Uikey attends
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey attended the annual general meeting of Indian Red Cross Society at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremonial session of the meeting.
Union Health Minister and Chairman IRCS Dr Mansukh Mandaviya along with Governors of eight States were also present in this meeting.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Anusuiya Uikey appreciated all the members and volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society for their dedication and exemplary service to humanity especially during the COVID pandemic.
She expressed confidence that the Indian Red Cross Society would continue to work for the welfare of humanity by promoting the health and care of vulnerable sections of people and communities.
The Governor also highlighted the ongoing crisis in Manipur Manipur in which around 150 people have died and 60000 people are displaced.
She mentioned about the problems and difficulties faced by the violence affected people in various relief camps.
The Governor then requested the President and Union Health Minister to extend every possible assistance to the affected people of Manipur in this difficult time.
One proposal which entails the requirements was also submitted by Red Cross Society Manipur to the Union Health Minister in the meeting.
The accounts of income and expenditure of the previous years were also presented in the meeting.
At the end, the Governor extended her sincere thanks to the President of India and Union Health Minister for successfully organising the National level meeting of IRCS, said PRO Rajbhavan in a statement.