Orientation Programme for YRC Programme Officers
The Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch and Youth Red Cross, Periyar University, Salem jointly conducted a one-day zonal level orientation programme for YRC Programme Officers on 08.08.2025. It was held on the premises of Senate Hall, Periyar University, Salem.
Dr. K. Jayaraman, Dean – College Development Council, Periyar University, Salem presided over the programme.
Dr. T. Elangovan, YRC – Zonal Coordinator, Periyar University, Salem, welcomed the gathering. Ms. S. Keerthana, Mera Yuva Bharat – District Youth Officer, Salem, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India was the chief guest.
The following events were held
| Title of the Programme | Name and Address of the Resource Person |
| Importance and activities of Blood Donation | Dr. Latha Balakrishnan, Professor and Head, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College & Hospital, Salem |
| History and origin of red cross | Mr. C.R. Rajesh KannanIRCS – Secretary, Namakkal |
| Importance of Disaster Management | Dr. P. Thangavel,Indian Universities and Institutions Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (IUIN-DRR –) – National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDMCoordinator – Periyar University, Salem |
| Activities of YRC | Dr. E.G.Wesely, YRC – District Organizer, Namakkal |
| Group Discussion | Dr. L. Venipriyadharshini, YRC – Programme Officer, Periyar University, Salem |
Dr. D. Sakthi, YRC – District Organizer – Dharmapuri & IRCS – Joint Secretary – Dharmapuri and Dr. P. Vadivel, YRC – District Organizer – Salem & Faculty Member, Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem also spoke on that occasion.
On behalf of Trinity College for Women, Namakkal, Mrs. V. Kalaivani, Assistant Professor in Physics & YRC Programme Officer, participated in that event.
