Youth Red Cross Society of Government polytechnic college,Kanniyalampatti was started on April’2013 and now running with Dr. R.KARTHIKEYAN, Physical Director as the Programme Officer. Every students of this institution are member of YRC society.
ABOUT YRC
"The Youth Red Cross" is the most important constituent of its parent organization, 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.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
• To create an awareness on the care of their own health and of others.
• To understand and to accept of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern to fulfil 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.
THE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF YRC are
• Humanity
• Impartiality
• Neutrality
• Independence
• Voluntary service
• Unity
• Universality
Under this society our college is conducting various activities such as National Integration Programs, Rural Development Campaign, Health awareness, Blood Donation Camp, Blood Donation Awareness, AIDS awareness programmes, planting saplings, Campus cleaning etc.
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME OFFICER
Dr.R.KARTHIKEYAN.,M.P.Ed,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,M.Sc.(Yoga).,