Photo exhibition held at MU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2014 :
A photo exhibition on ICRC's 150 years of humanitarian action around the world was held today at Court Hall, Manipur University.
The exhibition was jointly organised by Indian Red Cross Society, Manipur State Branch and NSS Unit, MU under the auspices of ICRC.
Speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural programme, Prof HNK Sarma, VC of MU lauded the efforts and actions of the ICRC in times of disasters and calamities.
He also praised the dedication and spirit of the ICRC volunteers.
Saying that the photos displayed at the exhibition are of great value, Prof Sarma exuded confidence that the photos would inspire future volunteers of ICRC besides infusing a sense of voluntary actions among the public in times of calamities like bomb blasts, inferno, flood etc.
The programme was also attended by Prof W Nabakumar Singh, Director, Centre for Myanmar Studies, MU; Prof Y Mohen Singh, Hony Gen Secy, IRCS, Manipur Branch and Benjamin Wahren, Deputy Head, ICRC, Regional Delegation, New Delhi.