Red Cross Mela begins October 29

Red Cross Mela begins October 29 Archit Watts
Tribune News Service

Jammu, September 25
Keeping in view the busy schedule of students during February, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) has decided to organise the annual Red Cross Mela on October 29-30 at the Kala Kendra here.
Anil Padha, honourary secretary, IRCS, Jammu zone, said, “The annual fair was not organised last year, but this year it was the biggest challenge for us to organise the event. So, we decided to organise it in October, which otherwise takes place in February. The student community is not much busy with studies in October and weather also remains pleasant during this period.”
Padha further said the purpose behind organising the mela was to raise funds for the suffering humanity. “In the mela, our volunteers not only spread awareness about the Red Cross among the people, but also make new volunteers,” added Padha.
Giving further details about the event, Padha said the event was very popular among the people from all walks of life, so the IRCS was organising a number of cultural events, games, dance competitions, magic show and general knowledge quiz.
“Various cultural troupes, representatives of NGOs, educational institutions, students participate in the mela with great enthusiasm. Some government departments also set up their stalls to display their products in the mela, which also proves helpful to attract the people,” said Padha.
He added, “This year we will not organise a raffle draw in the mela. It will be a separate event, which will take place in February.”
Padha said the preparations were on and in a week’s time, banners would be displayed on all rotaries of the city to get a huge participation.
“We have approached all the departments concerned to take their permission to conduct the mela,” said Padha.
He added, “As the Governor is the president of the IRCS, he will be the chief guest on the occasion. It was also a direction of Governor NN Vohra to organise the mela at a time, when students are not much busy with their studies.”