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The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities.

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The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities.

Who we Are?

The Indian Red Cross Society was incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920. Honourable President of India is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society.

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), C.G. State Branch has come into existence in the year 2000. The Honourable Governor is the President of IRCS, C.G. State Branch.

The Hon'ble Chief Minister is the senior vice presideng of IRCS, C.G. State Brnach. The Indian Red Cross Society runs 33 district branches.

The District Collector is the President of the District Branch and the Chif Medical Officer is the secretary of the District Brnachens.

The IRCS functions as an auxiliary to government programmes.

What we Do?

Blood Services
Disaster Management Activites
Health Care
Care in the Community
Nation Building
Urban Health Centres
Orphanages
Home For Senior Citizens
Other Activities

History

Jean Henry Dunant's book 'Memory of Solferino' suggested a neutral organization to aid wounded soldiers in times of war, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross Movement in 1864. The name and emblem are derived from the Swiss national flag.

Young Swiss businessman, Jean Henry Dunant was appalled by the condition of the wounded soldiers he happened to see in the battle field of Solferino , Italy in 1859 during the Franco - Austrian war.
He arranged relief services with the help of the local community immediately. He wrote the book 'Memory of Solferino' suggesting that a neutral organization be established to aid the wounded soldiers in times of war. Just a year after the release of this book, an international conference was convened in Geneva to consider the suggestions of Henry Dunant and thus the Red Cross Movement was born. International Red Cross Movement was established by Geneva Convention of 1864. The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was found.

Origin of Red Cross in Chhattisgarh:-

Chhattishgarh State Redcross Established on 04 April 2001 at the Governer House Raipur during Annual General Meeting. Dr. S.C. Majumder (Rtd.- I.A.S.) was the First Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Redcross. On the date of 05/01/2001 it's Nominated by Honorable Governer Mr. Dinesh Nandan Sahay for One Year. At Present 28 District Branches is Existed in the State.

Vision

To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies, to protect life and health, and to ensure respect for the human being, by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Mission

Ensure access to safe, quality, life saving blood and blood products through 100% non-remunerative and voluntary blood donations and to meet 100 % of requirement during times of disasters.

Enroll 5% of the population as volunteers, to establish a strong network that can act in times of need.

Cover 1% of the population as a trained volunteer force, so that in an emergency there are trained individuals nearby who can use their skills to save lives.

Establish institutional mechanisms to promote and propagate the fundamental values of Red Cross movement.

Establish institutions to deliver efficient, quality health and welfare services to people in need or in distress, particularly the poor & the disadvantaged.

Activities

Blood Bank

Red Cross Blood Bank in Chhattisgarh has received an award of excellence for 100% voluntary blood donation, providing free blood to thalassemia patients.

Disaster Management

One of the main objectives of Red Cross is to protect life and provide immediate relief to the victims of natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, epidemics, famine, drought, earthquakes, fire accidents etc.

First AID

First-Aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from getting worse, and/or promote recovery.

JRC/YRC

Junior and Youth Red Cross programmes are an integral part of the strategic approach taken by the Indian Red Cross Society.Young people act as agents of change and advocates for vulnerable people.

Volunteers

The programme aims to create a cadre of trained volunteers, numbering 1% of the population of each district.

Services / Other Activities

The concept of the Medicine banks has been evolved with the object of providing medicines free of cost to poor & needy people to the extent possible, supplementing the services by the Government in providing free medicines.

Members

The IRCS is an auxiliary to government programmes, with the Honourable President of India as President, the Honourable Governor as President, and the Hon'ble Chief Minister as Vice President.

Smt. Droupadi Murmu

Hon'ble President of India as President IRCS
India

Shri Ramen Deka

Hon'ble Governor as President IRCS
Chhattigarh

Shri M.K.Raut, I.A.S. (Rtd.)

C.E.O. IRCS
Chhattigarh

Shri Ashok Kumar Agrawal

Chairman IRCS
Chhattigarh

Shri Dr. Rupal Purohit

General Secretary IRCS
Chhattigarh

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Account Detail

A/C Name - Secretary Indian Red Cross Society Chhattisgarh State Branch Raipur

A/C No. - 09722011027647

IFS CODE - PUNB0097210

Quick Note

  • General Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB are eligible for 50% incometax exemption under section 80G of IT ACT 1961
  • Specific Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB are eligible for 50% incometax exemption under section 80G of IT ACT 196
  • Specific Donations towards upgradation IRCS blood banks are eligible for 100% incometax exemption under 35AC of IT ACT upto 31st march 2018
  • General/Specific Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB maximum per one transaction is Rs. 99,999/-

Fundamental Principles of Red Cross

These seven Fundamental Principles sum up the Movement's ethics and are at the core of its approach to helping people in need during armed conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies.

Humanity

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

Independence

The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

Voluntary service

It is voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

Neutrality

In orders to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

Unity

There can be only one Red Cross Or Red Crescent in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

Impartiality

It makes no discrimination as to nationally, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

Universality

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

Contact

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Our Address

Red Cross Building 1st Floor, collectorate Campus, Ghadi Chowk, Raipur C.G. 492001

Email Us

ircschhattisgarh@gmail.com

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0771- 2435400

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