YRC Unit Established at GAC- First in Mizoram

On July 10, 2025, the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), President of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Mizoram State Branch, spearheaded a significant revival ceremony for the IRCS at the Conference Hall, Mualpui campus. He presented institutional membership certificates to Govt. Aizawl College, the first to establish a Youth Red Cross unit in Mizoram, and Govt. T. Romana College, the second.

Pu H. Lalengmawia, Chairman, IRCS Mizoram State Branch, outlined the organisation’s revival plans and expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support. He stressed ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the Red Cross Society in Mizoram and urged college authorities to establish more Youth Red Cross units to expand the organization’s impact. The ceremony featured a briefing by Dr. Benjamin Lalrinpuia, Joint Secretary, IRCS Mizoram State Branch and remarks by Pu Lalbiakzuala, Principal, Govt. Aizawl College. Dr. Chawnglungmuana, Secretary, IRCS Mizoram State Branch, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.

After the programme, members of the newly formed GAC Youth Red Cross participated in a Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid Training session, the first of its kind in Mizoram. The IRCS Mizoram State Branch also provided the GAC YRC unit with 30 blankets and an oxygen concentrator to support their humanitarian efforts.