Mizoram Governor Spearheads IRCS Mizoram State Branch Revival, Launches Future Activities
Aizawl, the 10th July, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), President of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Mizoram State Branch, spearheaded a significant revival ceremony for the organization, launching future initiatives at Govt. Aizawl College, Mualpui, today. The event marked a pivotal moment in strengthening humanitarian efforts across the state, with the Governor presenting Institutional Membership Certificates to Govt. Aizawl College, the first to establish a Youth Red Cross Unit in Mizoram and Govt. T. Romana College, the second. Seven IRCS Mizoram State Branch leaders were honored with Life Membership Certificates for their unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission.
In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) lauded the reboot of the IRCS Mizoram State Branch as a landmark achievement, emphasizing its potential to amplify humanitarian service in the state. He praised Mizoram’s deep-rooted tradition of compassionate community action, noting that the Mizo spirit of selfless support for others is a source of immense pride and said that, “The culture of helping others without anything in return is deeply ingrained in the Mizo way of life,”. Urging continued collaboration with globally recognized organizations like the IRCS to bolster these efforts, “By revitalizing the IRCS Mizoram State Branch, we can further our commitment to serving humanity,” he added.
The Governor also commended the establishment of Youth Red Cross Units at Govt. Aizawl College and Govt. T. Romana College, encouraging other educational institutions across Mizoram to follow suit. He called on Mizo youth to actively engage in Red Cross initiatives, harnessing their time, skills and energy to drive humanitarian efforts. Describing the Red Cross as a beacon of hope, he shared his vision for Mizoram to emerge as a model state for Red Cross activities in India.
Pu H. Lalengmawia, Chairman of the IRCS Mizoram State Branch, outlined the organisation’s revival plans and expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support. He stressed ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the Red Cross in Mizoram and urged college authorities to establish more Youth Red Cross Units to expand the organization’s impact.
The ceremony featured a briefing by Dr. Benjamin Lalrinpuia, Joint Secretary of IRCS Mizoram State Branch and remarks by Pu Lalbiakzuala, Principal of Govt. Aizawl College. Dr. Chawnglungmuana, Secretary of IRCS Mizoram State Branch, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
Following the programme, members of the newly formed Youth Red Cross Unit at Govt. Aizawl College participated in a Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid Training session, the first of its kind in Mizoram. The IRCS Mizoram State Branch also provided the unit with 30 blankets and an oxygen concentrator to support their humanitarian efforts.
Mizoram Governor-in Indian Red Cross Society Mizoram State Branch tharthawhna hun hmanpuiin hmalakna kalpui tur a tlangzarh (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 10th July, 2025: Mizoram Governor, 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 College, Mualpuiah IRCS Mizoram State Branch tharthawhna hun hmanpuiin hmalakna tur duante a tlangzarh a. Mizorama Youth Red Cross Unit din hmasa ber Govt. Aizawl College leh a pahnihna Govt. T. Romana College-te hnenah Institutional Membership Certificate a hlan bakah, IRCS Mizoram State Branch hruaitu 7 te hnenah Life Membership Certificate a hlan nghal bawk.
Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan IRCS Mizoram State Branch tharthawh a ni leh hmalakna turte tlangzarh a ni ta chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, he hun hi Mizoram tana hun pawimawh tak, mahni mihring puite tana rawngbawl kawnga hmalakna awmze nei leh intuaitharna a ni, a ti a. Mizoram chu tlawmngai pawl chak leh viak tha tak tak awmna a nih thu leh, engmah phut let nei hauh lova midangte puih duhna thinlung chu Mizo nuna bet tlat a nih thu sawiin, puih ngai an awm apianga khawtlang huapa chet chhuah a ni thin chu thil thar a nih loh thu leh chhuanawm a tih thu a sawi a. Midang lainat leh pui thin khawtlang ni mah ila, midangte rawngbawl sak kawnga khawvel puma pawl hriat hlawh leh awmze nei taka kalpui, IRCS Mizoram State Branch kan neih belh hmang hian rawngbawlna kan tichak lehzual thei dawn a ni, a ti bawk.
IRCS Mizoram State Branch President ni bawk General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan Youth Red Cross Unit hmasa ber Govt. Aizawl College leh a pahnihna Govt. T. Romana College-ahte din a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, College leh zirna in hrang hrangte chu Youth Red Cross Unit din chho zel turin a sawm a. Mizo thalaite chu Red Cross zawma an hun hlu tak, thiamna leh chaknate Red Cross hnuaia hmalakna hrang hrangah hmang tangkai turin a fuih a. Red Cross chu pawl mai ni lo, beiseina eng chhinchhiahna a nih thu sawiin, Mizoram chu India ram puma Red Cross Model State ni tura tanlak a duh thu a sawi bawk.
IRCS Mizoram State Branch Chairman Pu H. Lalengmawia chuan IRCS Mizoram State Branch thar thawh leh nana hmalak dante tarlangin, hemi kawnga Governor hmalakna fakawm a tih thu a sawi a. Mizoramah Red Cross Society changtlung leh nung tha tak nei tura hmalak chhoh mek zel a nih thu sawiin, College hotute chu Youth Red Cross Unit din tura tan la theuh turin a chah a ni.
He hunah hian Dr. Benjamin Lalrinpuía, Joint Secretary, IRCS Mizoram State Branch chuan inhmelhriattirna hun hmangin report ngaihthlak a ni a. Govt. Aizawl College Principal Pu Lalbiakzuala’n thu a sawi hnuah Dr. Chawnglungmuana, Secretary, IRCS Mizoram State Branch-in lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Programme hman zawh hian Mizorama Youth Red Cross Unit ding hmasa ber, Govt. Aizawl College Youth Red Cross Unit member-te tana buatsaih, Basic Life Support (BLS) leh First Aid Training session neih zui nghal a ni a. Govt. Aizawl College Youth Red Cross Unit-te hian IRCS Mizoram State Branch atangin blanket 30 leh Oxygen Concentrator an dawng a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor