Government College of Arts and Science, Kovilpatti

Introduction

The Youth Red Cross is a component of the Indian Red Cross. It is a group movement organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age within the colleges.A qualified lecturer is recognized as the leader and he is called the Programme Officer under his guidance , the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group,electing their own office-Bearers. Youth Red Cross helps the students to inculcate discipline in them and to understand their responsibilities towards their countrymen, especially the poor and downtrodden. YRC unit was inaugurated in this college in January 2016 with Mrs. M.Bhuvaneswari, Assistant Professor of Computer Science as the Programme Officer and from then onwards it proceeds with active involvement in various activities that cater to the needs of the students, college and the society. The Programme Officer has also participated in various YRC orientation programmes conducted by the University.

Motto of YRC

The motto of Youth Red Cross (YRC) is "I SERVE".

YRC Logo

Objectives of YRC

The main purpose of organizing the Youth Red Cross is
     To inculcate in the youth of our country
          >an awareness on the care of their own health and that of others
          >the understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfill the same.
     To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of youth.
     To foster better friendly relationship with all without any discrimination

Principles of YRC

Youth Red Cross has the following principles
     Protection of health and life.
     Service to the sick and suffering
     Promotion of National and International friendship
     Promotion of spirit of self-reliance and dignity of labour among the youth
     Promotion of training in various skills to render qualified service to the needy
     Promotion of factors which may contribute to the establishment of peace at the national and international level

YRC Activities

YRC unit of the college organizes activities which are based on Humanitarian services, Health services and also trainings to develop Leadership and overall Personality Improvement of the students. The Programme Officer has also participated in various YRC orientation programmes conducted by the University. Activities carried out by our college unit are
      First Aid Training Programmes
      Eye camp
      Blood Donation camp
      Planting of Saplings
      Legal Awareness Programmes
      Yoga Programmes