JAMMU, Sep 24: On the occasion of NSS Day, the NSS Units of GGM Science College, Jammu, in collaboration with the Young Blood Association, J&K, organised a blood donation camp on the college premises. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members and volunteers, reflecting the spirit of service, compassion and social responsibility associated with the National Service Scheme.
The programme was graced by the presence of Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Chandrasekar, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, who interacted with the students and appreciated their enthusiastic participation in the voluntary blood donation drive. He highlighted the importance of young people contributing towards community welfare through meaningful acts of service.
Addressing the students, Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Chandrasekar said that blood donation is one of the meaningful forms of community service and encouraged students to develop a spirit of compassion, responsibility and volunteerism. He urged them to become ambassadors of social service in their communities and appreciated the NSS Units and Young Blood Association for providing students with an opportunity to contribute towards saving lives and spreading awareness about voluntary blood donation.
Dr. Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal, GGM Science College, appreciated the active participation of students and highlighted the role of NSS in nurturing responsible and socially conscious citizens. He encouraged students to continue participating in initiatives that contribute to the welfare of society and promote the values of service and civic responsibility.
Around 32 units of blood were collected during the camp. The donation process was conducted by a team of doctors and medical staff from Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, including Dr. Utra Sambyal, In-charge, Blood Centre, and Dr. Sanjay Arora, Medical Superintendent. The medical team ensured that the blood donation process was carried out safely and systematically.
Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam, President, Young Blood Association, J&K, appreciated the college administration, NSS volunteers, faculty members and students for their cooperation and active participation. He emphasised the importance of regular voluntary blood donation and the need to create greater awareness among young people about its life-saving significance.
The camp was organised under the guidance of NSS Programme Officers Dr. Shalini Sharma and Dr. Amit Bali, whose efforts contributed to the successful conduct of the programme. Their coordination helped bring together students, volunteers, medical professionals and organisers for the community-oriented initiative.
The event concluded with appreciation for all the donors, volunteers, medical personnel and organisers whose collective efforts made the blood donation camp a meaningful NSS Day activity. The initiative reinforced the message that voluntary service and responsible participation by young people can make a valuable contribution to the welfare of the community.