Report on Awareness Programme and Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organised by Red Ribbon Club, Dimapur Government College
The Red Ribbon Club, Dimapur Government College (DGC) organised an Awareness Programme and Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on 14th October 2026 at the College Auditorium, in collaboration with the Blood Centre, District Hospital Dimapur, and the Voluntary Blood Donors Association of Nagaland (VBDAN).
The programme aimed to encourage students and staff to donate blood voluntarily and regularly, and to promote a clear understanding of safe, voluntary donation to public health. The programme was chaired by Mr. Modozho Mathew Dukru, Assistant Professor (Computer Science) & Programme Officer (PO). It began with an invocation by Mr. Moaakum Pongen of the 3rd Semester, Sociology Department, followed by a welcome address delivered by Dr T. Tiakaba Jamir, Principal, DGC.
The awareness sessions focused on the importance of voluntary blood donation, and the difference a single donation can make to a patient in need, inspiring students to become part of this noble cause.
- The first session, titled “Be a Lifesaver: Why Donate Blood”, was conducted by Mr. Kholie Dolf, former President of VBDAN. Describing blood donation as a “soul-cleansing act”, he highlighted its role not only in saving lives but also in promoting personal wellbeing, healthy lifestyle choices and humanitarian values.
- The second session, on the “Significance of Voluntary Blood Donation”, was conducted by Dr. Rongsenmar Lkr, Medical Officer, Blood Centre, Civil Hospital, Dimapur. He explained the medical significance of blood donation, donor eligibility and the safety of the donation process.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Miss Vikitheli T Kiba, Assistant Professor (English) & Programme Officer (PO), who thanked the Principal, resource persons, medical team, volunteers, faculty and students for their participation.
The programme concluded with a group photo session, followed by the blood donation drive, during which 10 volunteers donated blood.
Recorded By:
(A Moamongla Aier)
Convenor
NSS & Red Ribbon Club (RRC)
Dimapur Govt. College
