTs participated in the Rally. Pamphlets on Voting Pledge were distributed to the general public towards creating awareness on Voting. Thiru Kaja Mohideen, Thiru Anand, Sub Inspector of School, Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch, Thiru Akbar, JRC Counsellor, Thiru S.Senthil, NCC Officer and Thiru Ravi, NSS Officer participated.

SALEM DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Salem District Branch, 1/121,Rajaji Road, Salem - 7 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU V. SAMPATH, IAS Vice President : THIRU L.ANIL Chairman : THIRU J.MUNNA Vice Chairman : THIRU M.JAICHAND LODHA Treasurer : THIRU ABDUL NAZAR Secretary : THIRU S. SAGAYARAJ

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES: Blood Donation Camp organized

Sl.No Venue No. of Units Collected 1 Infant Jesus Cathedral Church, Salem 200 2 Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Salem 108 3 Political Party 75 4 Dhall Manufacturer Association, Salem 51 5 Infant Jesus Cathedral Church, Salem 220 Total 654

Blood Donation Camp was organized in association with Infant Jesus Cathedral, Salem on 03.04.2015. 200 units of blood were collected from the volunteers.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 10.10.2015 in association with Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Salem. Sr.Norah, Principal, Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School presided in the presence of Thiru L Anil, Vice President, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru J. Munnah, Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru Jaichand Lodha, Vice Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru S. Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS Salem District Branch, Dr.Ravindran, Chairman, Blood Donation Sub Committee, IRCS Salem District Branch, Tmt.Malarvizhi, Vice Chairman, Blood Donation Sub Committee, IRCS Salem District Branch, Tmt. Sumathi, E.C. Member, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru Selvaraj, Thiru Senthil, Thiru Mani, Thiru Venkatesh, Dr. Jegatheskumar, DDHS, Thiru P.Vadivel, YRC District Organizer, Thiru P.Prabakar, JRC Convener and Thiru L Raja Sundar Singh, District Representative.

World Food Day was celebrated in association with Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Salem. Sr.Norah, Principal, Cluny Matric. Hr. Sec. School inaugurated the Programme. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice Chairman, IRCS TNB presided in the presence of Thiru Dhayanandh, Joint Director, Indian Standard Institute, Thiru L Anil, Vice President, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru J. Munnah, Chariman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru S. Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru L Raja Sundar Singh, District Respresentative and Tmt. Malarvizhi, JRC Counsellor. 700 students participated.

On 17.10.2015, students from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Nursing College visited IRCS Salem District Branch as part of their field visit towards understanding Red Cross Activities, Principles. Thiru J.Munna, Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru S. Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS Salem District Branch and Thiru L.Raja Sundar Singh, District Representative oriented the students about Red Cross.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 01.11.2015 in coordination with Salem District Dhall Manufacturers Association at S.A.K.A.R. Palaniyammal Memorial Hall on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee Year of IRCS Salem District Branch and 150th Year of Salem Municipal Corporation. 51 Units of blood were collected and issued to Govt. Hospital. Thiru L.Anil, Vice President, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru J.Munna, Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru Jaichand Lodha, Vice Chairman, IRCS Salem District Branch, Thiru S.Sagayaraj, Secretary, IRCS Salem District Branch, Dr.Ravindran, Chairman, Blood Donation Sub Committee Chairman and Salem Dhall Manufacturers Association Members Thiru A Peter, Thiru D.Arumugasami, Thiru S.Veerasami, Thiru P.Venkatachalam and Thiru P.S.Shanmugam participated.

Apart form the above, the IRCS Salem District Branch organized various Programmes, like, Red Cross Dissemination Workshop, HIV/AIDS Rally and Road Safety Week during this year.

SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS Indian Red Cross Society Sivagangai District Branch 12 Indira Nagar, Manamadurai Road, Sivagangai – 630 561

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TMT. MALARVIZHI, IAS Chairman : CAPT. Y.ARUL RAJ Vice Chairman : THIRU V. SUNDARARAMAN Treasurer : THIRU R.M.GANESAN Secretary : THIRU S.KALAICHELVAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 3 IV. Life Associate : -

Activities:-

Rs. 5000/- was donated on 13.05.2015 to IRCS TNB for Hud Hud Cyclone, Andhra Pradesh.

Rs. 10,000/- was donated on 13.05.2015 for J & K Flash Flood.

Human Rally was organized in association with TN Police Department on 01.09.2015 for creating Awareness about Drug Abuse among general public. Thiru Y.Arul Raj, Chairman, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch presided. JRC & YRC Volunteers participated.

YRC wing of Alagappa’s University organized One Day YRC Study Camp on 05.10.2015 at Dr.Zahir Hussain College. Capt. Y.Arulraj, Chairman, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch, Janab. V.M.Jabarullah, Secretary of the College, Dr.A.Abbas Manthiri, Principal of the College and Thiru S.Kalichelvan, Secretary, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch felicitated. Dr.T.Chitra, YRC District Organizer and Dr.M.Gurupandi, YRC Zonal Coordinator participated. YRC volunteers from 25 Colleges participated.

On 06.11.2015, Cleaning Campaign was organized at Karunai Illam. Volunteers cleaned the Karunai Illam Campus.

Awarness Programme on Dengue, Malaria and H1N1 was organized between 28.11.2015 and 03.12.2015 in various places, like, Sivagangai, Tirubhuvanam, Manamadurai, Ilayankudi, Kalaiyarkovil, Tirupattur and Devakottai. Pamphlets were distributed towards creating awareness among general public. IRCS Sivagangai Office Bearers, JRC and YRC Volunteers participated.

Awareness Phamphlet on Dengue, Malaria and H1N1 were distributed on 30.11.2015 during Public Grievance Day Meeting at Collectorate. Thiru D.Elanago, Revenue Divisional Officer and Thiru V.Jeyakumar, PD, DRDA distributed the hand bills to the general public. Capt. Y. Arulraj, Chairman, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch and Thiru S.Kalaiarasan, Secretary, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch participated.

Rs. 10,000/- was donated on 07.12.2015 to District Collector for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flood Relief Fund.

Blood Donation Camp was held in association with Mannar Educational Institute, Sivagangai Devasthanam, Govt. Medical College and Chatiram Management on 03.01.2016 on the occasion of Queen Velu Natchiyar (Freedom Fighter) Birthday Anniversary. 110 units of blood were collected during the Camp and handed over to Govt. Medical College. Sivagangai Queen Sahiba, Secretary, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch and Life Members participated.

Rs.5,000/- was donated on 25.01.2016 to IRCS TNB for Chennai Floods Relief Operations.

On 30.01.2016, Saplings were planted in Karunai Illam Campus. Thiru C.Pakiratha Nachiyappan, President, Karunai Trust, Thiru C.Ramakrishnan, Warden of the Home, Thiru S.Kalaichelvan, Secretary, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch and Thiru B.Mahendiran participated.

Pulse Polio Camp was conducted in conjuction with Health Departments from 17.01.2016, 18.01.2016, 21.02.2016 and 22.02.2016. Thiru S. Kalaichelvan, Secretary, IRCS Sivagangai District Branch presided and administered the Pulse Polio Vaccinations to the children.

THANJAVUR DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Thanjavur District Branch Al-Seraj Building 43, Medical College Road, Thanjavur – 613 007 OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : Dr.N.SUBBAIYAN, IAS, Vice President : THIRU T.P. JAIBEEM Chairman : THIRU S. RAJAMANICKAM Vice Chairman : THIRU G. JAYAKUMAR Treasurer : Er. S. MUTHUKUMAR Secretary (I/c) : THIRU M.A. SHAIK NAZAR

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : 2 III. Life Member : 129 IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at IRCS Thanjavur Office. Dr. Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch garlanded the photo of Jean Henry Dunant. Life Members of IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and JRC Conveners participated.

Awareness Programme on Hemophilia was organized on 25.05.2015 at IRCS Thanjavur Training Hall. Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch presided over the function. Dr.Edwin explained about Hemophilia to the gathering Red Cross Life Members and Nursing College Students participated.

Blood Bank Committee Meeting was held on 10.06.2015 at Collector Office Mini Hall. Dr. Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch, Dr.S.Chinnasamy, Chairman, Blood Bank, Dr.T.S.Chandra, Medical Officer and other IRCS Life Members participated.

Disaster Risk Reduction Committee Review Meeting was organized on 16.06.2015 at IRCS Office. Dr.G.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch presided over the function. Dr.T.S.Chandra, Medical Officer and DRR Committee Members participated.

A special Meeting was organized on 26.06.2015 at Collectorate Building on the eve of Guru Temple festival. Thiru N. Subbaiyan IAS, presided over the meeting. Various Department Officers, Govt. of Tamilnadu and Dr. Vasantha Govindarajan, IRCS Secretary participated

First Aid Training programme was organized on 28.06.2015 and 29.06.2015 at Pragathmani Marriage Hall. 50 volunteers participated.

Human Rally was organized on 26.06.2015 on the eve of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Dr.G.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch distributed the handbills to the general public towards creating awarness about drug abuse Students from Uma Maheswara School participated.

CFMR Refresher Training was conducted to the volunteers of IRCS Thanjavur District Branch during this reporting period. Dr.G.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch presided. Thiru Duraimanickam and Thiru D.Sureshkumar facilitated the training programme. CFMR Volunteers and Annai Therasa Nursing College students participated.

Six Blood Donation Camps were organised and 225 units of Blood collected of which 187 units of blood issued to various Hospitals. Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS Thanjavur organized during the month of June, 2015. During the meeting, members discussed about the arrangements to be made by IRCS Thanjavur District Branch for forthcoming Magamaham Festival. Dr.G.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary IRCS Thanjavur District Branch presided over the function and proposed Vote of Thanks.

The Red Cross Clinical Laboratory rendered Services to six patients.

Indian Red Cross Society Thanjavur District Branch had paid Homage to the former President of India late Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalaam by candle light prayer. Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society Thanajvur District Branch and other staff members participated.

Blood Donation Awareness Rally was organized on 08.10.2015 between Railway Station and Govt. Raja Mirshar Hospital. Thiru N.Subbiyan, District Collector, flagged off the Rally in the presence of Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch. 700 Volunteers from various Colleges participated.

Magamaham Festival Precautionary Measures Meeting was held on 10.10.2015 at Kumbakonam. Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and other Red Cross Volunteers participated.

Managing Committee Members Meeting was held on 28.10.2015 at IRCS Thanajvur District Branch. Thiru Jai Beam, Revenue Divisional Officer presided in the presence of Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and other M.C. Members. Activities of IRCS Thanjvaur District Branch, election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and enrollment of IRCS Life Members were discussed during the meeting.

IRCS Thanjavur District Branch Lab rendered services to 10 patients during the month of October 2015.

During the month of October 2015 (Six Blood Donation Camps were conducted and 124 units of blood were collected as detailed below:-

Sl.No Date Place of the Camp No. of units collected 1 02.10.2015 Malabar Gold & Diamond Jewellery, Thanjavur 12

2 15.10.2015 Palayapadi Middle School, Thirumanur 19 3 18.10.2015 Community Hall, Vadakal 12

4 22.10.2015 Sowrashtra Matric. School, Thirubuvanam 25

5 25.10.2015 PUP School, Mannargudi 25

6 31.10.2015 KGS Mahal, Kumbakonam 15

I.R.C.S Blood Bank by Individuals 16

Total 124

Free Diabetic Check Up Camp was organized on 01.11.2015 in association with Diabtix Pharm to the Walker Club Members at Play Ground, Pattukottai. Dr.Edwin M. presided over the function. Hypertension, Weight, BMI, FBS and PPBS checkups were carried out to 59 persons during the camp.

Flood Relief Materials were dispatched to Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch for distribution to the Flood affected people in Cuddalore. Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch and other IRCS members participated.

THE NILGIRIS DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society The Nilgiris District Branch, S.M.Hospital Complex, Connor, Otty OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Dr. P.SHANKAR, IAS Vice President : Chairman : Capt.K.R.MANI Vice Chairman : Tmt. S. VASANTHA KUMARI Treasurer : THIRU N.KRISHNAMURTHY Secretary : THIRU MORRIS SHANTA CRUZ

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Refreshment and Counselling were given to the inpatients of Government Hospital Ooty on 08.05.15 on the occasion of World Red Cross Day.

Orientation Program on First Aid, Disaster Management, Hand Wash, Personal Hygiene, HIV/AIDS and Self Examination of Breast Cancer were organized on 09.05.15 by IRCS Nilgiris District Branch. Dr.P.Sankar I.A.S, District Collector presided over the function and distributed Appreciation Certificates to the dedicated volunteers of IRCS Nilgiris District Branch.

Dr.Tmt.Saraswathimani, Director S.M.Hospital, Ooty, Tmt.Kanmani, Nursing Superintendent, Govt. Nursing College, Ooty, Dr.J.Krishnamurhty, YRC District Organizer, Govt. Arts College, Ooty, Tmt.S.Agila, JRC Coordinator, Govt. Girls High School, Kubathali, Thiru A.S. Noel Jayaraj, St.Jhon Ambulance, Coimbatore, Joint Director of Health Services, Nilgiris, RMO of Head Quarters Hospital, Ooty, District Supervisor DAPCU Nilgiris, HIV infected Persons, Staff and Students from Nursing College attended.

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed on 26.06.2015 Capt.K.R.Mani, Chairman, IRCS Niligiris District Branch inaugurated the programme. Handbills regarding drug abuse awareness distributed to the general public by the YRC Volunteers. Thiru R.Krishnamoorthy, YRC Coordinator, Thiru Ravi, Physical Director, Govt. Arts College, Ooty, participated. Thiru Morris Shantha Cruz, Secretary IRCS Nilgiris District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

IRCS Sub District Branch Committee Meeting was held on 11.07.2015 at Kothagiri. Kurumba Tribes Representative requested the IRCS Niligiris District Branch to provide assistance to the newly started Primary School in their villages during the meeting. Accordingly, IRCS Nilgiris District Branch assigned a team comprising, Thiru Morris Shantha Curz, Secretary IRCS Nilgiris District Branch, Thiru Bojan Kothagiri and IRCS Volunteers towards studying the local situtation. Subsequently, IRCS Nilgirs District Branch provided Teaching Aids to the School and also Vehicle for transportation of the School children based on the report submitted by the team. Thiru Ganesh Murthy, Chief Educational Officer distributed the Teaching Aids in the presence of Capt.K.R.Mani, Chairman, IRCS Nilgiris District Branch.

Mock Drill on Fire Fighting & Rescue Methods was organized 16.10.2015 in coordination with District Fire & Rescue Department. Various fire Fighting & Rescue Methods were demonstrated by the Fire Department Officials. Capt. K.R.Mani, Chairman, IRCS Nilgiris District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru Moriss Shantha Cruz, Secretary, IRCS Niligiris District Branch. The Fire & Rescue Official Conducted demonstration on fire fighting methods, types of Fire Extinguisher and transportation of injured persons to the JRC volunteers.

One Day Taluk Level Workshop was held on 06.11.2015 at Ooty. Capt.K.R.Mani, Chairman, IRCS Nilgiris District Branch presided over the function. Demonstration on CPR and Fire Fighting Techniques were handled during the meeting.

THENI DISTRCT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Theni District Branch 67, IIIrd Flood, Collectorate, Theni – 625 531

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : THIRU N.VENKATACHALAM, IAS Vice President : THIRU S.MOHAN Chairman : THIRU R. RAMASAMY Vice Chairman : THIRU M.VASU Treasurer : THIRU N.RAVICHANDRAN Secretary : THIRU MOHAMED BACHA

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : 1 II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 22 IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES

Blood Donation Camps Organized

No. of S.No Date Venue Units Dr.Ambedkar Murporkku Ilaignar Sangam, 1 14.04.2015 Chinnamanur 82 Kammavar Sangam Arts & Science College, 2 16.04.2015 Koduvilarpatti 92 Nadar Saraswathi Engineering College, 3 23.04.2015 Vadaputhupatti 50 4 28.08.2015 Mobile Bus Camp, Periyakulam 52 5 10.05.2015 Kalasam Trust, Theni 58 6 14.05.2015 College of Agriculture & Technology, Gullapuram 56 7 11.06.2015 Theni Medical College Hospital, Theni 62 8 13.06.2015 Malar Mahal, Theni 54

9 20.06.2015 Vivekananda Yuva Parisath & Hindu Munnani, Theni 50 10 15.07.2015 Nadar sarasathi Hr. Sec. School, Theni 190 11 24.07.2015 CPA College, Bodi 115 12 25.07.2015 Krishnan Kovil Mandapam, PC. Patti 62 13 29.07.2015 Govt. Polytechnic Colege, Thekkampatti 89 14 04.08.2015 Theni Anandam Textiles, Theni 81 15 13.08.2015 Mobile Bus Camp, Cumbam 105 16 15.08.2015 Vasavi Club, Theni 32 17 18.08.2015 Photo Studio Assocation, Theni 62 18 15.09.2015 Bharath Niketan Engineering College, Aundipatti 158 19 18.09.2015 Odaipatti PHC, Odaipatti 61 20 19.09.2015 Theni Dist. Rural Development Department, Theni 50 21 01.10.2015 Avudai Achi Mahal, Jakkampatti 101 22 09.10.2015 Urban PHC, Chinnamanur 52 23 15.10.2015 Thiravium College, Kailasapatti 55 24 23.10.2015 Kudalur PHC, Kudalur 103 25 03.11.2015 Sowrastra College, Veerapandi 55 26 18.11.2015 Co-operattive Society, Aundipatti 59 27 26.11.2015 Vijayalakshmi Trust, Theni 109 28 01.12.2015 Kottur Govt. Polytechnic College, Kottur 126 29 02.12.2015 NRT Mahal, Theni 90 30 11.12.2015 HDFC Bank, Theni 63 31 17.12.2015 LS Mill, Muthuthevanpatti 108 32 19.12.2015 Thanthai Periyar Trust, Bodnayakkanur 105 33 29.12.2015 Sinthalaichery PHC, Chinthaichery 52 34 09.01.2016 Muslim League Party, Cumuam 58 35 12.01.2016 Vivekananda Mandram, Cumbum 71 36 14.01.2016 Penny Quck Friends, Chinnamanur 93 37 16.01.2016 Popular Friend of India, Cumbum 160 Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Friends, 38 23.01.2016 Karuvelnayakanpatti 74 39 09.02.2016 Kulasekar Clinic, Theni 141 40 13.02.2016 Ayiravayisa Trust, Aundipatti 59 41 22.02.2016 Govt. Engineering College, Bodi 91 42 25.02.2016 Popular Friend of India, Cumbum 57 43 28.02.2016 TNSTC, Alli Nagaram 74 44 04.03.2016 Thevankar Polytechnic College, Thevathanapatti 60 45 19.03.2016 Athiparasakthi Team, Theni 52 Kammavar Sangam Engineering College, 46 22.03.2016 Koduvilarpatti 119 Total 3748

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 by IRCS, Theni District Branch Hr. Sec. School, Theni. Thiru R. Ramasamy, Secretary IRCS Theni District Branch presided over the function Cakes were distributed to the during the event.

Combined EC, MC and FC Meeting of IRCS Theni District Branch conducted. Thiru S.Mohan, Vice President, IRCS Theni District Branch presided.

60 IRCS Theni District Branch Volunteers assisted the Fire & Rescue Personnel and Police during Veerapandi Festival.

Annual General Meeting of IRCS Theni District Branch for the year of 2014-15 was held on 10.06.2015 at Collecorate, Theni. Thiru N.Venkachalam IAS, District Collector & President, IRCS Theni District Branch presided over the function who appreciated the activities undertaken by the IRCS Theni District Branch.

Human Chain was organized on 26.06.2015 on the occasion of “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”. Thiru N.Venkatachalam, IAS, District Collector, presided over the function in the presence of Chief Educational Officer, Theni, Government Officials and IRCS Theni District Branch Office Bearers. JRC Students from various Schools of Theni Educational District participated.

An awareness Campaign on Road Safety and Wearing Helmet was organized on 01.07.2015. Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch distributed the handbills to the general public towards creating awareness.

First Aid Training was imparted to Govt. Officials on 11.07.2015 at Collectorate Campus. The District Collector preised and inaugurated the Training in the presence of Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch.

IFTAR Party was held on 11.07.2015 at NRT Hal under the leadership of RDO, Theni. Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch participated.

YRC Unit was inaugurated on 23.07.2015 at Govt. Medical College Hospital by Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Thnei District Branch.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 15.07.2015 on the occasion of Former Chief Minister late Thiru Kamarajar’s 113th Birth Day. 186 units of blood were collected and provided to Govt. Medical College Blood Bank.

First Aid Training was conducted in coordination with District Diaster Cell on 20.08.2015 at Collectorate Office, Theni for the Revenue Officials. The District Collector presided over the function in the presence of Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary IRCS Theni District Branch. 130 participants including VAOs and Town Panchayat EOs participated. CPR techniques were demonstrated as part of First Aid Trainig to the Govt. Officials.

Orienation on First Aid & Diaster Management Programme was conducted on 18.09.2015 at NS Girls B.Ed. College. Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch presided over the function.

WASH Activities were carried out on 12.11.2015 at PC Convent Girls Hr. Sec. School, Theni under the leadership of Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch. Dr.C.Jeyachandran, Jt.Secretary and 400 JRC Volunteers participated.

Demonstratation on Disaster Management was conducted on 15.11.2015 in coordination with Fire & Rescue Department. The District Collector, Superintendent of Police and Thiru R.Ramasamy, Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch participated.

MC Meeting was held on 11.01.2016 under the leadership of THiru M.Vasu, Vice Chairman. Thiru R.Ramasamy was elected as Chairman for IRCS Theni District Branch and Thiru A.Mohamed Bach was appointed as Secretary, IRCS Theni District Branch.

To mark the Road Safety Week, an Awareness Rally was conducted on 13.01.2016 and was flagged off by the District Collector, Theni in the presence of Thiru R. Ramsamy, Chairman, IRCS Theni District Branch, Revenue Divisional Officer and IRCS Members.

Orientation Training on First Aid was conducted for Home Gaurds on 21.01.2016. Thiru Mahesh, IPS, Superintendent of Police presided in the presence of Thiru R.Ramasamy, Chairman, IRCS Theni District Branch.

First Aid Training was conducted on 27.01.2016 & 28.01.2016 at NS Arts & Science College. Thiru R. Ramasamy, Chairman, IRCS Theni District Branch presided and inaugurated the First Aid Training. YRC Unit was inaugurated on 29.01.2016 at Govt. Polytechnic College, Kottur. Thiru R Ramasamy, Chairman, IRCS Theni District Branch hoisted Red Cross flag and delivered lecture on Red Cross principles and YRC activities.

IRCS Theni District Branch conducted Blood Donation Camp 09.02.2016. District Collector Theni inagurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru R. Ramasamy, Chairman IRCS Theni District Branch.

TIRUCHIRAPALLI DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tiruchirapalli District Branch Shree Ganesh Towers, 71 & 72, West Bouleward Road, Tiruchirapalli – 620 008 Ph: 8903600007, 9942190785 E-Mail: [email protected]

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : DISTRICT COLLECTOR Vice President : Thiru J.J.L.GANARAJ Chairman : ER.G.RAJASEKARAN Vice Chairman : Thiru SOWMA M.RAJARATHINAM Treasurer : Thiru A.J.J.SENTHIL KUMARR Secretary : Thiru M.JAWAHAR HASAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

On the eve of World Health Day, Tiruchirapalli District Branch organized a Programme on 06.04.2015 in which “ Nila vembu Neer” was distributed for 500 general public , besides distributing 2,000 awareness Pamphlets on health tips at Chatram Bus Stand, Trichy. Joint Secretaries Mr. P.Mohan, Mr.W.Edmond Williams, Life Members and Dr. Elangovan Management Committee Member attended the Programme. Organized Health Awareness Programme along with Tiruchirapalli Corporation and Health Department for the students. 300 Students participated. Er. G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS –Trichy District Branch presided over the Programme.

On 4th April, 2015 Paid Homage by convening Candle light prayer for the Children who died in the Terrorist attack at Israel. Most of the Management Committee members presented. The prayer meeting was presided by Er. G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS – Trichy District Branch in the presence of Dr.D.A. Prabakar, Vice Chairman IRCS- Tamil Nadu State Branch.

On 27th April, 2015 Paid Homage by convening Prayer Meeting, Candle light prayer for Nepal & North India Earthquake victims along with YRC Volunteers of Indra Ganesan Group of Institutions. Mr. P.Mohan, Jt. Secretary, Management Member Mr. Jawhar Hassan, Mr. Manoharraj, Dr.Manimaran, Principal and many members remained present. The prayer meeting was presided by Er. G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS –Trichy District Branch.

On 7th April 2015 Tiruchirapalli District Branch observed “World Health Day” in association with Tiruchirapalli Corporation Health Department and Department of Community Medicines, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Tiruchirapalli, Dr.A.Ramakrishnan, Designated Officers for Food Health, Mrs. Sakunthala, President, Consumer Federation, Prof. Dr.S.Elango, Former Director of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Dr.S.Mariappan, Health Officer, Tiruchirapalli Corporation, Er. Chelluthupillai, President of Hotel Owners Association Managing Director, Sree Sangeetha Restaurant, Red Cross Members, YRC Officers and delegates from various Departments attended the Programme.

Medical Camp was organized on 08.05.2015 at Manikandam Village in association with Wealth Care Hospitals and Research Institute, Trichy on the eve of World Red Cross Day Thiru G.Rajasekarn, Chairman, IRCS Trichy Distict Branch presided over the function. Treasurer, EC Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch, Village Panchayat Leaders and General public attended. 200 general public werebenefitted.

Anti Tobacco Rally was organized on 03.06.2015 in order to create awareness on “No Tobacco use” among general public by the IRCS Trichy District Branch. The Rally was flagged off by Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Tiruchirappalli District Branch. 200 Nursing College Students, Executive Committee members of IRCS Trichy District Branch and general public participated. The Rally commenced at Mahathma Gandhi Government Hospital Tiruchirappalli and ended at Tiruchiarppalli City Corporation Office. The Public and the Press Reporters appreciated the efforts of IRCS Tiruchirappalli District Branch in organizing the Rally effectively.

General Medical Camp was organized in association with Kavery Medical Hospital, Trichy on 06.06.2015 at Ariyavoor. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch inaugurated the Camp in the presence of the Panchayat President, 6 villagers peoples benefited. Managing Committee members of the IRCS Trichy District Branch, other Red Crossers and general public participated. Human Rally was organized on 26.06.2015 in association with Narcotic Prevention, Tamil Nadu Police and Indira Ganesan Engineering College on the occasion of “International Day against Drug and Illicit Trafficking”. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided over the function. Thiru Sanjay Maathoor IPS, Commissioner, Trichy, flagged off the Rally.

The Rally was organized between Major.Saravanan, Memorial Pillar and Trichy Railway station. Thiru Jawahar, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru Manogar Raj and Dr.Elangovan, Managing Committee members, IRCS Trichy District Branch and Thiru Rajesh Kannan, Coordinator attended. 1,197 students from Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges, Nursing Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges participated.

One Day Seminar for JRC Counsellors was organized on 09.07.2015 at Jegan Madha Matric School, Tiruchirapalli. Er G. Rajaseakran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch and Ms. Swarnalatha, DEO participated.

An Awareness Programme on Disaster Risk Reduction was held on 09.07.2015 at TELC Ground. Er. G. Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided over the function. As part of the Programme, demonstration on Search & Rescue, Fire Fighting, and Transportation of Injured person were made by the Fire & Rescue Personnel. 200 JRC /YRC, NSS and NCC Volunteers from different Colleges and Schools participated.

On 10.07.2015 Workshop on Disaster Management was organized at Indira Ganesan College of Education. Rev. Edmond Williams, Thiru. Nasar and Thiru Ezhil Elumalai facilitated the sessions about Disaster Management, Emergency WASH, Hygiene Promotion and Psycho Social Support. 110 YRC, NSS and NCC Volunteers participated. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch felicitated the occasion and distributed Certificates to all the participants. First Aid Training Programme was held on 17.07.2015 for Sub Inspectors of the Special Task Force at Police Training School, Trichy. Thiru. M.Jawahar Hassan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch and Rev.Fr.Dr.Edmond Williams facilitated the session.

Floral Tribute was paid to late Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India on 28.07.2015 at Gandhi (Asthi) Memorial Hall, Trichy. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided. IRCS Volunters, Representatives from Water Aid, Consumer Club and general public participated.

Free Medical Camp was conducted on 08.08.2015 at Sethurappatti Panchayat Union Primary School. Er.G. Rajasekaran, Chairman IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch. 250 general public benefitted. Village Panchayat President, PUP School Headmaster participated. IRCS Life Members Thiru K.Gunasekaran and Dr.D.Sampath made arrangements for the Free Medical Camp.

On 13.08.2015, Awareness Programme on Natural Food, Personal Safety, Road Safety and Free Legal Aid was organized in association with Youth Exnora at Model Park, old Collectorate Complex. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru P.Mohan, Jt.Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch and Thiru R.Manogar Raj, M.C. Member, IRCS Trichy District Branch participated.

Independence Day celebration was organised on 14.08.2015 at Central Prison, Trichy. Cakes were distributed to all prison inmates and Cultural Events also performed by the team headed by Thiru.Mahesh. Thiru R. Murugesan, Superintendent, Central Prison presided over the function. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch delivered special address. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary IRCS Tricy Branch, Thiru.P.Mohan, Jt.Secretary, IRCS Tricy Branch, Dr.Elangovan, Thiru Manohar Raj and Students from Indira Ganesan Engineering College participated. Dr.Sampath anchored the Programme.

Indian Red Cross Society Tiruchirapalli District Branch celebrated Mother Teresa's Birth Anniversary @TMSS Home near Chatiram Bus stand. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru M.Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Tirchy District Branch, Thiru Senthil Kumar, Treasurer, Thiru P.Mohan, Jt.Secretary, EC member Manohar Raj and Thiru George Bernard participated.

Youth Red Cross Unit was inaugurated on 02.09.2015 at Govt. Law College, Trichy. Prof. Dr.M.Mageswaran felicitated the occasion. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided. Dr.J.Vincent Kamraj, Principal & Prof. Govt. Law College, delivered Presidential address. Thiru P.Mohan, M.C. Member, Thiru George Fernad, YRC Sub Committee Member and 200 YRC Volunteers participated. Thiru Jawaharlal Nehru, YRC Coordinator proposed Vote of Thanks.

Three Days Training Programme was organized between 03.09.2015 & 05.09.2015 at Indira Ganesan College of Education, Trichy for the Youth Red Cross Volunteers. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided and inaugurated the Training Programme. Thiru Benjamin and Thiru Thirunavukarasu, JRC Convener facilitated about First Aid. As part of the Training, saplings were planted by YRC Volunteers in Indira Ganesan College of Education Campus. Thiru Sheik Nasar, NDRT Member, facilitated the session on Disaster Management. Er. G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch distributed the Certificates to YRC Volunteers. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru George Bernard, YRC District Organizer and M.C. Members participated.

Thiru R.Manogar Raj, E.C. Member IRCS Trichy District Branch rescued persons injured due to Road Accident and assisted them in getting hospitalized through 108 Ambulance Service on 20.10.2015. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch visited the hospital and consoled the injured persons in the presence of Thiru K.Palanisamy, District Collector, Thiru Muralidharan, Dean, Govt.Hospital, E.C.Members and IRCS Life Members. Further, he assisted to transport the deceased to their respective places through FHS vehicle.

Blood Donation Camp was held on 22.10.2015 at Police Community Hall, K.K.Nagar. Thiru Sanjay Mathoor, Police Commissioner, Trichy was the Special Invitee who donated blood and encouraged all the Police officials for blood donation.

Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch, IRCS Sri Rangam M.C. Members and IRCS Trichy District Branch Life Members participated. 43 units of blood were collected during the camp.

Dengue Awareness Programme was organized between 05.10.2015 and 16.10.2015 in association with Municipal Corporation of Trichy. As per the instructions from Thiru K.Palanisami IAS, IRCS Trichy District Branch conducted the Dengue Awareness Programme in the following places:-

Date Name of the Place Programme 05.10.2015 Ward -19 Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Volunteers from Anna University Engineering College. Tmt. Vijayalakshmi, Municipal Commissioner presided in the presence of Dr.Geetha Rani, Sanitary Officer, M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. Ward -05 Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Melachindamani Volunteers from Jamal Mohamed Arts & Science College. Dr.Elangovan, M.C. Member, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch.

06.10.2015 Ward -19, Madurai Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Road Volunteers from Indira Ganesan Engineering College Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. Ward -09, Nandi Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Temple & Kila Volunteers from Chirsturaj Arts & Science Chindamani College. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. 07.10.2015 Ward – 19, Pillama Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Nagar, Eda Street, Volunteers from Indira Ganesan Engineering Varaganari College. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch.

08.10.2015 Ward – 09, Kila Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Chindamani & Andal Volunteers from Indira Ganesan Engineering Street College. Thiru Senthil Kumar, Treasurer, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch.

09.10.2015 Ward – 38, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC K.Saathanur & Police Volunteers from Anna University College of Quarters Engineering. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. 10.10.2015 Ward – 28, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Ariyamangalam & Volunteers from Anna University College of Kamarajar Street Engineering. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. 11.10.2015 Ward – 28, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Ariyamangalam & Volunteers from Urumu Dhanalakshmi Arts & Abdullah Nagar Science College. Thiru Gunasekaran, Life Member IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of M.C.Members & Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch. 12.10.2015 Ward – 28, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Ariyamangalam Volunteers from Anna University College of Engineering. Er.G.Rajasekaran Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru Senthilkumar, Treasurer, IRCS Trichy District Branch and Thiru Gunasekaran, Life Member, IRCS Trichy District Branch. 13.10.2015 Ward – 28, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Ariyamangalam Volunteers from Anna University College of Engineering. Red Cross Life Members also participated in the camp. Ward – 29, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Ariyamangalam Volunteers from Umuru Dhanalakshmi Arts & Science College. Red Cross Life Members participated. 14.10.2015 Ward – 34, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Subramaniyapuram, Volunteers from Jamal Mohamed Arts & Science Sundaraj Nagar & College. Red Cross Life Members participated. Kesavan Nagar 15.10.2015 Ward – 34, Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Subramaniyapuram, Volunteers from Govt. Law College. Thiru Pandiyan Street, R.Manogar Raj and other Red Cross Life Pannerselvam Street, Members participated. Kallar Street 16.10.2015 Ward – 33, TVS Toll Door to Door Pamphlet Distribution by the YRC Gate, Circuit House, Volunteers from Govt. Law College. Ulognathapuram, Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy Kallukuzhi District Branch, presided in the presence of Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch. M.C. Members and Life Members of IRCS Trichy District Branch.

Sweets and Crackers were distributed to the inmates of Airport Old Age & Children Home on 10.11.2015 on the eve of Deepavali by Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch. A Special Lunch was provided to all inmates during the occasion. Thiru Jawahar Hasan, Secretary, IRCS Trichy District Branch, Thiru Senthil Kumar, Treasurer, IRCS Trichy District Branch and M.C. Members participated.

TIRUPPUR DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Tiruppur District Branch, SF No. 651, Lakshmi Kalyana Mandapam Road, Kullathupalaym, Palladam Road, Tiruppur – 641 605.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : DISTRICT COLLECTOR Vice President : DR.V.N.K. KESHAVAN Chairman : THIRU M.SHANMUGA VADIVEL Vice Chairman : THIRU N.CHANDRAN Treasurer : THIRU S. RAJU Secretary : THIRU R.DAMODHARAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Children Day was celebrated on 11.11.2015 at T.K.T. College of Education. Prof.Purushothaman, presided in the presence of Thiru M.Selvaraj, President, PTA. Tmt.Anbuselvi, Head Mistress, welcomed the gathering. Various competitions were organized to mark the occasion and Prizes were distributed to winners of the competitions by Thiru M.Shanmuga Vadivel, Chairman, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch and Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch. Tmt.Sagaya Dhanamalini proposed Vote of Thanks.

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 15.11.2015 at Municipal Middle School, Tiruppur. Thiru R. Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch presided over the function. A Session on Importance of Personal Hygiene was detailed to the students. Proper Hand Washing Techniques were demonstrated by the Health Experts. IRCS Life Members and JRC Counsellors participated.

General Health Checkup Camp was organized in association with, Rotary Clubs and Indian Medical Association on 25.11.2015 at A.G. Hospital, Tiruppur. Dr.A.Muruganathan, M.D., Vice – President, IRCS TNB inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch, Rotary Governors Thiru P.R.Kumar, Thiru Vaithiyanathan and Thiru Varadarajan. Patients were screened for Bone Density, Blood Pressure and Diabetes during the Camp. Rtn. R.Purusothaman, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Flood Relief Materials like, Bed Sheets, Lungis, Towels, Hygiene Kits, Dress Materials, Plastic Mats and Children Dress worth Rs.1,75,000/- were handed over to Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch on 07.12.2015 for distributing to the Flood Affected people in Chennai. Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch and other Red Cross Members from IRCS Tiruppur participated.

Dr.A.Muruganathan, M.D. Vice President, IRCS TNB honoured by All Rotary Clubs of Tiruppur Region on his selection as Dean, IMA.

Orientation on First Aid was organized 12.12.2015 at Front Line Hr. Sec. School, Tiruppur. Thiru Durai Thulasi Manickkam imparted the First Aid Training to the Students. Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch presided over the function.

Relief Materials worth Rs. 4,50,000/- were distributed in association with Rotary South and distributed to the Flood Affected communities in Cuddalore District. Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch, Rotary Club Members and Kattumannar Kovil Sub Branch members participated.

Pulse Polio Camp was organized in association with Health Department on 17.01.2015. Thiru R.Damodharan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruppur District Branch presided and inaugurated the Camp.

TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tirunelveli District Branch Red Cross Building, 242, Tiruchendur Road, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli. 627 002.

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : DR.M.KARUNAGARAN, IAS Vice President : THIRU VIJAYAKUMAR Chairman : DR.D.A.PRABAKAR, Vice Chairman : THIRU J.JEBASINGH SELWYN Treasurer & Secretary : THIRU SUBBIAH

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:-

Tirunelveli Disrict Branch organized two days First Aid Training on 10.04.2015 & 11.04.2015 for the JRC Students of Lakshmi Nickethan School, Ambasamudram. 62 Students participated. Thiru S.Vairavaraj, Thiru M .Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Thiru Thirugnanasambandam and Dr. Karthikeyan imparted the First Aid Training.

On 13th & 14th April 2015 First Aid Training Programme was conducted for YRC Students from MDT Hindu College. 49 Students participated.

On 24.04.2015 Blood Donation Camp was organized at Ramco Industries, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli. The Blood Bank Team of Tirunelveli Medical College co-ordinated this Camp and collected 35 Units of Blood.

Two days Disaster Management Training was conducted on 24.04.2015 & 25.04.2015 by the District Branch for the Students of P.S. Nursing College. 55 Students participated. Mr. S.Vairavaj, Mr. M.Chockalingam and Mr. Thirugnanasambandam imparted the Training.

Free Drawing class for the children was organized between 29.04.15 and 05.05.15 at IRCS Tirunelveli Training Centre in order to use the summer holidays fruitfully by the children. 30 children were benfitted for whom Certificates were distributed in the presence of Mr.M.Chocklingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli District by Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch.

Free Silambam training was conducted from 06.05.15 to 16.05.15 for children at IRCS Tirunelveli office. 40 children participated in this training. Certificates were also distributed to the students in presence of Mr.M.Chocklingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli District by Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch.

Blood Donation camp was organized on the eve of World Red Cross Day in presence of Mr.M.Chocklingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli Branch. Mr.Suresh Kumar IPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police has inaugurated the Camp. Mrs.Suthanthiralakshmi, Governee, Lion District was the Special Guest. 56 units of blood were collected by the Medical Hosptical Team.

First Aid training was imparted on 11.05.15 and 12.05.15 and 29 students participated. Mr.S.Vairavarajan, Mr.Thirugnanasambandam and Dr.Karthikeyan were the Resource Persons.

Free Yoga Training was organized between 15.05.15 and 21.05.15 at IRCS Office Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch presided over the function. Mr.M.Chockalingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Mr.Manohar, District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Tirunelveli and Mr.S.Sunthanthiralakshmi, Governor, Lion District participated.

The Executive Committee Meeting of IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch was organized on 17.05.2015.

Appreciation Certificates and Mementoes were distributed to the toppers of HSC/SSLC examination held during May 2015 towards encouraging their studies by Dr.Karunagaran, IAS, District Collector. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch and Mr.M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch participated. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch, Mr.J.Jebasingh Selwyn, Vice Chairman, Mr. M. Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch and 20 SDRT volunteers assisted the rescue operation conducted by the Fire Service personnel on 27.05.15 at St.Xavier Church and 3 dead bodies were recovered from the debris.

World Anti Tobacco Day was observed on 31.05.15 at V.O.C. Ground, Palayamkottai. Dr.Karungaran IAS, District Collector presided over the function. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch and Mr.M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tiunelveli District Branch participated.

Blood Testing Laboratory and E.C.G. Testing units were initiated on 08.06.2015 in the premises of IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch. Dr.Karunagaran,IAS, District Collector, Tirunelveli presided over the function and inagurated the new Blood Testing Laboratory Unit.

Dr.Harish L Metha, Chirman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch inaugurated the E.C.G. unit in the presence of Thiru M.Senthilnathan, Hon.Treasurer, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch, Thiru J.Jebasing Selwyn, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Thiru M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Dr.Premchandran, Dr.Ajith Inigo and E.C Members, IRCS Tirunelveli, District Branch.

IRCS Tirunelveli Laboratary offers various testing facilities, i.e., Diabetics, E.C.G.Test, Blood Glucose Test, Urinal Test, Master Health Checksup to the general public at reasonable rates. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli, District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Chain and Work Shop were organized on 14.06.2015 at IRCS Tirunelveli Office in association with Idaya Jothi Nursing College, Tirunelveli on the eve of World Blood Donors Day, in the presence of Mrs.Suja Vennisha, Principal, Idaya Jothi Nursing College,Tirunelveli. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli presided over the function. Dr.Manimala, Chief Medical Officer, Government Blood Bank, Tirunelveli delivered the presidential address. Thiru J.Jebasing Selwyn, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli, Thiru M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch and general public participated.

Human Chain and Rally were organized on 26.06.2015 at Tirunelveli Bus Stand on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Thiru Murgan, IPS Commissioner, Tirunelveli flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru Sureshkumar and Thiru Rajan, Asst.Commissioners Thiru Syed, Chairman, Annai Hajira College, Thiru M.Chockalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Thiru Jhon Benjamin, Inspector, CBCID and Thiru J.Jebasingh, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli participated.

Handbills were distributed to the general public in order to create awareness on drug abuse. 300 YRC / JRC volunteers from Sacred Heart College, Matheeda Hindu College and various Schools participated.

Human Chain was organized on 12.08.2015 on the occasion of Geneva Conventions Day at V.O.C. ground, Palayamkottai. Dr.Karunagaran, I.A.S., District Collector inaugurated the function in the presence of Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, District Coordinator, TANSACS and YRC Coordinator, Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University. Brochures on Red Cross Emblem was received by Registrar, M.S.University from District Collector. Elocution competitions were conducted for the JRC /YRC Volunteers. Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch presided over the function in the presence of Thiru J. Jebasingh Selwyn, Vice Chairman, Thiru M.Chockalingam, Secretary IRCS Tirunelveli and Thiru Rajakumar Arulanandam, YRC Coordinator.

On 14th & 15th of August, First Aid Training was conducted. 38 Students from St.Annammal Hr. Sec. School, Koodangulam participated. Thiru S. Vairavaraj, facilitated the Training Programme.

Disaster Management Training was conducted between 25.08.15 and 26.08.15 for Tahsildars from Tirunelveli District at Collectorate Complex, Tirunelveli. Dr.G.Ajith Inigo, M.S. (Ortho), Dr.Praksah Bose and Thiru S. Vairavaraj, facilitated the Training Programme.

On 27th & 28th, First Aid Training was imparted to the students of Anna University, Tirunelveli. Thiru V.Subramaniam, Red Cross Liaison Officer and Thiru S.Vairavaraj, conducted the Training Programme.

First Aid Training was imparted to 250 students on 9th & 10th October 2015. Thiru M.Chockkalingam, Secretary, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Thiru S.Vairavaraj, DM & FA Trainer, Thiru J.Jebasingh Selwyn, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch and Dr.Karthikeyan, conducted the Training Programme.

On 10.10.2015, World Mental Health Day was observed by organizing Human Chain at V.O.C.Ground, Palayamkottai. Dr.Panneerselvam, M.D., Director, Sneha Mental Health Centre presided in the presence of Red Cross Members.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 12.10.2015 at Tirunelveli Medical College Blood Bank. Dr.Karunagaran, IAS District Collector inaugurated the camp. Subsequently, Blood Donation Camp was held at M.D.T. Hindu College, Tirunelveli. 63 units of Blood collected by the Medical College Blood Bank.

Disaster Risk Reduction Day was observed in coordination District Fire & Rescue Department. The Fire & Rescue officials demonstrated the water rescue methods in Tamiraparani River.

On 15.10.2015, Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Manonmaniam Sundarnar University. Simultaneously, Global Hand Washing Day was observed at M.D.T. Hindu Hr. Sec. School.

Mass Cleaning programme was conducted on 18.10.2015 at District Science Centre, Tirunelveli in association with Lions Club. Students from JRC and NSS participated.

On 19.10.2015, World Osteoporosis Day was observed by organizing awareness Rally in association with Indian Medical Association. The Rally organized between Vivekananda Vidhyashram and District Science Centre.

A send –off function for the Junior Red Cross Volunteers for their participation in Inter State JRC Camp at Kurukshetra, Haryana was held on 07.12.2015. Dr. M.Karunagaran IAS, District Collector & President of IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch, Thiru Senthilkumar IAS, Additional Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Health Department and Dr.D.A.Prabkar, Chairman IRCS Tirunelveli District Branch participated.

TIRUVARUR DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Tiruvarur District Branch Thanjavur Main Road, (Near Collecotorate, Vilamal Post, Ammaiyaapan (Via) Tiruvarur. 613 701 Ph: 04366-227905 E-Mail- indianredcross @gmail.com OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Dr. M.MATHIVANAN, IAS Vice President : DR.P.TAMILZARASAN Chairman : THIRU R.S.RAJAKUMAR Vice Chairman : THIRU A.V.BALU Treasurer : THIRU S.SWAMINATHAN Secretary : THIRU J.VARADARAJAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : 1 II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 13 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

Activities:-

World Red Cross Day was celebrated on 11.05.2016 at V.S. Boys School. Thiru Vaduganathan, Correspondent inaugurated the Programme. Thiru S. Manivannan, YRC Programme Officer and Thiru S. Senthilkumar, JRC Convener explained about Principles, History and Emblem of Red Cross. IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Bearers attended.

Two Days First Aid Training was conducted on 27.05.2016 & 28.05.2016 for the Health Promoters under IPCD Project.

Meeting for the Health Presonnel was held on 30.05.2015. 2 Block Level Medical Officers, 5 VHNs and 40 Health Promoters attended. Medical Offiers explained about importance of Personal Hygiene among Adolescent Girls.

Human Chain was organized in association with Youth Red Cross and Junior Red Cross on 26.06.2015 on the occasion of “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”. The Human Chain was organized between Municipal Office and Gowri Samy Middle School, Tiruvarur. Thiru Jeyachandran IPS, Superintendent of Police, Tiruvarur presided over the function who flagged off the Human Rally in the presence of Thiru R.S.Rajkumar, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Thiru J.Varadarajan, Secretary IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch welcomed the gathering.

Thiru P.Manivannan, YRC Program Officer, Thiru P.Senthil Kumar, JRC Conveners, YRC Program Officers and Students from various colleges attended. Pamphlets were distributed to the general public in order to create awareness on drug abuse. The Human Chain was organized between Municipal Office and Gowri Samy Middle School, Tiruvarur. Thiru Jeyachandran IPS, Superintendent of Police distributed certificates to the participants.

On 12.08.2015, Geneva Conventions Day was observed by organizing Human Rally. Thiru M. Mathivanan IAS, District Collector flagged off the Rally in the presence of IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Bearers.

DDRT Meeting was conducted on 29.08.2015 at IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Campus. 50 DDRT Members participated.

On 26.08.2015, Independence Day was celebrated at IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Premises. Mr. Mannayadevan, MC Member hoisted the National Flag. IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Bearers, Staff and general public attended.

Annual General Meeting was held on 25.11.2015 at District Collectorate Complex. Thiru T. Mohan Raj, Addl. Collector (I/c) inaugurated the Meeting. IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch Office Bearers and Life Members participated. Annual Accounts and Audit Reports of IRCS Tiruvarur for the Year 2014-15 were submitted and ratified.

Awarness Programme on HIV/AIDS was conducted on the eve of World AIDS Day at Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Arts College, Senthamangalam. 250 YRC Volunteers attented.

Five Truck of Relief Materials, like, Blankets, Korai Mats, Dhotis, Sarees, Hygiene Kits and Biscuits were collected from the donors, IRCS Life Members and general public. These Relief Materails were dispatched to Kancheepuram and Cuddalore Districts. Thiru M.Kamaraj, Honorable Minister for Food, Govt. of Tamil Nadu flagged off and inaugurated the function in the presence of Thiru J. Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch and District Collector.

Road Safety Week was observed during January 2016. Stickering Campaign and Distribution of Pamphlets were undertaken towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru Rajkumar, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru J. Varadarajan, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvarur District Branch. Govt. Officials and YRC Volunteers from Govt. Arts & Science College, Tiruvarur participated.

15 Blood Donation Camps were conducted and 1137 Units of Bloods were collected during this year 2015-16.

TIRUVANNAMALAI DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tiruvannamalai District Branch 18, Arulmigu Gopal Pillai Koil Street, Tiruvannamalai

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : Thiru A.GNANASEKARAN IAS Vice President : Thiru S.PALANI Chairman : Thiru P.INDIRARAJAN Vice Chairman : Thiru M.MANNULINGAM Treasurer : Thiru N.SHANMUGAM Secretary : Thiru G.ARULMANI

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : 1 III. Life Member : 4 IV. Life Associate : -

ACTIVITIES:- On 07.04.2015, World Halth Day was observed by distribution of Awareness Pamphlets and Garlanding photo of Jean Hery Dunant.

World Red Cross Day was celebrated on 08.05.2015 at Hotel Ganesh International. Thiru R. Murugan, Tahsildar garlanded the photo of Jean Henry Dunant.

Awareness camp on Indra Dhanush Vaccine was organized in association with Exnora on 21.05.2015 at Amaravathy Murugiayyan Hr. Sec. School, based on the suggestion from Thiru A.Gnanasekaran, IAS, District Collector and Thiru N. Balachandar, Chairman, Tiruvannamalai Municipality Mrs.R.Sultan, Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai Municipality inaugurated the camp by lightening the Kuthuvilakku. Mr.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai and Exnora welcomed the gathering.

Dr.P.Ajanda, Chief Medical Officer, Tiruvannmalai Municipality, emphasized the general public to make use of the free camp organized by the Government of Tamil Nadu and ensure that all pregnant women, new born babies and children below two years are vaccinated as this vaccine will give protection against 9 dreaded killer diseases.

Dr.Rama Priaya, Medical Officer, Anna Nagar Municipality, Tiruvannamalai, Dr.Indumathi, Government Headquarters Hospital, Mrs.Eswari, Mother and Child Welfare Officer, Headmaster, Red Cross Members, Exnora Members and Sanitary Inspector participated. Thiru D.Nedumaran, Assistant, Tiruvannamalai, Municipality proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Human Chain was organized in association with Video Piracy Prevention Police and District Educational Departments on 26.06.2015 on the eve of “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai welcomed the gathering. Thiru R.Ponni, SP, inaugurated the programme. Hand Bills were distributed to the general public in order to create awareness on drug abuse.

Thriru K.Jaiprakash, SI, Video Piracy Prevention, Tiruvannamalai, Town Inspectors Thiru Gunasekaran, Thiru Ramesh, Thiuru S.G.Sowndirajan, SI, Video Piracy Prevention, Thiru S.Karunanidhi, SI, Video Piracy Prevention and Thiru K.Yuvaraj, Head Constable and 300 students from V.G.N Matric School, Vision Matric School, Krishna Vidya Matric School, Gandhinagar Matric School, Annamalaiyar Matric School and Ramana Maharishi Matric School participated. WASH Awarness Programme was held in association with Junior Red Cross during July 2015 in five different Schools at Tiruvannamalai. Thiru. P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai inaugurated the Programmme.

The above said Hand Wash Programme was organized at Krishna Vidyamandhir Matric Hr. Sec. School, Amaravathi Murugaiyan Girls High School, Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Periya Kolapadi, Kumaran Matric School, Kilnaachipattu and Ameen Hr. Sec. School, Somasipadi.

Thiru Krishna Gajandiran, Founder, Krishna Vidyamandhir Matric Hr. Sec. School, Thiru Preya, Head Master, Amaravathi Murugaiyan Girls High School, Thiru Vengatesan, Head Master, Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Periya Kolapadi, Tmt. Umadevi Muthukumaran, Registrar, Kumaran Matric School, Kilnaachipattu and Thiru Jai Sankar, Head Master, Ameen Hr. Sec. School, Somasipadi presided over the function.

Thiru. P.Indira Rajan, Chairman, demonstrated the hand wash techniques to the students and facilitated the sessions with regard to the Water and Sanitation.

Thiru.Govindasami, DEO explained about basics of Dengue and insisted the students to avoid water stagnation in their homes. Thiru N. Shanmugam Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru V.Prabulingam, Administrative Secretary, JRC Counsellors Thiru Cheyar Govindan, Thiru V.Thiruvasagam, Thiru Murugan and Thiru Vengatraman participated. Thiru A.Narayanan, JRC Convener and Thiru. G.Kumar, Jt. Inspector made arrangements.

Indian Red Cross Society Tiruvannamalai District Branch had paid Homage to former President of India late Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalaam in association with District Tamil Sangam, Bharathiyar Tamil Sangam and Exnora on 30.07.2015. Thiru N. Shanmugam, Secretary, Tamil Sangam welcomed the gathering in the presence of Prof.R.Krishnamurthy, Secretary Exnora, Thiru P.Kuppan, Vice-President, District Tamil Sangam, Smt.Tamil Selvi Kamalakannan and Thiru Krishna Gajendiran.

Prof.K.Manickkam,Principal, Govt. Arts College garlanded the photo of Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Thiru Nagarajan, P.G.Govindarajan, Thiru Seenivasa Vardhan, Thiru Murthy, Thiru Vengetasan, Dr. Sri Kannan and Lion.V.C.Ganesan participated. Thiru S. Balamurugan, Hon.Treasurer, Tamil Sangam proposed Vote of Thanks. Geneva Conventions Day was observed on 22.08.2015 by this Branch. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch garlanded the Photo of Jean Henry Dunant.

A function on Free Distribution of Tailoring Machine was held on 07.09.2015. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch presided and distributed the Tailoring Machine Unit to Ms.Priaya towards promotion of her livelihood. Thiru M.Mannulingam, Vice President, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru G.Arulmani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru N.Shanmugam, Tresurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru V.Prabulingam, Administrative Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru Sampath, Vice Patron IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch and Ms.Latha, Executive Member IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch participated.

A Tripatriate Function to celebrate “World Youth Day” “World Humanity Day” and “World Literacy Day” was held on 08.09.2015 at Sri Shakthi Polytechnic College. Thiru N. Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch and Thiru L. Prabhulingam, Admin. Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch attended.

New Office Bearers for IRCS Polur Sub Branch were elected on 19.09.2015 by Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch in the presence Thiru G. Babu, Tahsildar.

On 28.09.2015, New Office Bearers for IRCS Vandavasi Sub Branch were elected by Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch.

Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch felicitated and delievered Special Address during JRC Training Programme held on 30.09.2015 at Kumaran Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Kilanachipattu. Thiru Govindasamy, DEO presided over the function.

Three Days JRC Counsellors Workshop was held on 28.10.2015. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch addressed the gathering in the presence of Thiru Sivagnanam, DEO.

Jean Henry Dunant’s 106th Memorial Day was observed on 29.10.2015 at Shanmuga Factory Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Thiru P. Indirarajan, paid floral tribute to photo of Jean Henry Dunant in the presence of Thiru G.Arulmani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru S.Arunagir, Head Master, Thiru N.Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch and School Teachers. Tree saplings were planted in the campus as part of the Programme.

International Disaster Risk Reduction Day was observed on 13.10.2015 at Amaravathi Murugaiyan Girls Hr. Sec. School. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch addressed the gathering.

On 15.10.2015, Global Hand Washing Day and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s Birth Day was celebrated. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch addressed the gathering.

On 17.10.2015, Saplings were planted to mark Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s Birth Day at SKV Internation School. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch addressed the gathering in the presence of Thiru Sivagnanam, DEO.

Tripatriate Function was held on 30.10.2015 at Sengadu Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Cheyyar. Dr. M. Aarthi IAS, Sub Collector presided and addressed the gathering. Saplings were planted and Educational Aids were distributed. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch and Thiru A.B. Mathavan, Chairman, IRCS Cheyyar Sub Branch felicitated.

On 30.10.2015, Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch felicitated and distributed the Certificates to the JRC Counsellors.

JSSK Project was inaugurated on 19.11.2015 by Thiru N. Mukkur N. Subramanian, Hon’ble Minister in the presence of Thiru A. Gnanasekaran IAS, District Collector and Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch.

On 04.12.2015, Muniswaran Temple Annathaana Kuzhu, Tiruvannamalai donated Biscuits and Bread Packets worth Rs. 10,000/- for distributing to the flood affected victims in Chennai. Thiru M.Mannulingam, Vice President, Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru G.Arul Mani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru N. Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, E.C. Members, Thiru Ladha Prabulingam, Thiru Krishanan, Thiru Gajendiran, Paavalar Kuppan, Thiru Murugan, President, Muniswaran Temple Annathaana Kuzhu, Thiru Adambai, Thiru Krishnamurthy, Thiru Shanmugam and others participated.

On 08.12.2015, based on the Flood Relief Appeal made in the Press media by IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru V.K.Ramu Thenmozhi, Founder, Kannan Pachaiyammal Trust donated 16 Boxes of Biscuits worth Rs. 10,000/- for distributing to the flood affected victims to Tmt. Uma Maheswari, Divisional Revenue Officer presided in the presence of Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru Pannerselvam, Tahsildar, Thiru G.Arul Mani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru N. Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru K.Pasubathi, E. C. Member, Thiru S.Krishnakumar, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai Sub Branch and Thiru Chandrasekar, Civil Supplies

Thiru A.Gnanasekaran, IAS, District Collector & President, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch received the Cheque for Rs.25000/- towards Chief Minister Flood Relief Fund and Rs.50,000 to IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch from Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch on 09.12.2015 at Collectorate. Thiru M.Mannulingam, Vice President Thiru G.Arul Mani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru N. Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamalai participated.

First Aid Training was organised from 29.12.15 to 30.12.2015 at Ameen High School, Tiruvannamalai. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamali District Branch garlanded the photo of Jean Henry Dunant and Inaugurated the First Aid Training. Thiru A. Narayanan, JRC Convener welcomed the gathering. Thiru S.J.Suriyanarayanan, First Aid lecturer and Adv.S.Prakash imparted First Aid Training and CPR techniques were demonstrated by using Manikins to the students. 212 students benefitted. Thiru G.Arulmani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamali District Branch, Thiru N.Shanmugam, Treasurer, IRCS Tiruvannamali District Branch, Thiru Venkatraman, Treasurer, JRC, Thiru Janab Jinnah, Thiru G.A.Pachaiyappan, Thiru Prabhu, Thiru Deivakumar and Thiru Syed Rizwan participated. Thiru S.Murugan, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

Pulse Polio Camp was organized in coordination with Tiruvannamalai Municipality and Exnora on 17.01.2016 at Water Tank Centre. Polio Drops were administered to the Children aging between 0 to 5 years. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch, Thiru A.Sulthana, Municipal Commissioner and other members participated.

On 17.01.2016, Medical Awareness Camp on Diabetes and Blood Grouping was held at Sri Puthirakameteeswar Temple. Thiru D.H. Gururaja Rao, Taluk Chairman presided over the function. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru R.V.Shanmugam, Taluk Secretary.

AGM for Arni Taluk Branch was conducted on 17.01.2016 under the leadership of Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai and new Office Bearers were elected for IRCS Arni Taluk Branch.

Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch Branch distributed the Pamphlets about Drug Abuse during YRC Programme Organized at Sri Sakthi Polytechic College. Thiru G.Arulmani, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch participated.

On 24.01.2016, Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch Branch distributed the Pamphlets about Drug Abuse at Sri Balasubramaniar Swamy Temple.

Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch received Appreciation Certificate from Thiru A.Gnanasekaran IAS, Collector & President, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch during 67th Republic Day Function on 26.01.2016 for Relief

Services carried out by IRCS Tiruvannamalai during recent floods.

IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch organized Two Days First Aid Training on 17.02.2016 & 18.02.2016 for the Kalasapakkam Aravindar Arts and Science College, Tiruvannamalai. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch inaugurated the Training.

On 22.02.2016 & 23.02.2016, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch organized Two Days First Aid Training for the Kalasapakkam Aravindar Arts and Science College, Tiruvannamalai. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch inaugurated the Training.

Hon. Justice Thiru R. Mahadevan, Madras High Court presented Appreciation Certificate to Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch for having Donated to IRCS TNB for undertaking flood relief activities for the cause of Flood affected victims, a function held on 19.03.2016 at Hotel Ramada, Chennai in the presence of Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB, Dr.D.A.Prabakar, Vice Chairman, Thiru M. Senthilnathan, Hon. Treasurer, IRCS TNB, Thiru M.S.M. Nasruddin, General Secretary, IRCS TNB and Thiru Narayanan A.K., Administrative Secretary, IRCS TNB.

World TB Day was observed on 24.03.2016 at Conference Hall, SKP Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai. Thiru P. Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch presided in the presence of Red Cross Tiruvannamalai District Branch Office Bearers.

TIRUVALLUR DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tiruvallur District Branch District Collectorate, PD Section Tiruvallur – 602 001.

OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : THIRU K. VEERA RAGHAVA RAO, IAS (01.04.2015 – 01.01.2016) : TMT. E.SUNDARAVALLI, IAS (22.01.2016 To Till Date) Vice President : THIRU K. MUTHU Chairman : THIRU M.SELVARAJ Vice Chairman : THIRU P. VELMURUGAN Treasurer : THIRU M.V. ELUMALAI Secretary : THIRU P.R.NAGENDIRAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 31 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : 7 ACTIVITIES:-

Blood Donation Camps Organized

S.No Date Venue No. of units collected 1 25.08.2015 DRBCC Hindu College, Pattabiram. 234 2 28.08.2015 Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science & 40 Technology, Kzundhalur.

IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch observed / celebrated the following International / National Days in Tiruvallur District during this reporting period.

World Yog Day – 21.06.2015. Internationational Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking – 26.06.2015. World Blood Donors Day – 01.07.2015 World Population Day – 11.07.2015 Independence Day – 15.08.2015 Road Safety Week – 10.01.2016 National Voters Day – 25.01.2016 Republic Day – 26.01.2016

Flood Relief Materials Distribution Details:- IRCS Tiruvaur District Branch distributed the Relief materials in below mentioned area during this year. 27.11.2015 SadayanKuppam 09.12.2015 Veera Raghava Puram 11.12.2015 Nediyam 14.12.2015 Chitrambakkam 16.12.2015 Uthukottani, Goyathoppu Colony 17.12.2015 ChengathaKulam, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kamarajar Nagar. 22.12.2015 Senjiagaramodaikandigai. 24.12.2015 Thirukandalam Anna Nagar Irular Colony 29.12.2015 Ambattur, Kallikuppam.

WASH Awarness Programme was held on 22.07.2015 at Thiruvallur Municipal Hr. Sec. School, Thiruvallur. Thiru. A.Baskaran, Chairman, Thiruvallur Municipalilty inaugurated the programme. Thiru. Viswanathan, Municipal Commissioner, Thiru Ezhilarasan, President Municipal Co-operative Bank, Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Thiruvallur District Branch, Thiru.M. Selvaraj, Treasurer, IRCS Thiruvallur District Branch, Thiru.M.V.Elumalai, EC Member, IRCS Thiruvallur District Branch Thiru. A.Nagarajan, Sanitary Inspector, Thiru.Mohan, Head Master, Tmt.Mohana Sundari and Thiru N.Jeyakumar, District Extension Education Officer participated.Thiru K.Kumareswaran, CFMR Facilitator facilitated the session with regard to Emergency Water Supply, Personal Hygiene, Psycho Support, Disaster Management and hand wash methods to the students during the training. 162 students participated. Awareness exhibition was also arranged for the students and Pamphlets were distributed by Thiru. A.Nagarajan, Sanitary Inspector, Thiruvallur Municipality.

Youth Red Cross unit at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology Kozundhalur, Tiruvallur District was inaugurated by Thiru.K.Veera Raghava Rao I.A.S., District Collector & President, IRCS Tiruvallur District. YRC flag was hoisted in the presence of Thiru.P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch.

Free Medical Camp was organized in association with A.C.S. Medical College on 29.08.2015 at Palavakkam, High School. Thiru P.Nagendiran, Secretary IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided over the function. Free Screening, Medical Advice and necessary Medicine were distributed to the beneficiaries.

Relief Materials were distributed to the Flood Affected People in B.Veeraragavapuram, Tiruvallur District. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided and distributed the Relief Items, such as Dhoti, Saree, Blanket, Kitchen Set and Mat.

General Medical Camp was organized on 27.12.2015 in association with Chennai Metro Consumer Rights Protection Centre, Tamil Nadu & Pondichery Consumer Clubs Federation and FETCOT at Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, Thiru M.Selvaraj, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided in the presence of Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch, FETCOT representatives Adv.X.Selvam Sowndar, Thiru Palanivelu, Thiru L. Rajendiran, Thiru M.Baskaran, Thiru M.Nagarajan, Thiru P.Palani, Thiru K.Elango, Thiru M.Dhanraj, Thiru C.R.Rajasekaran, S.Christobar, Thiru D.Rajkumar, Thiru A.Mahimaidoss and Thiru Jeevan. Dr.V.Rajendiran, DDHS. Medical Team headed by Dr.P.Elango, from Sri Ramachadira Medical University, Nurses Tmt. Manogari, Thiru Dhanraj, Para Medical Staff Ms.Gowtami and Mrs.Abinaya the camps. 150 beneficiaries benefitted.

Cultural Programme was organized on 25.01.2016 by the Youth Red Cross Volunteers from Thirumurugan Arts College, Tiruvallur on the eve of National Voters Day towards creating awareness among general public. Tmt.E.Sundaravalli IAS, District Collector presented the Awards to the Winners in presence of Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch.

Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch received the Appreciation Certificate from Tmt.E.Sundaravalli, IAS, Collector & President, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch during 67th Republic Day Function on 26.01.2016 for Relief Services carried out by the IRCS during recent Tamil Nadu floods.

One Day Taluk Level Dissemination Workshop was organized on 02.02.2016 at District Collectorate Conference Hall. Tmt. E.Sundaravalli, IAS, District Collector & President, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch presided and felicitated the occasion. Thiru P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch, explained about History, Components, Principles of Red Cross Movements. Thiru M.Selvaraj, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch briefed about Geneva Conventions and activities of Red Cross. 40 members from JRC / YRC and IRCS Life Members participated. Thiru M.Kamalakannan, IRCS Life Member proposed Vote of Thanks.

Two Days JRC Camp was conducted on 29.02.2016, 01.03.2016 for the JRC Counsellors from Ponneri Educational District at Gummidipoondi.

YRC day was celebrated on 01.03.2016 at DRBCC Hindu College, Pattabiram. Dr.Harish.L.Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu State Branch presided and distributed Certificates. Thiru.P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch participated.

One day District Level YRC Students study camp was conducted on 24.03.2016 at DRBCC Hindu College, Pattabiram. Dr.G.Baskaran, YRC zonal coordinator inaugurated the camp in the presence of Thiru.P.R.Nagendiran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvallur District Branch.

TUTICORIN DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tuticorin District Branch, 217, New Colony, Tuticorin – 628 003.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : DISTRICT COLLECTOR Vice President : DSP Chairman : DR. S. VASIKARAN Vice Chairman : THIRU R. RAJAN Treasurer : THIRU A. VANNIARAJA Secretary : THIRU M. MUTHURAJ

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

One Day Training for YRC Programme Officers was organized in association with V.O.C. College of Education on 29.03.2016. Dr. Damodharan, Principal of the College welcomed the gathering. Dr. Vaseekaran, Chairman, IRCS Tuticorin District Branch inaugurated and delivered presidential address. Thiru Muthuraj, Secretary, IRCS Tuticorin District Branch, Thiru Kalaperumal, Asst. Professor felicitated the occasion. Tmt. Subbulakshmi, Thiru Kirubaivelumurgan and Tmt.Geetha Thavamani facilitated the Training. Dr. Viji, Asst. Professor of the College proposed Vote of Thanks.

VELLORE DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Vellore District District Branch Anna Salai (Near Old Bus Stand) Vellore- 632004

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Thiru M.NANTHAGOPAL, IAS Vice President : Thiru M.VENKADASUBBU Chairman : Tmt. SUSHEELA SUIRYA PRAKASH Vice Chairman : Thiru T.S. UDAYA SANKAR Treasurer : Thiru K.PANDIAN Secretary : Thiru C.INDERNATH

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

World Health Day was observed on 07.04.2015 at E.V.R. Girls Hr. Sec. School. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided and delivered lecture about Red Cross activities. Tmt. Susheela Suryaprakash, Chairperson, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr. M. Mani and Dr. L. Krishnamurthy delivered lecture about Personal Hygiene, Water & Sanitation and Communicable Diesase among Students. 600 JRC Juniors from various Schools attended.

On 07.04.2015, World Health Day Conference was conducted at Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided and delivered lecture about Personal Hygiene and Communicable Diseases. Tmt. Susheela Suryaprakash, Chairperson, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. St. Margate Rani, Dr.L. Anand delivered Special Lecture. 750 JRC Juniors from various Schools attended.

Human Rally was organized on 07.04.2015 to mark ‘World Health Day”. Dr. R.Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector presided in the presence of Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch and delivered presidential address. Tmt. Susheela Suryaprakash, Chairperson, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru K. Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks. EC Members, YRC Volunteers and general public attended.

Red Cross Message was handed over to Srilankan Refugee by Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch in the presence of FNS Team from ICRC.

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch office. The function started with invocation and Mrs.Susila Suriyaprakash, Chairman IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr.R.Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector and Mr.K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided over the function. Mr.C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch delivered the lecture on History of Red Cross, Activities of Red Cross and Services of Henry Dunant. Dr.R.Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector distributed various welfare measures, i.e., Medical Aid, Educational Aid, Household Items, Sarees and Dhoties, Wheel Chairs, Tailoring Machines and Iron Boxes to 100 marginalized communities. Mrs.V.Parvatha, Joint Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

One Day Refresher Training on CFMR was organized on 27.05.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office. 75 volunteers of IRCS Vellore District Branch participated and who were issued Participation Certificates. IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Bearers participated.

De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre was inaugurated by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch in the presence of Thiru M. Vengadasubbu, Vice President, IRCS Vellore District Branch on 10.06.2015 at Vellore. Tmt. Susheela Suryaprakash, Chairperson, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District felicitated. Ms.Parvada, proposed Vote of Thanks. Followed by, De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre was inaugurated at Central Prison by Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch. Thiru Mohamed Hanifa, DIG presided over the function. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru Karuppannan, Superintendent and Thiru M. Krishnakumar, Deputy Superintendent felicitated. Thiru K. Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was conducted at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Complex. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided and inaugurated the Camp. Thiru K. Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Medical Officers from CMC Hospital Vellore conducted the Camp. 194 persons attended of whom 114 referred for surgery.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was held on 14.07.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Conference Hall. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch Presided and inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Dr.Deenapandu, Chairman, Medical Team Committee, IRCS Vellore District Branch. Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. A Medical team from C.M.C. Eye Hospital Vellore conducted the Camp and 149 beneficiaries benefited out of this camp. 78 person were referred to further treatment with the help of IRCS Vellore District Branch.

Awareness Programme on “ Hand Wash” was conducted at Bharath Matric. Hr. Sec. School. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided and welcomed all. Dr.R.Selvam, MO, CMC Hospital explained about Hand Wash Techniques to the Students. 500 JRC Juniors attended.

YRC Unit was inaugurated on 23.07.2015 at Auxliam Womens Arts & Science College. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch was the Chief Guest and delivered lecture about activities of Red Cross.

On 23.07.2015, Leadership Training for the Head Masters was conducted at SSA Meeting Hall. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch delivered lecture on Leadership Qualities. 50 persons participated.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was held on 11.08.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Conference Hall. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch Presided and inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Dr.Deenapandu, Chairman, Medical Team Committee, IRCS Vellore District Branch. Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was held in coordination with C.M.C.Eye Hospital and District Blind Control Society on 19.08.2015 at Bharath Matric. Hr.Sec. School, Odukkathur. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the participants. Thiru M.Navanidakrishnan, President, Veppangkuppam Village Panchayat presided and inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Dr.Deenapandu, Chairman, Medical Team Committee, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Tmt.Usha Nandini, Chairman, Screening Committee, IRCS Vellore District Branch. Thiru N.Poonarasu, Adminstrative Officer, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Thiru A.Deepan Chakravarthy, Manager, IRCS Vellore District Branch. A Medical team headed by Dr.Prathibha Rai from C.M.C. Eye Hospital Vellore conducted the Camp. During the Camp it was identified that 21 patients were having cataract problems and 51 patients visual problems whoe were referred for further treatment with the help of IRCS Vellore District Branch. Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

66th Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated by IRCS Vellore District Branch on 12.08.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Conference Hall. Dr.V.Nanthagopal, I.A.S., District Collector & President, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided over the function. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Dr.V.Nanthagopal, I.A.S., District Collector distributed the Prizes and Certificates to the winners of various competitions and also he appreciated the IRCS Vellore District Branch for their social welfare activities in Vellore District.

Thiru K.Panidyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru Udayasankar, Vice Chairman, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru Parvatha, Jt.Secretary, Thiru J.P.Ganesan, Chairman, Senior Citizen Homes, Thiru S.Ramesh Kumar Jain, Secretary, Youth Red Cross, Tmt.Usha Nandhini, Chairman, Blood Screening Committee, Thiru R.Seenivasan, Chairman, Blood Donation Camp, Executive Members Thiru Vimalsanth Jain and Thiru R.Chandrasekar felicitated the Programme.

Thiru S.N.Janarthanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Tmt.K.Amina Beevi, YRC District Organizer, Thiru S.S.Siva Vadivu, JRC Convener, Thiru Gunasekaran, Thiru Ragupathi, Thiru Anandan, Thiru Murugesan and Thiru Kirubanandam , JRC Conveners participated.

Mementos were distributed to Project Officers, Tmt.K.Aminal Beevi, YRC District Organizer, Thiru S.S.Siva Vadivu, JRC Convener, Jt.Conveners Thiru Gunasekaran, Thiru Ragupathi, Thiru Anandan, Thiru Murugesan, Thiru Kirubanandam, Thiru S.N.Janarthanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch and Thiru Vengatasubu, Vice President, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru Parvatha, Jt. Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru J.P.Ganesan, Chairman, Senior Citizen Home and Thiru S.Ramesh Kumar Jain, Chairman, Youth Red Cross and Dr.V.Nanthagopal, I.A.S., District Collector towards appreciation and initiatives taken for organizing such kind of Programmes. Hundis were distributed to JRC Counellors for raising subscriptions / donations on the occasion of Geneva Conventions Day. Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks. Independence Day was celebrated on 15.08.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Campus. Thiru C. Indernatha, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch hoisted National Flag and delivered lecture on Independence Day. IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Bearers felicitated. Sweets were distributed. 100 JRC Juniors from Bharath Matric. Hr. Sec. School attended. Similar, Celebration was held at IRCS Senior Citizens Home. IRCS Office Bearers participated. Sweets were distributed.

Free Cardiac Checkup Camp was organized in association with Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on 07.09.2015 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Conference Hall. Dr.Nanthagopal, I.A.S., District Collector and President IRCS Vellore District Branch inaugurated the Camp and Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary; IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering in the presence of Dr.V.Deenapandu, Head, Medical Team, IRCS Vellore District Branch. Tmt.Parvatha, Jt.Secretary felicitated the occasion.

A Medical Team consisting of Medical Officers, Camp Coordinators, Lab Technicians and Nurses from Apollo Hospital conducted the Camp. 552 Community Members benefited out of whom 47 members were further referred to treatment under the Govt. Medical Insurance Scheme. Pamphlets were distributed to the general public. Banners and LED Screens were also displayed during the Camp. Mementoes were distributed to the Medical Team by Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Camp Coordinator appreciated the initiative taken by the IRCS Vellore District Branch. Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Awareness Rally on Benefits of wearing Helmet was organized by IRCS Vellore District Branch in coordination with Youth Red Cross on 14.09.2015. Dr.R.Nanthagopal, I.A.S., District Collector & President, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided in the presence Tmt.P.K.Senthilkumari, I.P.S., Superintendent of Police. The Rally was organized between Katpadi – Vellore Palar Bridge and Netaji Play Ground. Thiru M.Venkadasubbu, Vice President, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Tmt. Susheela Suriya Prakash, Chairman, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru T.S.Udayasankar, Vice Chairman, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru K.Pandiyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch and other EC Members participated.

Free Eye Check up Camp was conducted in coordination with District Blind Control Society and Vellore CMC Eye Hospital on 16.09.2015 at Gudiyattham. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru S. Jothi, Tahsildar presided in the presence of Tmt. Susheela Suryaprakash, Chairperson, IRCS Vellore District Branch and other IRCS Vellore District Office Bearers. Medical Officers from CMC Eye Hospital conducted the camp. 167 persons participated among few were referred for further treatment.

YRC Meeting was conducted at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office. Thiru Al Doss, Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University was the Chief Guest. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch explained about Principles of Red Cross.

Late Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Birth Day was celebrated on 15.10.2015 at Youth Renaissance Day. Thiru R. Nanthagopal, IAS District Collector flagged off the Human Rally. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru K.Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Tmt.Usha Nandhini, Screening Committee, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thir J.P.Ganeshan, Chairman, Old Age Home and Thiru R.Chandrasekar, E.C.Member, IRCS Vellore District Branch participated. 600 JRC volunteers from Bharath Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Vellore Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Sneka Deepam Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Holy Cross Matic. Hr. Sec. School, Ediraj Matirc Hr. Sec. School and St.Joseph School, St.Paul School participated. The Human Rally was organized between District Collector Office and Holy Cross School Campus. Students held the placards about Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and refreshments were provided to all participants. The principal, Holy Cross Matric. Hr. Sec. School proposed Vote of Thanks.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 25.10.2015. Thiru M. Kalaiyarasu MLA, was the Chief Guest. Refreshments were distributed to the Blood Donors.

Deepawali was celebrated at Poigai Senior Citizens Home. Crackers and Sweets were distributed to the inmates of the Home by Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch.

Condolence Meeting was organized on 21.11.2015 to pay homage to late Padmabhushan Dr. S.P. Agarwal, Ex – Secretary General, IRCS NHQ at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Complex. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch and other IRCS Members participated.

Flood Relief Materials were distributed to IRCS Tamil Nadu Branch for the distribution of Flood victims. Dr. R. Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector flagged Off the Trucks of Flood Relief Materials. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru K. Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch and 120 JRC Juniors handed over the Relief Materials to Dr. Harish L Metha, Chairman, IRCS TNB.

Blood Donation Camp was organized on 14.12.2015 in association with Tamil Nadu Nugarporul Vaaniba Kalakam. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided over the function. Thiru S.R. Gopinath, Zonal Manager, Tamil Nadu Nugarporul Vaaniba Kalakam inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru S. Rajendiran, Manager, Tmt. Sakthisaral, Deputy Zonal Managers and Thiru S. Manikandan. Thiru N. Ponnarasu, Administrative Officer, IRCS Vellore District Branch, Thiru E. Deepan Chakravarthy, Manager, IRCS Vellore District Branch participated. 42 Units of Blood were collected.

Free Eye Camp was organized in association with District Blind Control Society and C.M.C. Eye Hospital on 16.12.2015 at PU Middle School, Raamaalai. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Tmt.Kanchana Prakasham, President, Raamaalai Village Panchayat presided in the presence of Thiru S.S. Praksham, DP Member, Tmt. Usha Prakasham, Ward Member, Thiru P.Rameshkumar, Vice President and Tmt. V.Krishnaveni, Head Mistress, PM School. Thiru Deenabandu, Chairman, Medical Sub Committee felicitated the occasion. Thiru N.Ponnarasu, Adminstrative Officer, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Thiru E.Deepan, Manager, IRCS Vellore District Branch participated. A medical team from C.M.C.Eye Hospital conducted the Eye Camp and 153 beneficiaries benefitted. Thiru K.Panidyan, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Relief Waterials were distributed to the Bonded Labours.

Pilgrimage Tours to Pallikonda and Vettuvanam Temples for the Senior Citizens was arranged by IRCS Vellore.

Chirstmas was celebrated on 24.12.2015 at Bharath Matrc. Hr. Sec. Schools. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch presided. Ms. Sasi Rekha, Principal welcomed all. Cakes were distributed to the Children. 500 Students participated. On 15.01.2016, Pongal was celebrated at Poigai Senior Citizens Home. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all and delivered Special Address. Tmt. Usha Nandhini, Chairperson, Screening Committee felicitated. IRCS Office Bearers participated. Thiru K. Pandian, Treasurer, IRCS Vellore District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Republic Day was celebrated on 26.01.2016 at IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Complex. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch hoisted National Flag and delivered Key Note Address. IRCS Vellore District Branch Office Bearers and JRC Juniors from various Schools attended. Similar, Celebration was held at Poigai Senior Citizens Home. JRC Juniors, IRCS Vellore Office Bearers and Staff attended. Thiru K. Pandian, Treasuer , IRCS Vellore District proposed Vote of Thanks.

Marathon was organized on 18.03.2016 towards creating awareness on “Franchizing Cent Perecent Vote” under the leadership of Dr. R. Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. Revue Officials, Police Officials and Govt. Officials attended. 5000 volunteers from various Colleges participated.

In order to create awarenss on “ Franchizing Cent Percent Vote” General Medical Camp was conducted on 22.03.2016 at New Bus Stand, Vellore. Dr. R. Nanthagopal, IAS District Collector presided and inaugurated the Camp. Revenue Officials, Police Officials and Govt. Officials attended.

On 25.03.2016, Awareness Programme on “Franchizing Cent Percent Vote” was conducted at Holy Cross Matric. Hr. Sec. School. Dr. R. Nanthagopal, IAS District Collector presided and inaugurated the Programme. Further, he appreciated Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District for his efforts to achive 100% vote in Vellore. Revenue Officials, Police Officials and Govt. Officials attended.

A function to take pledge on” Franchizing Cent Percent Vote” was held on 23.06.2016 at IRCS Poigai Senior Citizens Home. Dr. R. Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector presided. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the gathering. District Collector appreciated Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District for his efforts to achive 100% vote in Vellore. Pledge was taken by the participants. Revenue Officials, Govt. Officials and Inmates of the Home attended. Similar, Programme was conducted at Guild of Service Blind School. Pledge was taken by Dr.Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector Vellore including School Children, Revenue Officials and Govt Officials.

Mega Size Advertisement Board was displayed on 25.30.2016 at New Bus Stand, Vellore for prmoting Cent Percent Vote Franchizing. Dr. R. Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector presided and inaugurated the Board. Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed the all. Thiru Manivannan, Election Observer, Thiru Ajay Seenivasan RDO, Thiru Panneer Selvam, DSP, Revenue Officials and Govt. Officials attended.

Dr.R. Nanthagopal IAS, District Collector distributed the Relief Materials and also compensation to Four Bonded Labourer’s Families in the presence of RDO, Tahsildars, Thiru C. Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch and Revenue Officials.

Thiru Kannappan, Director, School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu visited IRCS Vellore District Branch and Poigai Senior Citizens Home and distributed the Dresses, Fruits and other Aids to the Senior Citizens. Thiru C.Indernath, Secretary, IRCS Vellore District Branch welcomed all. Thiru R. Bhoopathi, CEO and Govt. Officials participated.

VILLUPPURAM DISTRICT BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Villuppuram District District Branch Red Cross Building, Collectorate Masterplan Complex, Villuppuram District. Phone:04146-221541 E-Mail: [email protected]

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TMT. M. LAKSHMI, IAS Vice President : PROF. BEEMA THANJAYAM Chairman : DR. C.M. BALADHANDAYUTHAM Vice Chairman : THIRU T.K. PADAMANABAN Treasurer : THIRU M. BALAKRISHNAN Secretary :

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

On 08.05.2015, World Red Cross Day was observed in the Red Cross Building of Villupuram Red Cross branch office. Salutation was given to the father of Red Cross Jean Henry Dunant. Office Bearers of IRCS, Villuppuram, Dr. C.M.Baladhandayutham, Mr. M.Balakrishnan Mr. T.K.Padmanaban, Mr. Tamizazagan, Nehru Yuva Kendra Co-ordinator Mr. Sashadhiri, Creche Unit Staffs and Volunteers took part in the salutation programme.

Udhayam Orphans & Handicapped Trust, Sankarapuram donated 3 bundles of Ready Made Garments for children affected in Nepal earthquake and also Rs. 13,760/- as relief fund to Nepal Earthquake.

Banner about Dengu and Swine flu was displayed at Medical College and Hospital, Mundiyambakkam towards creating awreness among general public about the diseases. Dr C.M. Baladandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch and Thiru T.K.Padmanaban, Vice Chairman, IRCS Viluppuram distributed the pamphlets.

World Health Day was observed on 07.04.2015 at Nehru Yuva Kendra, Office, Villuppuram. Dr C.M.Baladandayutham and Vice Chairman T.K.Padmanaban of Indian Red Cross Society, Villuppuram District Branch explained the reasons for the day observed, how to overcome the malnutrition problem among children in India and what are the foods to be taken to overcome some basic problems of the public. The Volunteers of the Nehru Yuva Kendra were very much interested in participating the programe.

On 26.06.2015 – International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed by the IRCS Villupuram Branch. A Rally program was arranged by the branch. More than 300 Students from Villupuram - VRP School took part in the rally and distributed the pamphlets. Dr. C.M.Baladandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch, Vice Chairman T.K.Padmanaban, Staff and IRCS Volunteers participated.

On 22.07.2015, WASH Committee was formed at Mahathma Gandhi High School - Villuppuram. The Committee consisted of 1 Headmaster, 2 Teachers, 2 Parents 2 Students and One staff from IRCS, Villupuram Branch. Geneva Conventions Day was observed on 12.08.2015 at VRP school, Viluppuram. Dr. C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villupuram District Branch briefed about Red Cross activities to the students of 10th to 12th standard. Vice Chairman Mr. T.K.Padmanaban, Vice - Chairman, IRCS Villupuram District Branch explained the purpose of the Geneva Conventions Day. Staffs of the School participated.

On 18.08.2015, A Blood Donation Camp was conducted in Red Cross Building, Viluppuram Nehru Yuva Kendra volunteers donated 32 units of blood and handed over to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Mundiyambakkam. Dr.C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch, T.K.Padmanaban, Vice Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch Nehru Yuva Kendra, Co-ordinator Mr. Sashadhiri participated.

On 13.09.2016, International First Aid Day was observed in Mahathma Gandhi High School - Viluppuram. An awareness camp was organized in the School. Students and Teachers participated. Dr C.M.Baladandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch and T.K.Padmanaban, Vice Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch and staff participated.

National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was observed on 1.10.2015 at Mahindra & Mahindra Housing and finance limited, Villuppuram. 40 units of blood were collected and handed over to Mundiyambakkam Medical College, Villuppuram. Vice Chairman T.K.Padmanaban, Treasurer M.Balakrishnan and staff Mrs. Sivaganga participated.

On 17.10.2015, Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Naahar Public School, Viluppuram. 60 units of blood were collected from School Teachers, Parents, Drivers and office staff and handed over to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Mundiyambakkam, Villuppuram. Dr.C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch, T.K.Padmanaban, Vice Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch M.Balakrishnan, Treasurer, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch and Mrs. Sivaganga also participated.

To mark the National Voluntary Blood Donation, an Awareness and blood donation Camp was conducted on 27.10.2015 at Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science college, Viluppuram, Dr. Sarangan, Government Medical College and Hospital, Villuppuram. Dr. C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch, Prof. L. Ravishankar, YRC Sub Committee and Principal of the College participated. 167 units of blood were collected and handed over to Government Hospital, Villuppuram. On 01.12.2015, World AIDS Day was observed at Red Cross Building. Tmt. M.Lakshmi IAS, District Collector & President presided over the function. People with HIV positive, Transgender and general public participated. Various competitions were conducted and also Samapanthi Bojanam was arranged. Dr. C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch and staffs of IRCS Villuppuram District Branch participated. Dr. C.M. Baladandayutham was awarded for maximum number of units of blood collected during the function.

On 31.01.2016, Free Health Camp was conducted in association with Nahar Public Schol in Kalpattu Village, Villuppuram. Specialized Doctors like, Gynecology, Diabetics, ENT, Eye, Cardiology and General Medicine participated. 500 people of the village got were benefitted.

Oral Polio vaccination camp was conducted at the Villuppuram Railway Junction in the month of January and February 2016. The children traveling by all the trains in both directions for the day were vaccinated. Our services were appreciated by the Station Master and other Officers of the Junction and by Municipal Council of Villuppuram. 400 children were given the oral vaccination drops by the volunteers.

On 22.02.2016, Blood Donation Camp was conducted at Mailam Engineering College, Mailam. Donors from the College and Volunteers from AKSA Association donated 160 units of blood and handed over to Mundiyambakkam Government Hospital, Villuppuram. Dr. C.M.Baladhandayutham, Chairman, IRCS Villuppuram District Branch, Staff and IRCS Villuppuram Office Bearers participated.

SUB BRANCHES

AMINJIKARAI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Aminjikarai Sub Branch 5, Nakkeran Street, MGR Nagar, Chennai – 600 078 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU M. RAJA Chairman : THIRU M. MUNIRAJ Vice Chairman : THIRU DHARSHAN BASKAR Treasurer : THIRU K.V. MURUGAMANI Secretary : THIRU K. PALANIVEL

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 25 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

General Medical Camp was conducted for the benefit of downtrodden.

Nilavembu Starch (Ayurvedic Medicine) was distributed to the general public

Pamphletes on Dengue, Malaria & H1N1 were distributed among general public.

ARNI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Arni Sub Branch 82-a, Vanuvar Pillaiyar Koil Street, S.M.Road, Arni – 632 301 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : RDO CHEYYAR Vice President : TAHSILDAR, ARNI Chairman : RCR. D.H.GURURAJARAO Vice Chairman : RCR. R.GUNASEKARAN Treasurer : THIRU M.S.AKBAR BHASHA Secretary : RCR. R.V.SHANMUGAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Human Rally was organized on 12.08.2015 on the eve of Geneva Conventions Day towards creating awareness among general public. JRC Volunteers from Subramaniya Bharathi Hr. Sec. School, Arani participated. Thiru D.H. Gururaj Rao, Chairman, IRCS Arani Sub Branch, Thiru R.V.Shanmugam, Secretary, IRCS Arani Sub Branch, Thiru R.Gunasekar, Vice President, IRCS Arani Sub Branch, Thiru M.S.Ahabasir, Treasurer and IRCS Life Members Thiru A.Krishnaraj, Thiru Kishore, Thiru Devaraj, Thiru Siva Subramaniam, JRC Counsellors, Thiru Anbu, Thiru Thiruvengadam and other members participated.

“Nilavembu Starch” (Ayurvedic Medicine) was distributed on 20.10.2015 to the general public by IRCS Arni Sub Branch in Tiruvannamalai District, towards enhancing immunity and prevention of Dengue Fever among the general public.

General Health Camp was held on 20.11.2015 at Velleri. IRCS Arni Sub Branch Office Bearers conducted Health Camp for the benefit of general public.

Flood Relief items worth Rs.6,00,000/- were distributed to the Flood affected victims at Vilankupattu in coordination with IRCS Cuddalore District Branch. Thiru D.H. Gururaj Rao, Chairman, IRCS Arni Sub Branch presided in the presence of Thiru R.Gunasekaran, Vice Chairman, IRCS Arni Sub Branch, Thiru R.V.Shanmugam, Secretary, IRCS Arni Sub Branch, Thiru M.S.Akbar Basha, Treasurer, IRCS Arni Sub Branch, E.C.Members, Thiru M.N.Sekar, Thiru A.H.Fakruddin, Thiru J.Kishore, Thiru P.Tamil Selvan, Thiru V.Ponnusami, Thiru A.Krishnaraj, Thiru R.Deveraj, Thiru G.Subramani, Thiru B.Thiruvengidam, Thiru B. Gopi, Thiru Sakthi, Thiru Paneer, Thiru P.Saravanan, Thiru Vinayagam, Thiru Saravanan, and Thiru S.Sankar.

IRCS Arni Sub Branch conducted Blood Donation Camp in coordination with Junior Red Cross on 13.02.2016 at Surbramania Sasthiriyar Hr. Sec. School, Arni. Thiru P.Indirarajan, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvannamalai District Branch presided. IRCS Arni Sub Branch Office Bearers, JRC Volunteers and Life Members participated.

AYANAVARAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Ayanavaram Sub Branch 12/128, 7th Cross Street, Senthil Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099. Ph: 9884064874 E-Mail- [email protected]

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : DR.R.RAJARAM Chairman : THIRU M.A.MAHENDIRAN Vice Chairman : THIRU A.SURESH KUMAR Treasurer : DR.ZAKIR HUSSAIN Secretary : THIRU S.RAVIKUMAR

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Food packets and Hygiene Kits were distributed between 01.12.2015 and 07.12.2015 to the flood affected victims in Villivakkam, Ayanavarm and Kolathur. General Medical Camp was conducted in association with Velammal Hospital at Villivakkam. 40 patients were screened and provided necessary treatment. Thiru S.Ravikumar, Secretary, IRCS Ayanavaram Sub Branch, Dr.R. Rajaram, Convener, North Chennai Educational District, JRC Counsellor and IRCS Volunteers participated.

An awareness Programme on Dengue, Malaria Fever & H1N1 Influenza was conducted on 31.12.2015 at Villivakkam Railway Station Sub Way for the general public. As part of the Camp, Nilavembu Starch (Ayurvedic Medicine) was distributed to the general public. Thiru S.Ravikumar, Secretary, IRCS Ayanavaram Sub Branch presided. JRC Volunteers and School Students distributed the pamphlets to the public.

CHIDAMBARAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Chidambaram Sub Branch, 47, North Car Street, Chidambaram – 608 001.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : RDO Vice President : THIRU R. MUTHUKUMARAN Chairman : THIRU K. SETHUMATHAVAN Vice Chairman : THIRU R. NATARAJAN Treasurer : THIRU D. KAMALCHAND KOTHARI Secretary : THIRU K.G. NATARAJAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

On 07.04.2015 Chidambaram Sub Branch observed “World Health Day” at Municipal Primary School, Scavengers Colony, Chidambaram in the presence of Tmt. Nirmala Sunder, Chairman, Chidambaam Municipality, Thiru Senthilkumar, Vice Chairman, & Thiru K. Sethuraman, Chairman, IRCS Chidambaram Sub Branch. All the Students in the School were given a bag containing Tooth Brush, Paste, Comb, Towel, Coconut oil, Talcum Powder etc.

Pamphlets were distributed to the inmates in the colony through which Health awareness was created to the community. Tmt. Prema, Headmistress and Ms. Valli proposed Vote of Thanks.

KATPADI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Katpadi Sub Branch No.1, First Cross Road, Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar, Katpadi – 632 006 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU AJAY SEENIVASAN Vice President : THIRU V. PARIVALLAL Chairman : THIRU T.V.SIVASUBRAMANIAN, Vice Chairman : THIRU R.SIVARAMAN Treasurer : THIRU K.JHON VASANTHA KUMAR Secretary : THIRU S.N.JANARDHANAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at Indian Red Cross Society, Katpadi Sub Branch, Thiru S.N.JAnardhanan, Secretary IRCS, Katpadi welcomed the gathering Mr.T.V.Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi, Sub Branch presided over the function Mrs.Jebamani, Thasildhar, Katpadi distributed rice packets to the differently Abled person and Note Books to the School children during the function.

Human Rally Programme was organised in association with Narcotics Control Bureau, Vellore and Vellore North Rotary Club on 26.06.2015 at Govt Girls Hr. Sec. School, Katpadi. Smt.Vasanthi, Tahsildhar and President of IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch presided over the function in the presence of Thiru Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Smt.R.Lakshmi, Head Mistress, Katpadi Govt Hr. Sec. School, Thiru M. Mohan, President, Vellore North Rotary Club and Dr.Kesavan, President, IMA. Thiru S.N.Janardhanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch welcomed the gathering.

Thiru M.Kamalakannan, DSP, Control Bureau, Thiru Rajendiran DSP, Katpadi, Sub Inspectors Thiru V.Mohan, Thiru Karunagaran, Thiru Raja, Thiru Seenivasan, Inspector (Traffic), Thiru R.Seenivasan, Vice Chairman, Thiru K.Pandian, Auditor, Municipal Councilors, Red Cross Members, Thiru Rameshkumar Jain, YRC Chairman, Thiru S.S.Sivavadivu, JRC Convener, Thirupattur Educational District, ThiruV. Murugesan, Head Master, Serkadu Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Thiru Nandakumar, SI, NCB, Sub Inspectors Thiru G.Sakthivel, Thiru R.Jaisankar, Jana Siksha Nursing College Members and Students from Govt Girtls Hr. Sec. School, Katpadi participated. Thiru P.K.Senthilkumari, DSP, distributed Certificates and Thiru M.Kamalakannan, DSP NCB proposed Vote of Thanks.

A function to despatch Flood Relief materials to Flood Affected victims at Cuddalore & Kancheepuram Districts was held on 05.12.2015 at Govt. Girls. Hr. Sec. School, Elatheri. Tmt. S. Jeyalakshmi, Headmistress, Thiru K. Gunasekaran, JRC Counsellor and JRC Students from Govt. Girls. Hr. Sec. School, Elatheri mobilized the Flood Relief mateirlas, such as, Biscuit Packets, Water Packets, Rice, Blankets and Children Dress from the public and despatched to Cuddalore & Kancheepuram Districts towards distributing to the flood affected victims. Thiru Ajay Seenivasan IAS, Sub Collector presided over in the presence of Thiru Saravanan, Tahsildar, Katpadi, Thiru T.V. Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Thiru R.Seenivasan, Vice Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Thiru S.N.Janardhanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Thiru V.Palani, Jt. Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, E.C. Members, Thiru P.Jeganathan, Thiru J. Venkatesan, Thiru Thanikaiselvam Thiru Gopalarajendiran, DEO (Retd.) and PTA members.

Stationery items were distributed to the students towards encouraging them to succeed competitive exams.

IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch organized a function to mark their Annual Day, Pongal Celebration, Felicitation to Press Reporter & IRCS Volunteers, Release of Calender for 2016 and Distribution of Awards on 09.01.2016 at Elatheri Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Katpadi. Thiru S.N.Janarthanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru Ajay Seenivasan IAS, Sub Collector, presided over the function in the presence of Adv.V.Parivallal, Vice President, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch. Awards were distributed to Thiru P.V.V.Moorthy and Thiru T.V.Sivasubramanian by Thiru Ajay Seenivasan IAS, Sub Collector. Tmt.S.Jeyalakshmi, Headmistress, Elatheri Girls Hr. Sec. School, Tmt.S.Jeyalakshmi, JRC Counsellor, Thiru T.Kishorekumar, Thiru A. Dhanasekaran, Thiru Thirunavukkarasu Gokul and Thiru Thangarasu were honoured by the Chief Guest for their flood relief activities. Calendar for 2016 was released by Thiru Ajay Seenivasan IAS, Sub Collector. Thiru K.Gunasekaran, JRC Counsellor proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized on 11.01.2016 on the occasion of Road Safety Week in coordination with P.M.D. Jain School & Traffic Police Department. Thiru R. Seenivasan, Inspector (Traffic) presided in the presence of Thiru S. Suresh, Coordinator, P.M.D. School Trust and Tmt. J. Vidya, Principal, P.M.D. Jain School. Thiru S.N. Janardanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch flagged off the Rally. The Rally was organized between Silk Mill Bus stop and Odaipillaiyar Temple. 500 JRC volunteers, IRCS Office Bearers and Police officials participated.

Managing Committee Meeting of IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch was held on 23.01.2016 under the Chairmanship of Thiru T.V. Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch. Thiru S.N. Janarthanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. M.C. Members participated.

First Aid Training was imparted on 29 & 30th January 2016 at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Katpadi. Thiru S.N.Janarthanan, Jt.Convener welcomed the participants. Tmt. P.Priyadharshini, DEO presided and delivered special address towards encouraging social services among students. Further she distributed First Aid Book to Tmt.L.Nirmala, Head Mistress. Thiru S.S.Siva Vadivu, JRC Convener, Sri Ramulu, Thiru T.V.Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch. Thiru R.Seenivasan, Vice President, Thiru V.Palani, Jt.Secretary, Thiru K.Prabhu, Thiru P.Balachandar, Thiru P.Ganesan and Tmt.Saritha felicitated the occasion. First Aid Lecturers, Thiru K.Gunasekaran, Thiru K.V.Kirubanandham, Dr.N.Raghuraman and Thiru K.Ramdoss imparted First Aid Training to 200 persons including Teachers.

First Aid Training was imparted on 29.02.2016 – 01.03.2016 to the staff of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Thiru C.A. Mathew, Chief Manager, Power Grid inaugurated the FA Training in the presence of Thiru D.V. Sivasubramanian, Chairman, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch, Thiru R. Seenivasan, Vice President, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch and Thiru V. Palani, Jt. Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch. Thiru K. Prabhu felicitated the Programme. Thiru S.N. Janardhanan, Secretary, IRCS Katpadi Sub Branch and Thiru K.J. Suriyanarayanan, First Aid Lecturer imparted the Training.

KATTUMANNARKOVIL SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Kattumannarkovi Sub Branch, Cuddalore District.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU R. BALAKRISHNAN Chairman : THIRU S. RAMALINGAM Vice Chairman : THIRU R. SATHISH Treasurer : THIRU M. GANASABAPATHI Secretary : THIRU U. CHAKKRAVARTHI

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Flood Relief Materials, like, Sarees, Dhotis, Towels, Wollen Carpets, Bed Sheets, Stove and Hygiene Kits were distributed to 4932 beneficiaries from 20 villages in Kattumannar Kovil Taluk. These Relief Materials were mobilized / collected from IRCS Thanajvur Branch, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch and Cuddalore District Branch. Thiru S.Ramalingam, Chiarman, IRCS Kattumannar Kovil Sub Branch presided and distributed the relief materials to the flood affected victims.

Uniform, Study Materials and Blankets were distributed to 110 Students in Paruvatharaja Gurukulam School. Thiru Anbarasan, Head Master, Asst. HMs, Thiru Dharmarajan and Thiru Sivanesan distributed the Relief Items to the Students. Thiru Sathish, Thiru Chella Pandian, Thiru Chakravarthy, Thiru Gnanasabapathi and Chairman, IRCS Kattumannarkovil Sub Branch participated. Thiru Ramalingam, Asst. HM., proposed Vote of Thanks.

MAYILADUTHURAI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Mayiladuthurai Sub Branch Anbagam 20-A, Tharangambadi Road, Mayiladuthurai – 609 001. Ph:04364-222649 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU A.PERUMAL, TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU K.BALASUBRAMANIAN Chairman : THIRU G.MURUGAIYAN Vice Chairman : THIRU K.ARIVAZHAGAN Treasurer : TMT.A.GUNASUNDARI Secretary : THIRU M.GNANSAMBANDAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Indian Red Cross Society, Mayiladuthurai Sub Branch celebrated 50th Anniversary through Vehicle Campaign (Car with Public Addressing system) propagating Red Cross Principles with the theme of “Our Principles in Action” among general public. Mr.M.A.Perumal, Tahsildhar and President of IRCS Mayiladuthurai Sub Branch flagged off the Vehicle Campaign who distributed the pamphlets to the public.The IRCS Members, JRC Jt. Convenors, Counsellors and JRC Students participated.

MUSIRI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Musiri Sub Branch, Taluk Office Campus, Trichy Road, Musiri – 621 211.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU D. ELANGOVAN Vice President : DR. D. SELVARAJ Chairman : THIRU P. RAMESH BABU Vice Chairman : THIRU R. SEKARAN Treasurer : THIRU A.L. SUBBU Secretary : THIRU S. NAGESH

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Human Rally was organized in coordination with JRC, Scout, NSS, NCC, Consumer Club and Green Cadet on 03.12.2015 on the occasion of “International Day of Persons with Disability”. Thiru S.Sethuraman, Head Master Presided and flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru S.Nagesh, Secretary, IRCS Musiri Sub Branch. Thiru P.Raja, JRC Counsellor welcomed all. Volunteers held the placards towards creating awareness among general public. Thiru K.Vijayan, Scout Officer, Thiru P.Sekar, NSS Officer, Thiru P.Jeyaseelan, NCC Officer, Thiru P.Sivaraj, Consumer Club, Thiru P. Murugesan, Green Cadet, Asst. HMs, Thiru K.Rajendiran, Thiru S.Ramalingam and Thiru V.Maruthaiyan participated. Various competitions were organized for the students. Thiru D.Moorthy, proposed Vote of Thanks.

MYLAPORE SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Myalpore Sub Branch 15, Munusamy Nagar, Gajapathy Street, Triplicane Chennai – 600 005.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Tmt. PARIMALA DEVI Vice President : THIRU Ln. P. RAJENDIRAN Chairman : Dr. K. ALTAFF Vice Chairman : THIRU K. PALANIVEL Treasurer : Dr. J. SULAIMAN Secretary : THIRU M. MUNIRAJ PANDITH

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron (Rs.20000) : 4 II. Vice Patron (Rs.10000) : 1 III. Life Member (Rs.500) : 20 IV. Life Associate (Rs.250) : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

General Medical Camp was conducted for the benefit of downtrodden.

Nilavembu Starch (Ayurvedic Medicine) was distributed to the general public Pamphletes on Dengue, Malaria & H1N1 were distributed among general public.

NANNILAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Nannilam Sub Branch, Vallalar Gugugulam Mat. School, Vallalar Nagar, Nannilam – 610 105. Ph:8825509882, 9443974905 E- mail – [email protected] OFFICE BEARES Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : AEEO Chairman : THIRU E.G.B. UTHAMAN Vice Chairman : THIRU P.KALYANASUNDARAM Treasurer : THIRU SAMI. MURALI Secretary : THIRU M.S. PARI

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

On 12.08.2015, Human Rally was organized on the eve of Geneva Conventions Day.

Blood Donation Camp was organized by IRCS Nannilam Sub Branch on 02.10.2015 in association with Vallalar Gurugulam Blood Donation Society, Sir Venkateswara Hospital and Rotary Club on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhiji Birthday at Vallalar Gurugulam Matric School. Thiru M.S. Paari, Secretary, IRCS Nannilam Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru E.G.B. Utthaman, Chairman, IRCS Nannilam Sub Branch presided in the presence of Thiru M.S. Senthil, Vice President, Vallalar Kurugulam Blood Donation Society. Thiru N.R. Subramaniam, President, Rotary Club inaugurated the Camp. Thiru Ganesh Pandian, Thiru Kesavaraj and Thiru Suresh felicitated the occasion. 20 Units of Blood were collected during the Camp.

PAMMAL - STTHOMAS MOUNT SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Pammal St.Thomas Mount Sub Branch 67-A, North Silver Street, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai – 600 016.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSLIDAR Vice President : TMT.LOUIS PREMALATHA Chairman : THIRU GLADWIN GABRIEL Vice Chairman : THIRU S.A. SRIDHAR Treasurer : THIRU N.PAUL MANOHAR Secretary : DR.Y.YESUPADAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 20 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

World Red Cross Day was observed on 09.05.2015 at St. Joseph’s Matric Hr. Sec.School, St.Thomas Mount. Mr.G.Venkatesan, Presided over the function and delivered the presidential address.

A free eye camp was organized on the eve of World Red Cross Day Screening and necessary medical advice was provided to the all attendees. Reading Glasses were distributed to 60 beneficiaries.

Anti – Tobacco Day was observed on 31.05.2015 at different places in St.Thomas Mount. Hand Bills were distributed by the Red Cross Volunteers towards creating awareness among general public about evils of Tobacco.

A free eye Camp was organized in association with Seva Sangam on 13.06.2015 at Viswanathapuram, St.Thomas Mount. Screening and necessary medical advice were provided to the all attendees. Reading Glasses were distributed to 60 beneficiaries, free of cost.

Free Dental Camp was organized on 24.06.2015 in association with Masthan Dental Hospital at Mariam Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, St.Thomas Mount. 600 students benefitted.

On 26.06.2015, Hand bills about Benefit of wearing Helmet and Drug Abuse were distributed among general public by the students from St.Thomas Hr. Sec. School, St. Thomas Mat. School, St. Helen’s Girls Hr. Sec. School, Mariam Matric. Schools.

On 07.12.2015, Food Packets & Water were distributed to 500 Flood affected victims at Ekkatuthangal and non perishable food Items, like, Breads, Biscuits and Water were distributed to the Flood affected people in IDPL Colony, Nandambakkam on 09.12.2015.

Relief materials, such as, Bed Sheets, Towels and Candles were distributed to the flood affected victims on 10.12.2015 at Seven Wells Street and on 12.12.2015 and also to the people at Burma Colony.

Road Safety Week was observed on 29.01.2016 by the Pammal - St. Thomas Mount Sub Branch. JRC Juniors from St. Helan’s Girls Hr. Sec. School and St. Thomas Mat. Hr. Sec. School, St. Thomas Mount, distributed the Hand Bills among general public towards creating awareness about Road Safety.

Free Eye Checkup Camp was conducted for the Students of St.Joseph Mat. Hr. Sec. School, St.Thomas Mount.

On 13.03.2016, Annual General Meeting was convened.

POLUR SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Polur Sub Branch, No.27/A, Kutthus Street, Polur – 606 803

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU A. GANASEKARAN IAS, Vice President : TMT. D. BHUVANESWARI Chairman : THIRU P. NAGARAJAN Vice Chairman : THIRU M. JAHANGEER Treasurer : THIRU S. BALAJI Secretary : THIRU K. SUDHARSAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 12 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

World Blood Donors Day was observed on 01.10.2015 by organizing Human Rally. Thiru P. Nagarajan, Chairman, IRCS Polur Sub Branch presided. Thiru G.Gopu, Tahsildar, inaugurated the the Human Rally. Thiru Vasudevan received the first copy of Pamphlets from Thiru G. Gopu, Tahslidar. Pamphletes on Blood Donation were distributed among general public.

Jean Henry Dunant Memorial Day was observed on 30.10.2015 at R.C.M. Primary School, Polur. As part of the Programme, Free Dental Check up Camp was organized in coordination with Dr. Nawaz General & Dental Hospital. Rcr.P.Nagarajan presided in the presence of Tmt. A.Velankanni, Head Mistress, RCM Primary School. Rcr.Dr.M.S.M.Deen, BDS and Rcr. Dr.B.Sameer, BDS conducted the Camp. 300 patients benefited. Mementoes were distributed to IRCS Polur Sub Branch Office Bearers, Life Members, JRC Counsellors, Village Panchayat President and YRC Programme Officers. Thiru Sudharsanan, Secretary, IRCS Polur Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Rs.10,000/- was donated to IRCS TNB on 07.12.2015 for Flood Relief Activities.

A Function to distribute Relief Aids was held on 13.01.2016 at Thiruparavasa Old Age Home. Adv.P.Nagarajan, Chairman, IRCS Polur Sub Branch presided in the presence of Rcr.Dr.Shanavaz, Rcr.M.Jagangir, Rcr.A.Chockkalingam, Rcr.A.Suresh, Rcr.A.Sridhar, Thiru Pichaimani, Adv.P.Arunkumar and Rcr.Babu. Blankets, Pillows, Medicines and food items were distributed to the inmates of Thiruparavasa Old Age Home.

Road Safety Week was observed on 14.01.2016. Adv.P.Nagarajan, Chairman, IRCS Polur Sub Branch presided over the function. Dr.Kandasamy, Jt.Director, Animal Husbandary received the first copy of Road Safety Awareness Pamphlet from Thiru G.Gobu, Tahsildar & Vice-President, IRCS Polur Sub Branch. As part of the Programme, Human Rally was organized between Tahsildar Office and Bus Stand. Pamphlets were distributed to the general public towards creating awareness on Road Safety. Dr.Chellan, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry, Rcr.Dr.Shanavaz,, Rcr.M.Jagangir, Vice Chairman, IRCS Polur Sub Branch, E.C.Members Rcr.A.Chockalingam, Rcr.A.Suresh, Rcr.A.Sridhar, Rcr.A.Sadiq Basha and Life Members participated.

67th Republic Day was celebrated at Sampathri PUP School. Thiru P. Nagarajan, Chairman, IRCS Polur Sub Branch presided in the presene of Mrs. Jeya Palani, Ward Member. Tmt. Sundari, Head Mister of the School welcomed the gathering. Teaching Materials and Stationary were distributed the School Children.

PERUNDURAI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Perundurai Sub Branch Red Cross Office, Srir SeethRam Institue Campus, Agragharam Street, Perundurai – 638 052. Ph: 04294-220027

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU B.SIVASUBRAMANIYAN, TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU K.R.VENKATACHALAM Chairman : THIRU PALLAVI K.PARAMASIVAN Vice Chairman : Treasurer : THIRU K.CHANDRA SEKARAN Secretary : THIRU P.GEORGE

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Indian Red Cross Society, Perundurai Sub Branch observed World Red Cross Day on 23.05.2015 at Annai ITI Campus. Perundurai Thasildar, Perundurai presided over the function. Mr.Pallavi Paramasivan, Vice President, Perundurai Sub Branch, Mr M.Ravi, JRC Convenor, Erode Educational District Mr.Kamalakannan, Registrar, Annai ITI participated. Thiru M.Ravi, JRC Convenor, Erode Educational District detailed about basics of First Aid Mr.George, proposed Vote of Thanks.

RAMESHWARAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Rameswaram Sub Branch, 14/5. Athikadu, Rameswaram – 623 526.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Vice President : Chairman : FR.A.GLAMEND RAJA Vice Chairman : THIRU S. MOHAMED BAKKIR Treasurer : THIRU J. J. LEON Secretary : THIRU S. THIRVIASINGAM

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED VI. Patron : - VII. Vice Patron : - VIII. Life Member : - IX. Life Associate : - X. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Executive Committee Meeting of IRCS Rameshwaram Sub Branch was held on 13.03.2016 at St.Joseph Hr. Sec. School. Fa. A.Glament Raja, Chairman, IRCS Rameswaram Sub Branch presided in the presence of Thiru Mohamed Bakkir, Vice Chairman, IRCS Rameshwaram Sub Branch. Thiru M.Ragland Madhuram, Secretary, IRCS Ramnad District Branch distributed Certificates to 20 IRCS Life Members. EC Members participated. Thiru J.J.Leon, Treasurer, IRCS Ramnad District Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

SANKARANKOVIL SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Sankarankovil Sub Branch, 45/1, Kilavadi Vinayagar Kovil Street, Sankarankovil- 627 756.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : RDO Vice President : Chairman : THIRU LIC. A.M. MARIYAPPAN Vice Chairman : THIRU MJF. K. SAKTHIVEL Treasurer : TMT. UMA PALANIAPPAN Secretary : DR.K. RAMACHANDIRAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 15.10.2015 at Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Sankarankovil. Thiru LIC A.M. Mariyappan, Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Tmt. M. Subbulakshmi, Headmistress, Thiru MJF K. Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch and Thiru N.K.S.D. Subramanian, President, PTA Tmt. Uma Palaniyappan, Treasurer, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru Suresh, Food Security Officer, demonstrated Hand Washing Techniques and Dr. Senthilsekar, delivered special lecture on Personal Hygiene among students. Dr. K. Ramachandran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

An Awareness Programme on Dengue Fever and Distribution of Nilavembu Starch was held on 02.12.2015 at Sri Mahalakshmi Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Sankarankovil. Thiru LIC A.M.Mariyappan, Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Thiru MJF K. Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch and Tmt. M.Arunalakshmi, Secretary, Sri Mahalakshmi Matric. Hr. Sec. School. Tmt. K. Vijayalkshmi, Principal, Sri Mahalakshmi Matric. Hr. Sec. School welcomed the gathering. Dr.S.Senthil Sekar, Govt. Hospital and Dr. K. Selvarani, Deputy Medical Officer (Sidha) detailed about Dengue Fever and benefits of Nilavembu Starch among School Children. Dr.P.Manickkathai, Medical Officer (Sidha) presented about T.B and distributed Nilavembu Starch to the School Children. Thiru K. Ramachandran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

An Awareness Programme on Dengue Fever and Distribution of Nilavembu Starch was held on 07.12.2015 at Govt. Girls. Hr. Sec. School, Sankarankovil. Thiru LIC A.M.Mariyappan, Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Tmt. M. Subbulakshmi, Headmistress and Thiru MJF K. Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch.Thiru K. Ramachandran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch welcomed all. Thiru M. Rajendiran, Commissioner, Sankarankovil Municipality and Dr.R.D.Bhavanan, Deputy Medical Officer (Homeo) detailed about Dengue Fever and Prevention Methods. Dr. T.Sugunthakumar, Vice President, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch delivered Key Note Address and distributed Nilavembu Starch to the School Children. Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 26.01.2016 on the eve of 67th Republic Day at Govt. Hospital, Sankarankovil. Thiru LIC. A.M. Mariyappan, Chairman, IRCS Sankarnakovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Dr. G. Ramachandiran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch. Tmt. Uma Palaniyappan, Treasurer, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Adv. Notary A. Ravishankar inaugurated the Blood Donation Camp. 15 units of blood were collected.

National Leprosy Day was observed on 30.01.2016 at Govt. Hospital, Sankarankovil. Thiru LIC. A.M. Mariyappan, Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Dr. G. Ramachandiran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch. Dr. Jeslin, Vice President, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch delivered lecture on Leprosy and Oath was taken by the participants. Thiru S. Maideen, Asst. Revenue Officer proposed Vote of Thanks. Medical Awareness Camp on “Glaucoma Disease” was organised on 11.03.2016 on the occasion of World Glaucoma Week at Govt. Hospital. Thiru MJF. K. Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch presided in the presence of Dr.Senthil and Dr. G. Ramachandiran, Secretary, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch. Students from K.R. Naidu College of Nursing participated and Tmt. Thilagavathi, EC Member, IRCS Sankarankovil Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

SIRKALI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Sirkali Sub Branch, Kasim Nagar, Pudur, Sirkali – 609 108.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : Chairman : DR. P. NATARAJAN Vice Chairman : THIRU R. ARIVALAGAN Treasurer : THIRU K. PUGAZHA Secretary : THIRU P. KANAGASABAI

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Awareness Program on Disaster Management was organized on 08.05.2015 on the eve of World Red Cross Day at IRCS Sirkali Sub Branch Office. Dr.Natarajan, Chairman, IRCS Sirkali Sub Branch presided and addressed the gathering in the presence of Thiru K.Swaminathan and Thiru R.Natarajan, Life Members, IRCS Sirkali Sub Branch Thiru P.Kanagasabai, Secretary IRCS Sirkali Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Prizes were distributed to the Winners of the various competitions. Thiru P.Uma Maheswari, Life Member, IRCS Sirkali Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

SRI RANGAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Sri Rangam Sub Branch,

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : DR. S. SARAVANAN Chairman : THIRU N.V. KANNAN AYYER Vice Chairman : PROF. DR. T. SHESHAYEE Treasurer : THIRU V.N. RAVI Secretary : TMT. J.P. SHEELA SELES

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Election of Office Bearers for the IRCS Sri Rangam Sub Branch was held on 20.09.2015 at Hotel Rahavendera Residency. Major Donor M.Muruganandam, District Convener was the special guest. Er.G.Rajasekaran, Chairman, IRCS Trichy District Branch delivered Presidential address. Thiru V.Elanchezhian, was elected as Chairman and Thiru Paul Guna Loganath was appointed as Secretary for the IRCS Sri Rangam Sub Branch and other new Office Bearers were also elected during this event. Managing Committee members participated.

SIVAGIRI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Sivagiri Sub Branch, No.15/16, Naranapuram, Mettupatty 2nd Street, Vasudevanallur, Sivagiri Taluk – 627 758.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU S.LAKSHMANAN Chairman : DR.S.V. MRUGIAH Vice Chairman : THIRU S.T. MURUGESAN Treasurer : THIRU A. NARAYANAN Secretary : THIRU B.MANOHARAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : 21 IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 12.08.2015 at Thangapazham Ploytechnic College, Vasudevanallur. Thiru Subramanian, Secretary, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch, Tahsildar, Principal of the College and Govt. Doctors participated.

Delivered Lecture on JRC and activities of JRC during JRC Counsellors Training held on 25.01.2016 at ICI Hr. Sec. School, Kuttralam. Thiru A.Narayanan, Treasurer, IRCS Sivagiri District Branch participated.

3 Days JRC Camp was held at Hr. Sec. School, Panpozhi. Thiru B. Manoharan, Secretary, IRCS Sivagiri Sub Branch and Thiru A.Narayanan, Treasuer, IRCS Sivagiri Sub Branch participated.

TENKASI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Tenkasi Sub Branch, No.70, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Melagaram, Tenkasi

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : THIRU S.REHOBAYAM Vice President : THIRU V. CHANDRASEKARAN Chairman : THIRU S.KARUPPIAH Vice Chairman : THIRU T.SAKTHIVEL Treasurer : THIRU D.A. KANIRAJ Secretary : THIRU V.SUBRAMANIAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Human Rally Programme was organised in association with Narcotics Control Bureau, Tenkasi, on 26.05.2015 at Tenakasi. Thiru S.Venkatesh, Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, presided over the function and flagged off the Rally in the presence of Thiru P.Aravindan IPS, ASP and Thiru S.Karuppiah, Chairman, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch. Thiru D.A.Ganiraj, Treasurer, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru V.Subramaniayn, Secretary, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks. Students from Sri Ram Nallamani College of Arts and Science participated.

First Aid Centre was inaugurated on 29.06.2015 at Kuttralam Main River for providing First Aid to the general public. Thiru S.Vengatesh, Revenue Divisional Officer, presided over the function and inaugurated the First Aid Centre in the presence of Thiru P.Aravindan IPS, ASP and Thiru Sornaraj, Tahsildar, Tenkasi Thiru T.Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tenkasi, Sub Branch welcomed the gathering. Thiru V.Subramaniayan, Secretary, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks. Thiru Mohan and Thiru Velmurugan, DFO, Fire and Rescue services, Tenkasi Participated.

Blood Donation Camp was held on 12.08.2015 at S.Thangapalam Polytechnic College, Vasudevanallur. Thiru Marimuthu, Thasildhar, Sivagiri presided in the presence of Thiru V.Subramanian, Secretary, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch. A Medical Team from Govt.BB Sangarankovil conducted Blood Donation Camp and 108 units of Bloods were collected.

Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated by the IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch. Thiru Venkatesh, RDO, Thiru V.Chandrasekaran, Vice President, IRCS, Tenkasi Sub Branch, Thiru S.Karuppaiah, Chairman, IRCS, Tenkasi Sub Branch, Thiru T.Sakthivel, Vice Chairman, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch and Thiru V.Subramanian, Secretary, IRCS Tenkasi Sub Branch participated. As part of the Programme, Prizes and Certificates were distributed to YRC Volunteers who won in various competitions.

Global Hand Washing Day was observed on 15.10.2015 at A.G.Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Tenkasi towards creating awareness on personal Hygiene among School Students. Thiru V.Subramaniam, Secretary, IRCS Teankasi Sub Branch and IMS Coutrallam participated.

THIRUVIDAIMARUDUR SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Thiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch Rajkumar Offset Printers, 14, West Street, Thiruvidaimarudur - 612 104 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Chairman : THIRU V.M.BASKARAN Vice Chairman : THIRU K.VELAYUTHAM Treasurer : THIRU N.RATHINASAMY Secretary : THIRU J.BASKAR

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Awarness Rally was organized on 08.05.2015 at Aaduthurai, on the occasion of World Red Cross Day in coordination with JCI Aaduthurai. Thiru V.M.Baskaran, Chairman, IRCS Thiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch presided over the function and Mr.J.Baskar, Secretary, IRCS Thiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch, welecomed in the presence of Thiru P.Bysal Agamed, JCI Aaduthurai, Thiru N.Rathinasamy, Treasurer, IRCS Thiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch Thiru S.Chokalingam, Thiru K.Senthilkumar and Thiru U.Kathiravan. Thiru P.PonmuthiayanThurai, Mr. Poonadiayan, Mr.Sivakumar and Mr.PulavarBalasubramanian, Jt.Secretary participated in the Rally. Thiru K.Bharathimohan, proposed Vote of Thanks.

Blood Donation Camp was organised in association with Rotary Gramiya Kuzhumam by IRCS Tiruvaidaimarudur Sub Branch on 07.06.2015 at Thiyagarajapuram village on the occasion of Eighth Anniversary of Thiru M.G.Rajendran. Thiru R.K.Barathi Mohan, MP, Mayiladuthurai, inaugurated the Camp in the presence of Thiru A.V.K.Ashok Kumar. 21 units of blood were collected by IRCS Thanjavur Medical Team headed by Dr.Chandra. Thiru V.M.Baskar, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch, Thiru Veeramuthu, Jt.Secretary, IRCS Tirvidamaruthur Sub Branch, Pulavar Balasubramaniam, IRCS Member, Members from Rotary Gramiya Kuzhumam, Thiru Magalingam, Thiru Senthilkumar and Thiru Elangovan participated.

Blood Donation and Blood Grouping Camp was organized by IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch in association with Udavikaram Kalvi Payilakam on 14.06.2015 at Kottur Village on the eve of 10th Annual Day of Udavikaram Kalvi Payilakam. Thiru Sehik.N.Sirajuddin, Chairman, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch, Dr.Vasantha Govindarajan, Secretary, IRCS Thanjavur District Branch, Thiru V.M.Baskaran, IRCS Tiruvidamarudur Sub Branch, Thiru J.Baskaranan, Secretary IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch, Thiru N.Rathinasami, Treausurer, IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch participated.

Late Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Birthday was celebrated on 15.10.2015 as Youth Renaissance Day in association with Sowrashtra Matric. School and Rakesh Sharma Science Centre.

Blood Donation Camp was held in association with Lions Club on 22.11.2015 at Kutthalam. Thiru R.Sattanathan, President, Lions Club presided in the presence of Dr.Sikkandar Hyathkhan, District President, Lions Club, Thiru S.Mahavirchand Jain, Zonal President, Lions Club, Thiru M.R. Samatham Pillai, Thiru R.Baskaran, Thiru J.Baskaran, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch and Thiru Bharathi Mohan.

Thiru D. Rajkumar, Zonal Coordinator, Lions Club, welcomed the gathering. Thiru M.C.Balu, President, Kutthalam, Town Panchayat inaugurated the Camp. 33 Units of blood were collected from volunteers by Medical Team headed by Dr.Chandra. Thiru K.Viyakumar, Secretary, Lions Club, Thiru S.Chokkalingam, Treasurer, Lions Club and Thiru R.Arul, District President, Lions Club participated.

Children Day was celebrated on 29.11.2015 by IRCS Tiruvidaimaruthur Sub Branch in association with Mahatma Gandhi Child Welfare Society, Canara Bank, Rotary Club and Exnora at Sri K.G.S. Hr. Sec. School, Aaduthurai.

On 04.12.2015, Flood Relief materials, like, Sarees, Lungis, Rice, Vegetables, Candles and Biscuits Packets worth Rs.1,00,00o/- were handed over to the P.A. to Collector at Cuddalore.

On 06.12.2015, Relief materials, worth Rs. 2,00,000/- were distributed to the Flood Affected Victims at Manikollai, Nainarkuppam, Ramanathankuppam and Seshthirakillai villages in Puduchathiram Taluk, Cuddalore. 1,500 families benefitted.

Thiru V.M.Baskaran, Thiru J.Baskar, Thiru S.Ramanathan, Thiru S.Karthikeyan, Thiru A.K.Kalidoss, Thiru K.Bharathimohan, Thiru Pon.Bagalavan, Thiru Ramanathan Sivakumar, Thiru Faisal Ahamed, JCI President, Thiru Chockkalingam, Ex.President, Udavikaram Kalvi Payilagam, Thiru N.Rathinasami, Thiru J.Baskar, Thiru Rovar J. Krishnamurthy and Thiru Guna have donated relief materials, like, On 06.12.2015, Relief Items, such as Rice, Vegetables, Biscuits Packets, Water Packets, Rice, Blankets worth Rs. 1,00,000/- were handed over to the Project Officer, Cuddalore on 06.12.2015 for distribution to flood victims.

Mobilization of Flood Relief Materials Campaign was held on 13.12.2015 in association with JCI Lion, Idavai Makkal Mandram and Varthaga Sangam. Flood Relief Materials were mobilized / collected from the Philanthropists, Donors and general public for the cause of Flood Affected Victms in Cuddalore.

67th Republic Day was celebrated on 26.01.2016 at Sowrashtra Matric. School. Thiru M.K.Arun, JRC Volunteer welcomed all. Thiru V.M.Baskaran, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch presided in the presence of Thiru N.V.Mothilal and delivered Special address. Thiru J.Baskar, Secretary, IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch hoisted the National Flag and distributed Sweets to the Students. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Thiru V.M.Baskaran, Chairman, IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Sub Branch. Selvi.M.Kiruthika, Scout Volunteer proposed Vote of Thanks.

Human Rally was organized in coordination with JCI on 29.03.2016 towards creating awareness on Voters Day among general public. JRC Volunteers held the placards during Rally. IRCS Tiruvidaimarudur Office Bearers presided over the function.

THIRUVAIYARU SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Thiruvaiyaru Sub Branch 12-A, Cocos Lane, Pushpamandapa Street, Thiruvaiyaru – 613 204. Ph:04362-260363 OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : BDO Chairman : DR.V.S.SELVAM Vice Chairman : URVASI P.RAVIKUMAR Treasurer : THIRU V.KALIYAPERUMAL Secretary : THIRU G.ANBARASAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Members : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

World Red Cross Day was observed on 08.05.2015 at Pushiyamandapa Street, Tiruvaiyaru. Dr.V.S.Selvam, Presided over the function and Thiru A.Donbosco, Jt.Secretary welcomed the gathering and distributed the sweets to the general public. Thiru G.Anbarasan, Secretary, inaugurated the photo of Henry Dunant. Thiru K.Selvam, Thiru Kennady, Red Cross Members and Thiru Ramantathan, Treasurer, Rotary Club participated. Thiru. P.Gurusami Nathan, P.R.O. IRCS Tiruvaiyaru Sub Branch proposed Vote of Thanks.

Geneva Conventions Day was celebrated and Dr.V.S.Selvam, Chairman, IRCS Thiruvaiyar Sub Branch presided over the function. Appreciation Awards were distributed to Thiru Vadivel, Village Asst. and Prof.Kannadasan, Arasar College. Red Cross Life Members and Volunteers participated.

UTHANGARAI SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Uthangarai Sub Branch Uthangarai – 635 207

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : Vice President : THIRU M.RAJA Chairman : DR.V.DEVARAJ Vice Chairman : Treasurer : THIRU P.RAJINI SANKAR Secretary : THIRU V.GUNASEKARAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

A function to distribute free Grocery and Dress was organised on 12.07.2015 to mark the birthday of Thiru. S. Thirumal Murugan, Founder of Adhiyaman Educational Institution, Uthangarai.Cregory and Dresses were distributed to the HIV infected Child, Children with Disability and Orphan Children. Dr.Kandasamy, M.O., Govt. Hospital, Uthangari, Thiru M. Raja, Vice – President, IRCS Uthangari Sub Branch, Dr. V. Devaraj, MD, Chairman, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru V. Gunasekaran, Secretary, Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru P. Rajini Shankar, Treasurer, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru S.Rajendiran, Head Master, Govt. Middle School, Jothinagar and Thiru G. Ganesan, JRC Convener participated.

IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch distributed Mementoes to the selected School Headmasters for their achievement of Centum Results in 10th Standard Public Examination at Uthangarai. The following Headmasters, Thiru. P. Poonusamy, Head Master, Govt. Boys. Hr. Sec. School, Uthangarai, Thiru A. Yuvaraj, Head Master, Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Uthangarai, Thiru A.V. Vijayakumaran, Head Master, Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Singarampettai, Tmt.S.Uma Maheswari, Headmistress, Govt. High School, Keelkuppam, Thiru R. Sinivsa Gupta, Head Master, Govt. High School, Chennapanaickanoor, Thiru N. Ravichandran, Head Master, Govt. High School, N.Vellalapatti, Thiru S. Vimalan, Head Masters, P.Ettipatti, Thiru S. Ravi, Headmaster, Govt. High School, Upparapatti, Tmt. K.S.Manimegalai, Head Mistress, Hannumathatheram and Tmt. S.Palaniammal, Headmistress, Govt. High School, M. Vellalapatti were honored during the function. Thiru M. Raja, Vice – President, IRCS Uthangari Sub Branch, Dr. V. Devaraj, MD, Chairman, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru V. Gunasekaran, Secretary, Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru P. Rajini Shankar, Treasurer, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru G. Ganesan, JRC Convener, Dr. S. Muthalagan, MO, G.H. Uthangariai and Dr. K. Kandasamy, M.O, G.H. Uthangarai participated.

Free Eye Screening Camp was organized in coordination with Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Dharmapuri between 20.07.15 and 27.07.15 at Adhiyaman Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Uthangarai. Thiru S.Thirumal Murugan, Correspondent, Adhiyaman Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Thiru M.Raja, Vice President, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru V.Gunasekaran, Secretary, IRCS Uthanagarai Sub Branch and Thiru P.Rajini Murugan, Treasurer, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch participated. 1,063 students benefited.

Blood Donation Camp was conducted on 21.07.2015 at Sri Vidyamandir Arts and Science College, Kotteri. Thiru V. Chandrasekaran, Founder, Sri Vidyamandir Arts and Science College inaugurated the Camp. Thiru K. Arul, Principal, Sri Vidyamandir Arts and Science College, Thiru K. Sengodan, Secretary, Dr.V.Devaraj, IRCS Uthangarai Chairman and Thiru V. Gunasekaran, Secretary, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch participated. 67 units of Blood were collected from the Volunteers. Thiru C.Govindaraj, NSS Officer, Thiru Parthiban, Thiru Thirumurugan, Thiru M.Raja, Vice President and Thiru P.Rajinimurugan, Treasurer, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch organized the Camp. Mother Feed Week Awareness Rally and Seminar was conducted on 05.08.2015. Dr.Muthalagan inaugurated the Rally in the presence of Dr.V.Devaraj, Chairman, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru M.Raja, Vice – President, Thiru V.Gunasekaran, Secretary, Tmt.S.Uma, Creat NGO. 150 Students from Nursing Colleges participated. Dr.Anitha, took awareness session on benefits of Mother Feeding to New Born babies at G.H.Uthangarai.

A function to distribute free Grecory was held on 08.08.2015 to mark 66th Geneva Conventions Day. Grecory items were distributed to the HIV infected persons and Blinds by Dr.Muthulingam, Thiru V.C. Srinivasan, Correspondent, Vidyavikas Matric and Hr. Sec. School and Thiru Ramdev.

Thiru M.Raja, Vice President, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch, Thiru V.Gunasekaran, Secretary, IRCS, Uthangarai Sub Branch and Thiru P. Rajini Sankar, Treasurer, IRCS Uthangarai Sub Branch attended.

VELACHERY SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society, Velachery Sub Branch, No.170/104, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai – 42.

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : TAHSILDAR Vice President : THIRU M. MUNIRAJ PANDITH Chairman : THIRU LN.S. PANEER SELVAM Vice Chairman : Treasurer : TMT. G. GUNASUNDARI Secretary : THIRU B.UDAYA KUMAR

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

Blood Donation Camp was conducted in association with Corporation Bank, Velachery, on 16.02.2016. IRCS Velachery Sub Branch Office Bearers and IRCS Life Members participated. 68 units of blood were collected.

VIRUDHACHALAM SUB BRANCH

OFFICE ADDRESS : Indian Red Cross Society Virudachalam Sub Branch No.11, Sarayakara Street, Virudhachalam

OFFICE BEARES

Ex.Officio President : RDO Vice President : Chairman : THIRU R. THIRUVARASU Vice Chairman : THIRU S. SUBRAMANIYAN Treasurer : THIRU S. AKILAN Secretary : THIRU R.S. MANIKKAHANDARAJAN

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLED I. Patron : - II. Vice Patron : - III. Life Member : - IV. Life Associate : - V. Annual Member : -

ACTIVITIES:

12 DDRT Members from IRCS Virudhachalam Sub Branch and IRCS Cuddalore District Branch remained deployed for providing First Aid to 42 victims of Chennai – Manglore Express derailed on on 04.09.2015. In addition to this, Transports were arranged for the passengers and injured persons to transport them to hospital for further treatment. District Collector and general public hailed the efforts taken by the both IRCS Branches

Flood Relief Materials were distributed to the flood affected People in Thazhanallur on 04.12.2015. Thiru Manikandan, Secretary, IRCS Virudhachalam Sub Branch presided in the presence of Adv. Thazhai Karunanidhi. 60 beneficiaries received flood relief materials, such as, Dhoti, Saree, Blanket, Utensils and Mat.