CM urges Red Cross to join “Green Campaign”
Our Correspondent
Kohima | August 18
Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today said that Nagas have immense potential to forge ahead in diverse fields and become one of the most progressive states in the whole of India.
Acharya, who is also president of Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN), in his presidential address at the 30th Annual General Meeting here today at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan said that the senior citizens and retired government officials can contribute something to the society after their retirement by joining this voluntary noble society, i.e Red Cross Society.
The Governor expressed his happiness over the contributions and services rendered by the Red Cross Society over the years and urged the society to have an agenda for the future instead of delivering stagnant service giving organization. Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang, who is also the Vice President, IRCSN, in his address, expressed concern over global warming and climate change that has been adversely affecting the present generation.
Keeping in view the importance of combating climate change at the present context, Zeliang urged the Red Cross to join the “Green Campaign” and actively support the initiatives and interventions started by the government and non-governmental agencies.
Further, the Chief Minister expressed happiness over the activities carried out and services rendered to the people in time of need by the society.
He particularly expressed his happiness on the trainings imparted to many volunteers to become the first medical responders in times of need. He also urged the Deputy Commissioners of the districts, being the Chairman of the District branches, to be more proactive in enrolment of new members and expand the vision and reach of IRCSN in their respective districts.
Meanwhile, 13 patrons and 4 vice patrons from Dimapur, Peren, Kohima and Zunheboto districts were decorated during the programme.
Earlier, IRCSN general secretary Dr. Kepelhousie Terhuja presented a brief report on the business session.
