Red Cross Lucky Draw Winners Receive Prizes from Deputy Commissioner

Una, October 16:- Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal presented prizes to the winners of the District Red Cross Society, Una, lucky draw at a programme held in the conference hall of Bachat Bhawan on Friday. Dr. Renu Sehrawat, Chairperson of the Hospital Welfare Section of the District Red Cross Society, was also present. A total of 20 winners were selected in the lucky draw, of whom 16 collected their prizes, while four were absent. The first five draws had earlier been conducted by the Minister for Ayush, Youth Services and Sports during the district-level Independence Day समारोह. The remaining draws were conducted by Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal.

The first prize offered a choice between an Apple iPhone and Rs. 1 lakh. The second prize offered an electric scooter or Rs. 70,000. Surjit Singh, a resident of Polian Jwala in Amb tehsil, opted for and received Rs. 70,000.

The fifth prize offered a tablet or Rs. 20,000. Amit, a resident of Pul Wala Bazaar in Una tehsil, and Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Naya Nangal, received Rs. 20,000 each. The sixth prize offered a mixer-grinder or Rs. 2,500. Ravi Kumar, a resident of Arniala in Una tehsil, and Bandana Kumari, a resident of Upper Basal, received Rs. 2,500 each, while Sahdev, a resident of Thatthal in Amb tehsil, chose the mixer-grinder.

The seventh prize offered a pressure cooker or Rs. 2,000. Akshay Kumar, a resident of Bahdala in Una tehsil, and Suresh Kumar, a resident of Dharamshala Mahanta in Amb tehsil, were among the winners. Akshay Kumar received Rs. 2,000, while Suresh Kumar was absent to collect his prize.

The eighth prize offered a ceiling fan or Rs. 2,000. Pawan Kumar, a resident of Karwalian Sanhal in Bangana tehsil, and Pawan Kumar, a resident of Jhudowal in Una tehsil, received ceiling fans. Namita Kaushal, a resident of Lower Dehlan in Una tehsil, and Tamanna, a resident of Samnal in Haroli tehsil, received Rs. 2,000 each.

The ninth prize offered an iron or Rs. 800. Ravi Kumar, a resident of Lower Arniala in Una tehsil, received Rs. 800.

The tenth prize offered a wall clock or Rs. 500. Ravi Kumar, a resident of Lower Arniala in Una tehsil; Ramesh Chand, a resident of Saloh; Manohar Lal, a resident of Chatehar in Bangana tehsil; and Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Andoura in Amb tehsil, received Rs. 500 each. Amit Kumar, a resident of Tiyai in Amb tehsil; Binta Devi, a resident of Samlara in Bangana tehsil; and Purushottam Chand, a resident of Thanakhas, received wall clocks.

Helping the Needy Is the Top Priority: Jatin Lal

Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal said that despite limited income, the District Red Cross Society was continuously working for public welfare and helping those in need. The funds raised through the sale of lucky draw coupons had enabled the society to develop infrastructure worth approximately Rs. 3 crore. In addition, the society was supporting the higher education of 50 daughters from economically weaker families. These included daughters from extremely backward communities whose fathers had passed away or whose families had an annual income of less than Rs. 1 lakh.

He said the District Red Cross Society was also supporting the ‘Samarthya’ initiative, launched to keep young people away from drugs and engage them in positive activities. Under this initiative, facilities such as gyms and libraries had been developed. These libraries were providing better study facilities to students preparing for competitive examinations such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The Red Cross was also helping needy people from low-income groups pay their medical bills.

The Una District Office, Amb Tehsildar's Office, Mining Department, District Controller of Food and Civil Supplies Office, Deputy Director of Elementary Education Office, Gagret Block Development Office, Naib Tehsildar Dauladhar Office and Naib Tehsildar Gagret Office made significant contributions to the sale of lucky draw coupons. Balbir Kumar, Tripta Devi, Anuradha, Mandeep Joshi, Sanjeev Kumar and Shanti Devi from the Deputy Commissioner's Office also played an important role in this effort.

Red Cross Symbolises Service and Humanity: Dr. Renu Sehrawat

Dr. Renu Sehrawat, Chairperson of the Hospital Welfare Section of the District Red Cross Society, said that the Red Cross symbolised service and humanity. The society was assisting helpless and needy people suffering from serious illnesses while also promoting various social and public welfare activities. She appealed to people to purchase more coupons from the Red Cross Society so that those in need could benefit. Vinay Modi, Secretary of the District Red Cross Society and Assistant Commissioner, along with other officials, was present on the occasion.