The Health Centre, Institute of Technology (IoT), Zakura Campus, University of Kashmir, today organised a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, Srinagar, and JLNM Hospital, Rainawari.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan, appreciated the initiative and commended the students, faculty and staff for their enthusiastic participation in the noble cause of voluntary blood donation. Dean Academic Affairs, University of Kashmir, also lauded the Institute’s efforts in promoting social responsibility and community engagement among students.
The camp witnessed an overwhelming response from the Institute community, with around 75 units of blood donated by students, faculty and staff of the Institute of Technology.
Among the prominent donors were Registrar, University of Kashmir, Prof. Naseer Iqbal; Director, Institute of Technology, Prof. M. Tariq Banday; and Deputy Registrar, Mr. Asif Sheikh, who participated in the camp and encouraged students and staff to contribute towards the noble cause.
The Director, IoT, appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the Institute community and emphasised that voluntary blood donation is a simple yet significant act of social responsibility that can help save precious lives.
The camp was organised in accordance with the guidelines issued by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and was coordinated by Medical Officer, IoT, Dr. Iqra, with the support of the collaborating organisations and the Institute community.
The organisers expressed gratitude to all donors, volunteers, medical personnel and supporting staff for making the camp a successful and meaningful initiative.