GENEVA CONVENTION DAY RALLY – 2018

Around 75 students from Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Bantakal, representing the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit and the Youth Red Cross (YRC) wing participated in a rally organized as a part of the observance of the Geneva Convention Day in Udupi town on 04 September 2018.

On the occasion, the Udupi branch of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) launched a fund raising program for its community service activities. The rally was inaugurated by Smt Priyanka Francis, Deputy Commissioner Udupi district. In his inaugural address, she opined that everyone should have an understanding of the Geneva Convention Day and come forward to raise funds for the noble cause of humanitarian services rendered by organizations like the Red Cross.

Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society, Karnataka state, Mr. Basrur Rajeev Shetty, officials from Indian Red Cross Society Udupi branch were also present in the program. The rally was flagged off from Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Ajjarkad Udupi and ended at Rajangana of Shri Krishna Mutt, moving via Big Bazaar, K M Marg, Alankar Theatre and Service bus stand. The Youth Red Cross Coordinator of the college, Mr. Kishor Kumar Aroor, departmental coordinator Mr. Narayan Nayak also participated in the rally.