Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, November 5:- Under the guidance of Mrs. Komal Mittal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner and President of the District Red Cross Branch, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, the District Red Cross Branch is undertaking various public welfare activities. As part of this initiative, ration was provided to a poor and needy family on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. On this occasion, Dr. Ankita Kansal, PCS, Assistant Commissioner (General), said that the Red Cross always remains ready to serve humanity during times of distress.
S. Harbans Singh, Secretary, Red Cross, said that the main objectives of the Red Cross include preventing diseases and alleviating human suffering. Affordable medicines are provided to poor and needy patients through Jan Aushadhi stores at District Hospital Mohali, Kharar and Kurali. The Red Cross is also making efforts to improve the lives of persons with disabilities by providing them with artificial limbs and helping them lead better lives. Under the Wings Project, children with special needs are running a canteen at Government College, Khuni Majra. Through this initiative, one woman and two special-needs children have been provided employment so that they can become self-reliant. In addition, a computer centre is also being run at the District Administrative Complex, where various courses are offered at very affordable fees.
