Voluntary Mega Blood Donation Camp at SMVITM

On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross Wing and Rotaract Club, NCC Unit of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi, Kasturba Hospital Blood Centre, Manipal jointly organized Voluntary Mega Blood Donation Camp on 19 June 2024 in the institute premises.

Dr. Bismitha, Medical Officer , KMC Manipal inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp.  In her inaugural address, she explained the importance of blood donation and also she said that the healthy individuals can donate the blood every three months. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal, in hios presidential address encouraged the students to donate the blood in large numbers for noble cause and conveyed his best wishes to the program.  Dr Nagaraj Bhat, Dean Academic, Nagaraja Rao NSS-YRC-RC Unit Coordinator; Dean QA, HODs, Departmental Coordinators, Faculty, Staff, office bearers and members of NSS-YRC-RC Unit were present during the inaugural function.

Mr. Akash, 1^st year CSE invoked the blessings from the Almighty Ms. Anjali of 1^st year ECE welcomed the gathering, Ms. Anagha Bhat from 1^st year CSE compeered the program; Mr. Dheeraj ECE of First year proposed vote of thanks. More than 220 Volunteers, including faculty, staff and students of SMVITM and public had donated blood and with a total of 100 units of blood collected at the camp.