Youth Red Cross Society, HPNLU Shimla Hosts Successful Blood Donation Camp in Collaboration with Red Cross

Shimla April 09
The Youth Red Cross Society of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh Red Cross State Branch, organised a blood donation camp on April 9, 2025, at the University campus. The initiative aimed to promote the spirit of voluntary service and encourage awareness around the importance of regular blood donation.
The chief guest of the event, Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla in her address, lauded the efforts of the Youth Red Cross Society and emphasised the critical role that young individuals play in nation-building through community-oriented initiatives. Prof. (Dr.) S.S. Jaswal, Registrar, HPNLU, Shimla also attended the event and appreciated the collaborative effort undertaken by the student body and the Red Cross.
The blood donation camp witnessed an encouraging response from the University fraternity. A total of 87 units of blood were collected from 135 registered donors. The donors included students, faculty members, administrative staff, and other volunteers, all of whom demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and a sense of civic responsibility.
The medical team included Dr. Payal, Archana, Kusum Thakur, Mr. Rajan Bhimta, Mr. Sunil, and Mr. Rakesh, whose medical assistance played a vital role in the success of the event. Additionally, Mr. Surinder Gautam, Assistant Secretary of the District Red Cross Society, and Mr. Virender Bisht, Training Coordinator of the Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross Society, extended their valuable support and coordination.
The event was organized by Dr. Rohit Sharma, Coordinator, Youth Red Cross Society, HPNLU, Romil Chawla, President of the Youth Red Cross Society, and Parul Bhalla, General Secretary along with the medical team from the Himachal Pradesh Red Cross State Branch.