Mizoram Governor Inaugurates Red Cross Society Activities at Govt. Aizawl North College
Aizawl, the 24th July, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting humanitarian values and community service, the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), who also serves as the President of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Mizoram State Branch, inaugurated the Red Cross Society Activities at Govt. Aizawl North College (GANC) in Ramhlun North, Aizawl, today. He presented the Institutional Membership Certificate, an oxygen concentrator and blankets to the College Principal, alongside awarding Life Membership Certificates to three individuals.
Addressing the gathering, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh expressed his appreciation for the inauguration of the IRCS Mizoram State Branch activities at Govt. Aizawl North College. He commended Mizoram’s deep-rooted culture of community spirit and unity, stating, “The Mizo way of life embodies kindness, volunteerism, and selfless service, values that align seamlessly with the mission of the Red Cross.” He further added that, “Even in such a close-knit communities, there is immense value in having a structured, globally recognized hmunanitarian organization like the Indian Red Cross Society,”. He underscored that the Red Cross operates with a selfless spirit, driven by a commitment to serve humanity from the heart without partiality.
The Governor lauded the recent revitalization of the Red Cross Society in Mizoram and the ongoing establishment of Youth Red Cross Units in colleges, urging young people to take initiative, inspire others, and lead by example. He emphasized the importance of co-curricular activities in shaping well-rounded, responsible citizens and encouraged the youth, reiterating that they are the future torch bearers of the country. He specifically urged students to learn essential skills like first aid to respond effectively during emergencies. He further called for the establishment of Youth Red Cross Units in educational institutions across Mizoram and advocated for comprehensive training for members, envisioning Mizoram as a model state for the Red Cross in India.
The event featured a welcome address by Dr. Chawnglungmuana, Secretary of IRCS Mizoram State Branch, followed by a detailed report on the organization’s activities and initiatives by Assistant Secretary Pu Chinkhanmanga Thomte. Dr. Saroj Laldinpuii, Principal of GANC, also addressed the audience, while Pu Francis Lallawmkima, Treasurer of IRCS Mizoram State Branch, delivered a vote of thanks to conclude the formal proceedings.
Following the inauguration, a Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid Training session was organized for members of the Govt. Aizawl North College Youth Red Cross Unit, equipping them with vital skills to serve their community effectively.
Larsap-in Govt. Aizawl North College Red Cross Society bultanna hun a hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 24th July, 2025: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), President, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Mizoram State Branch ni bawk chuan vawiin khan Govt. Aizawl North College (GANC), Ramhlun North-a Red Cross Society bultanna chu Khuallian niin a hmanpui a, College Principal hnenah Institutional Membership Certificate, Oxygen Concentrator leh Blanket-te a hlan bakah mi 3 hnenah Life Member Certificate a hlan nghal bawk.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan Govt. Aizawl North College-a Indian Red Cross Society Mizoram State Branch hmalakna bultan a ni chu lawmawm tiin, Mizoram chu India rama khawtlang inlungrual leh inpumkhat tia hriat hlawh a nih thu leh mizote nunphungah ngilneihna, inpekna leh tlawmngaihnate’n thuk taka hmun a chan thu a sawi a. Thenawm khawveng inngaihsak tawn leh mamawh huna hnai reng thin khawtlang ni mah ila, khawvel hriat hlawh leh awmze nei taka pawl kalpui, Indian Red Cross Society kan neih belh thei hi a hluin hmasawnna min pek belhchhah dawn a ni, a ti a. Red Cross Society hmalakna chu hleibik nei lo, inpekna thinlung puchunga mahni mihring puite rawngbawl sakna a nih thu a sawi bawk.
Larsap chuan tunhnaiah Mizorama Red Cross Society tharthawh a ni leh Youth Red Cross Unit-te College-a din chhoh mek zel a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, thalaite chu midangte tanpui tura che chhuak vat thei leh zirtir chhawng zung zung thei an nih avanga thlur bik an nih thu a sawi a. Zirna mai piah lamah Co-curricular activity hrang hranga inhman chuan mipuitling leh chhawrtlakah zirlaite a chhuah thu a sawi a. Thalaite chu Mizoram mai bakah India ram hmalam hun atana beiseina meichher kengtu an ni tih sawiin, first aid pek dante zira chhiatrupna thlen thulha che chhuak thei turin a fuih a. Mizoram zirna in hrang hrangte chu Youth Red Cross Unit din theuh tur leh member-te zirtirna tha tak pek vek tum turin a chah a. Mizoram chu India ram puma Red Cross Model State ni tura tanlakpuiah kalkhawmte a sawm nghal bawk.
He hunah hian IRCS Mizoram State Branch Secretary Dr. Chawnglungmuana chuan inlawmna thu sawiin, Asst. Secretary Pu Chinkhanmanga Thomte-in IRCS chanchin leh hmalaknate a report a. GANC Principal Dr. Saroj Laldinpuii hnen atangin thusawi ngaihthlak a ni a, Pu Francis Lallawmkima, Treasurer, IRCS Mizoram State Branch-in lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Programme hman zawh hian Govt. Aizawl North College Youth Red Cross Unit member-te tan Basic Life Support (BLS) leh First Aid Training neih zui nghal a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor