About YRC
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established under provision of the section 8 of the IRCS Act XV of 1920 with its National Head Quarters in New Delhi. The core focus of IRCS is to promote Humanitarian Principles and Values, Disaster Management, Health and Care in Community and Blood Services
IRCS, Tamil Nadu Branch was formed on 27th November 1920 with its State Head Quarters in Egmore, Chennai. Some of the activities that are carried out are:
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Disaster Relief -
Health and Medical Services
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Creches
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Tracing Cell
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Training Courses
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Rehabilitation Center
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Human Resource Development
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Child Protection
Our college Youth Red Cross Unit actively conducts health awareness programmes related to the youngsters of the society namely AIDS Awareness programmes, Cancer Awareness programmes, Awareness against smoking, general health awareness programmes about diabetics, the need for healthy body and mind namely yoga, etc. annually.
