INDIAN REDCROSS SOCIETY, AP

Who we are:

 The Indian Red Cross Society was incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920.
Hon’ble President of India is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society
 The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), A.P.State Branch has come into existence in the
year 1956. The Hon’ble Governor is the President of IRCS, A.P. State Branch
 Post bifurcation i.e, from 15.11.2014, the Andhra Pradesh State Branch has 13 District
Branches viz. Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West
Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, S.P.S.R.Nellore, Chittoor, Ananthapuram, YSR
Kadapa and Kurnool Districts. It has 171 Sub-Branches
 The District Collector is the President of the District Branch and the Mandal Revenue
Officer/Tahsildar is the President of the District Sub-Branch
 The IRCS functions as an auxiliary to government programmes

President : Sri E.S.L.Narasimhan , Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh

Vice President : Justice Dr.A.Lakshmana Rao, Former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
Hon.Chairperson : Mrs.Rachel Chatterjee, I.A.S.,(Retd.) , Former Special Chief Secretary, A.P.
Vice Chairman : Sri Harpreet Singh, I.A.S ,Principal Secretary to Governor.
General Secretary :Sri. S. Balasubramanyam, I.A.S (Retd.),Former Secretary, Govt.of A.P.

DISTRICT COMMITTEES OF 13 DISTRICT BRANCHES:

Managing
S.No. District Designation Elected Representative Contact No.
Committee
Ad-hoc 7396622242;
1 Anantapuram Hon.Chairman Sri N.Ramakrishna
Committee 9866345715
Secretary Sri Riajuddin
2 Chittoor Elected Body Hon.Chairman Sri V.Sunder Naidu 8008552567
Sri D.Ranganadham, MEO
(Retd)
Secretary 9849976960
Sri Gopi
A.O.:9493859160
3 East Godavari Elected Body Hon.Chairman Sri Y.D.Ramarao 9848080867
Secretary Sri Siva Kumar 9866296400
9866314738;
4 Guntur Elected Body Hon.Chairman Dr.Ravi Vadlamani
9848132565
Secretary Sri G.Y.N.Babu 9848181601
5 Krishna Elected Body Hon.Chairman Dr.A.Sridhar Reddy 9848128342
Secretary Sri Illa Ravi 9440630271
6 Kurnool Elected Body Hon.Chairman Sri G.Srinivasulu 9440245063
Secretary Dr.K.G.Govinda Reddy 9849110288
Ad-hoc
7 Prakasam Hon.Chairman Sri K.Raghava 9441126486
Committee
Vice Chairman Sri D.Anjaneyulu
 Secretary Sri P.Hari Babu
8 SPSR Nellore Elected Body Hon.Chairman Dr.A.V.Subrahmanyam 8985584270
Secretary Sri Mastaniah 8374259819
9440195900;
9 Srikakulam Elected Body Hon.Chairman Sri P.Jaganmohan Rao
9246635900
Sri Talivada Malleswara
Secretary 7793924947
Rao,
10 Visakhapatnam Elected Body Hon.Chairman Dr.P.Venugopal 9848027203
Secretary Sri K.V.R.K.Raju 0891-2703953
Ad-hoc
11 Vizianagaram Hon.Chairman Sri KRD Prasada Rao
Committee
Secretary Sri K.Satyam
12 West Godavari Elected Body Hon.Chairman Dr.M.B.S.V.Prasad 9490126837
Secretary Sri Tanniru Muniyya
Ad-hoc 9177013845;
13 Kadapa Hon.Chairman Sri Pichaiah Choudhari
Committee 9110338297
Secretary Sri B.Krishna Murthy 9177916226

BLOOD BANKING:
 The Indian Red Cross Society, A.P. State Branch plays a key role in the voluntary blood
donation movement. It has eighteen (18) Blood Banks working in 13 districts of A.P.
 Blood Component Separation facilities have been established in 8 IRCS Blood Banks in
Krishna, West Godavari, Srikakulam, Ananthapur, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool, Nellore and
East Godavari Districts
 ID-NAT facility at a cost of Rs.1.50 crore has been established at Red Cross Blood Bank,
Visakhapatnam.This equipment has 2 major benefits
i. it can identify HIV I & II, Hepatitis B & C viruses that are undetected by conventional
tests, and
ii. the window period for testing is shortened considerably
 30% of blood collected in the 18 Blood Banks is given free of cost to Government
Hospitals, poor patients who are below the poverty line and to persons affected by
Thalassemia and Haemophilia. The majority of the persons receiving blood from IRCS
Blood Banks are from the low-income group or are below the poverty line
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE. JOIN THE MOVEMENT BY GIVING BLOOD
TODAY
THE NEED FOR BLOOD IS CONSTANT. AND EVERY DONATION COUNTS
DON’T WAIT UNTIL DISASTER STRIKES GIVE BLOOD GIVE NOW GIVE OTEN        
Some quick facts about blood:
 Every person’s body contains about five litres of blood (or 10.5 pints)
 There are approximately 450 ml of blood in one unit collected
 About 100,000 new donors are needed every year to meet the demand
 It can take up to 50 units of blood to save a single car crash victim
 It can take eight units a week to help someone battling leukemia
 All it takes is one donation. ‘Give Life’
What Happens to Donated Blood?:To make the journey from “arm to arm,” every unit goes
through a series of steps and tests to ensure that it is as safe as can be
 Step 1 – Donation
 Step 2 – Processing
 Step 3 – Testing
 Step 4 – Storage
 Step 5 – Distribution
 Reach Our Blood Banks
Blood Bank
S.No. District Name of the Medical Officer Contact Number
Center
1 Anantapuram Anantapuram Dr.G. Ramanjaneyulu 9441425444
2 Chittoor Chittoor Dr.M.V.Narayan Reddy 8019383106/9849454484
3 East Godavari Kakinada Dr.P. Nageswara Rao 9848071868
4 Guntur Guntur Dr. G. Prabhavathi 9985322589
5 Guntur Guntur Dr. Vera Raghaavaiah 9177883353
6 Krishna Vijayawada M. Madan Mohan 9441902311
7 Krishna Machilipatnam Dr. S.V. Raman 8019905940
8 Kurnool Kurnool Dr. Venkataiah 9440251277
9 Prakasam Ongole Dr.B. Jala Reddy 8790590919
Dr.S.Sita Rama Rajendra
10 SPSR Nellore Nellore 9440762038
Prasad
11 SPSR Nellore Kavali DR. B. Ravi Kumar 9494755449
12 Srikakulam Srikakulam Dr. K. Sudheer 9440412613
13 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Dr. Venugopal 9848027203
14 Vizianagaram Vizianagaram Dr. Venugopal Redddy 8142578999
15 West Godavari Eeluru Dr. M.B.S. V.Prasad 9490126837
16 West Godavari Tanuku Dr. G.H. Prasad Rao 9959312349
17 West Godavari Narasapuram Dr. Trimurthulu 9440467664
18 YSR Kadapa Kadapa Dr. Raj Kumar 9704798189
 Be a Donor REGISTER NOW; Be a Motivator REGISTER NOW

DISASTER MANAGEMENT:
       One of the main objectives of Red Cross is to protect life and provide immediate relief to the
victims of natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, epidemics, famine, drought, earthquakes, fire
accidents etc. For immediate disaster preparedness and response, IRCS, APSB has launched massive
capacity building initiatives to train the people from the local community, so that they are better
prepared to face disasters and manage its consequences. These activities are carried out in the
disaster-prone areas with the help and assistance of I.R.C.S. National Headquarters, the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other National Partner Societies viz.,
American Red Cross, Canadian Red Cross, Hong Kong Red Cross and Spanish Red Cross. Disaster
Management is a collective term encompassing all aspects of planning and responding to disasters,
including pre and post disaster activities.

INTEGRATED RED CROSS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

       Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme in 10 Districts of Andhra Pradesh
was launched with the support of Canadian Red Cross for the period from March 2010 to Oct
2015.  From Oct 2015, IRCS, APSB is continuing the programme with its own funds of Rs.80
lakhs per annum with 20 professional staff spread over the 13 districts of A.P., and renaming the
programme as “Integrated Red Cross Development Programme (IRCD Programme)”. Under this
programme, trainings in first aid, disaster management, Blood Banks and Blood Storage Centres,
healthcare programmes, welfare programmes, enrolment and activities of JRC/YRC volunteers,
celebration of important days and awareness programmes are undertaken.

STAFF PATTERN

      * RRC – Regional Resource Centre ;       ** DFO - District Field Officer
PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED BY IRCS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT / OTHER
AGENCIES
i. Disaster Management Trainings for Youth
In association with Dept. of Youth Services, Govt. of A.P., IRCS, APSB has organized 214
trainings on Disaster Management with special focus on First Aid, covering 9432 rural youth
and college students from 13 districts of A.P.The trained youth are in turn supporting Govt. in
large gatherings, festivals and also responding to local emergencies. IRCS, APSB & Dept. of
Youth Services, Govt. of A.P., are continuing the programme, to have in place a trained force of
youth volunteers to respond during emergencies and to act to save lives during the “golden hour”
period.
ii. Rescue & First Aid Trainings to the Task Force Teams
IRCS, A.P. State Branch, in association with National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Program under
Revenue (DM) Dept., Govt of A.P. funded by World Bank through NDMA (National Disaster
Management Authority) organized 219 trainings to the Rescue & First Aid Task Force Team
members at 219 cyclone shelters in 9 coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh.
iii. CBDRR trainings to the PRI members
IRCS, A.P. State Branch, in association with UNDP (United Nations Development Programme),
Andhra Pradesh division is conducting Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Trainings to
the Panchayat Raj Institution members in the districts of Visakhapatnam & Krishna.
iv. IRCS-ICRC Cooperation activities programme
IRCS-ICRC Cooperation program has been implemented by the IRCS, A.P.State Branch from
2015. The program aim is to develop volunteers, mainly youth, through capacity building
activities on First Aid, and to participate in the Red Cross Movement at Community, District and
State Level.

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY CANCER HOSPITAL

PODALAKUR ROAD, NELLORE, ANDHRA PRADESH
PROFILE
31.07.2001
JAKKA SUJATHAMMA CANCER DETECTION CENTER
Inaugurated by Sri C.Rangarajan,Governor of Andhra Pradesh,
DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT:
6-2-2006,DODLA VARADHA REDDY
RADIO THERAPY CENTER
Inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, President of India
TOTAL AREA: 7 Acres
TOTAL BEDS AVAILABLE:
General: ;
ICU:
Spl.Rooms:
STAFF:
Radiation Oncologist:
Surgical Oncologist:
Gynocologist:
Surgeon:
Sonologist:
Pathologist:
Junior Doctors:
Physicists ( Radiotherapy Dept):
Radio Therapy Technologists:
Technicians:
Nursing Staff:
 Para-Medical staff:
Administrative staff:
Watch & Ward staff:
House Keeping staff:
AVAILABLE FACILITIES:
a) Surgical Oncology
b) Radiotherapy (Cobalt Beam & Brachy Therapy)
c) Chemo therapy for solid tumors
d) Laparoscopy
e) Clinical Laborator & Pathology
f) Mammography
g) X-Ray with Digitalizer
h) Ultra Sound Cum Colour Doppler
Head & Neck, Breast, Thyroid, Gastric, Colon & Rectum, Cervix, Endom
TYPES OF CANCER BEING
Ovary, Penis, Prostate, Soft Tissues & Bone Tumor, Skin, Lung & Medi
TREATED:
Tumor
NO. OF PATIENTS REGISTERED
28,500 No.s (upto Dec - 31, 2017)
UNDER OUT-PATIENTS:
NO. OF CASES TREATED UNDER
8,900 No.s ( up to Dec-31, 2017)
IN-PATIENTS:
DISTRICT TO WHICH SERVICES
SPSR Nellore, Kadapa, Chittoor & Part of Prakasham
ARE BEING PROVIDED:
FUTURE PLANS:
1) Installation of Linear Accelerator
2) Establishing Medical Oncology Dept
3) Construction of Canteen
4) Internal Roads
5) Corpus Fund for Annadhanam & Free Medicines
Support the cause: DONATE NOW

ORPHANAGES / REHABILITATION HOMES:

       An orphanage is running since 1972 in Guntur. 32 boys between the ages of 5 and 16 are
enrolled in “Children’s Home”. Srikakulam District Branch has established a Home for orphans
and street children in 2015 with a current strength of 42.
Home For Senior Citizens:
i. Kakinada
       A Red Cross Home for Senior Citizens is established at Santhosh Nagar of Vakalapudi
village of Kakinada Rural Mandal with a plinth area of 352-43 sq.mts. with 4 double rooms, two
dormitories, one dining hall, one kitchen, office room with spacious varandah and with good
ventilation and also having good open place with lawn surrounded by compound wall. It is built
in pleasant village atmosphere for 24 senior citizens who are aged 60 Years can be
accommodated in this home. At Present 16 inmates are residing in the Home.

ii. Visakhapatnam
       An old age home with 34 cottages with very serene atmosphere in a sprawling complex of 6
acres is taken over by the IRCS, Visakhapatnam from Endowments Department. At the time of
handing over to the District Branch, there are 15 occupants. Within 2 months, the number has
increased to 28 occupants. 24 Hour medical facilities with good quality food and recreation
facilities are being provided at a nominal cost. Periodical check up by specialist doctors is being
arranged for the occupants.

FIRST AID:
       First-Aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care
provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from getting worse, and/or promote recovery.
First Aid can:
 Reduce the number of deaths, injuries from disasters or any other emergency
 Increase the capacity of students and communities in first aid response, and broaden their
scope to develop the humanitarian response at the time of any emergency
        The IRCS A.P. State Branch provides various courses for different types of First Aid
training for employees working in Corporate Sector both private and public sector, Government
organizations, factories and Industries, community level volunteers and to students in
educational institutions. IRCS A.P. State Branch has trained a pool of 45 medical doctors accross
the state as Lecturers in First-Aid who are authorized to under take First-Aid trainings and to
sign the applications/certificates to be issued by NHQ, New Delhi.
S.No Name of the Course Duration Eligibility Level Validity
Senior First Aid
1 16 Hrs Everyone (expect blind) II 3 years
(Professional )
2 Voucher 16 Hrs SFA (min 1 year) II 5 Years
3 Medallion 16 Hrs Voucher (min 1 year) III 5 Years
4 Label 16 Hrs Medallion (min 1 year) IV 5 Years
32 Hrs (6
5 Lecturer Label (Min 1 year) V 5 Years
days)
Medallion / Label/ Lecturer/ Doctor /
6 Lay Lecturer 8 days VI 6 Years
Medical Nurse
        Indian Red Cross Society and its sister concern St.John Ambulance Association are the only
Govt. authorized institutions in India to conduct First Aid Trainings and to issue First Aid
certificates to its participants.
Main components of First Aid Trainings
        “On March 30, 2016, the Supreme Court of India gave "force of law" to the guidelines for
the protection of Good Samaritans issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The
purpose of a Good Samaritan law is to provide legal protection to bystanders who come to the
aid and rescue of victims of road crashes”.
 A Good Samaritan will not be liable for any civil or criminal action for any injury or
death of the victim
 Good Samaritan who informs police or emergency service regarding an injured person
not to be compelled to reveal his personal details
 Disciplinary action against public officials who coerce Good Samaritan to reveal his
personal details
  Good Samaritan not to be forced to reveal his/her personal details: Disclosure of personal
information including for the Medico Legal Case (MLC) Form to be made optional and
voluntary
 Good Samaritans not to be forced to bear the initial cost of treatment: Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to issue guidelines that no public or private hospital can
demand payment for registration and admissions costs from the Good Samaritans
 Hospitals cannot refuse treatment to a victim: Lack of response by a doctor in an
emergency situation to be considered as a “Professional Misconduct” and disciplinary
action shall be taken against such a doctor (as per Indian Medical Council Regulations,
2002)
 The Good Samaritan can choose to be an eyewitness and cannot be compelled
 Eye witness to be examined in a single occasion
 Examination of an eye witness to be either through:
o Section 284 CrPC: Allows examination of a witness through a commission.
o Section 296 CrPC: Allows evidence to be given through an affidavit
 Video conferencing may be used for examination of a Good Samaritan

Payment Method          

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\URBAN HEALTH CENTRES:

       Urban Health Centres are providing Maternity Services, Prenatal & Antenatal care, normal
deliveries, and child welfare services including immunization programmes. Motivation services
for family welfare including sterilization / vasectomy operations are carried out. All the Centres
are involved in Pulse-Polio Programme and other immunization campaigns.
i. Hospital at Arilova
       Hospital at Arilovais run by the IRCS, Visakhapatnam.During 2016-17, OP turnover has
increased to 350 per day, which was around 30 per day 2 years ago. Many specialty services
including dental services are included this year. In addition to round-the-clock services,
medical camps are conducted by this Hospital. Evening clinics in some of the slum area were
also established. Apart from immunization and other Government programmes, this Hospital
also aims at reduction of Anaemia in women, for which periodical check-up programme is
being conducted in the hospital.
Free Medical Services were provided to nearly 9,600 patients with medicines free of cost.
ii. Hospital at Sriharipuram
       The Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation handed over this Hospital to IRCS. This
Hospital caters to the medical needs of the nearby colony, slum and village residents to the
tune of around 350 outpatients per day with specialist doctors from paediatric, gynaecology,
dental, skin & ENT specialities. Laboratory facility with sufficient nursing staff is available to
take care of any emergency on round-the-clock basis.Medical services and medicines are
provided free of cost.
THALASSEMIA AND HAEMOPHILIA CENTRE, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT:
       IRCS, West Godavari DistrictBranch has started construction of a Transfusion Centre for
thalassemia and haemophilia patients with a proposed bed strength of 25. This Centre will have
its own treatment and diagnostic facility.  During 2016-17, 60 Thalassemia, 9 Sickle Cell
Anemia and 5 Cancer patients were supported with free blood transfusions every month. In
addition, 9 patients with Haemophilia were given factor replacement.

CORNEA COLLECTION CENTRE:

i. West Godavari District
       A Cornea Collection Centre run by IRCS has started functioning in January, 2017, in
collaboration with L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. So far 80 cornea have been collected and handed
over to L.V.Prasad Eye Institute.
ii. Srikakulam
       The IRCS KalyanMagatapalli Eye Donation Centre, Srikakulam, was started during 2008.
Through this Eye Donation Centre so far 692 cornea have been collected and handed over to
M/s.Mohsin Eye Bank, Visakhapatnam. During the year, 64 cornea were collected from 32 eye
donors.
iii. Kurnool
       During the year, Sri Ake Ravi Krishna, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Kurnool District has
motivated 1.52 lakh eye donors, and the pledge forms are handed over to IRCS, Kurnool District
Branch.

ORPHANAGES / REHABILITATION HOMES:

       An orphanage is running since 1972 in Guntur. 32 boys between the ages of 5 and 16 are
enrolled in “Children’s Home”.

       Srikakulam District Branch has established a Home for orphans and street children in 2015
with a current strength of 42.
Home For Senior Citizens:
i. Kakinada
       A Red Cross Home for Senior Citizens is established at Santhosh Nagar of Vakalapudi
village of Kakinada Rural Mandal with a plinth area of 352-43 sq.mts. with 4 double rooms, two
dormitories, one dining hall, one kitchen, office room with spacious varandah and with good
ventilation and also having good open place with lawn surrounded by compound wall. It is built
in pleasant village atmosphere for 24 senior citizens who are aged 60 Years can be
accommodated in this home. At Present 16 inmates are residing in the Home.
ii. Visakhapatnam
       An old age home with 34 cottages with very serene atmosphere in a sprawling complex of 6
acres is taken over by the IRCS, Visakhapatnam from Endowments Department. At the time of
handing over to the District Branch, there are 15 occupants. Within 2 months, the number has
increased to 28 occupants. 24 Hour medical facilities with good quality food and recreation
facilities are being provided at a nominal cost. Periodical check up by specialist doctors is being
arranged for the occupants.

CARE FOR THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED:

i. RED CROSS RESIDENTIAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ORTHOPEDICALLY
HANDICAPPED, KAKINADA
       This School was established in 1993 with free boarding, lodging, clothes and free supply of
textbooks and stationery from 1st to 10th classes. During 2016-17, the strength stood at 41
students. 4 of the alumni got government jobs in 2016-17. These students have participated in
International Disabled Day Sports Competitions and won medals in various sports. There are
currently 58 students in the residential school.
       Three old student from this school acquired Government Jobs and are being facilitated by the
IRCS, E.G. District Branch.
ii. GREEN FIELD RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN, KAKINADA
       The Management of Green Field Residential School for Blind Children which is located in
Thimmapuram village of Kakinada rural mandal was handed over to IRCS, East Godavari
District Branch on 09.12.2016. 46 boys and girls are studying in this Residential School having
its own 3-floor building.  Students are often taken outing for recreation and to inculcate sporting
spirit on par with normal children.
iii. MSR SPASTIC CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, NELLORE
       A school for mentally retarded children and those suffering with cerebral palsy was started in
August,2000 by IRCS, SPSR Nellore District Branch. With 150 students and 21 staff, the Centre
is providing vocational training, physiotherapy, speech therapy, music therapy, sensory
integration, etc. to the children. The school has a van facility for students’ pickup and drop.
Yoga Centres:
       Yoga centres are established in Vizianagaram and East Godavari Districts and classes are
being conducted. Nearly 65 members are practicing the yoga on regular basis.
Vocational Training :
i. Sewing Centres
       Under Red Cross Women Empowerment Program girls are trained in sewing, embroidery,
apparel design, knitting, cutting and crochet. Red Cross Sewing/Tailoring Centres are running in
the following Districts:
 Kakinada, East Godavari District
 Tuni, East Godavari District
 Nandyal, Kurnool District
 Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District
 Machilipatnam, Krishna District
 Pallipadu, SPSR Nellore District
 Srikakulam, Srikakulam District
ii. RED CROSS WOMEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, KAKINADA
 Beautician course was conducted on 6.2.2017 with 25 women free of cost. The course was
successfully completed with the support of Charms Beauty Clinic, Kakinada
 Computer training course was conducted for 30 Women, free of cost, and was
 successfully completed with the support of PACE Computers, Kakinada
AATMABANDHU SERVICES:
       Running Aatmabandhu Vehicle Service to carry DEAD BODIES from Hospitals/
Residential Houses to burial grounds. Freezer Boxes are also available to supply for Corpse in
Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari & Nellore. Red Cross Ambulance Services are also
running in few districts.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
i. Medicine Banks
       The concept of the Medicine banks has been evolved with the object of providing
medicines free of cost to poor & needy people to the extent possible, supplementing the
services by the Government in providing free medicines. In furtherance to this objective, four
(4) Medicine Banks have been opened so far at the following places in the state and they are
functioning satisfactorily.
 Red Cross Medicine Bank, Bapatla
 Red Cross Medicine Bank, Srikakulam
 Red Cross Medicine Bank, Vzianagaram
 Red Cross Medicine Bank, Vijayawada
       The IRCS intends to set up as many Medicine banks as possible in each district. For
successful functioning of the Medicine Banks, the IRCS makes allout efforts for donation of
medicines or cash by appealing to pharmaceutical companies, Chemists and Druggists
Associations, doctors and philanthropists.
ii. Medical Camps
       IRCS, APSB regularly conducts Medical Camps in all Districts with the help of senior
doctors and specialists who volunteer to give free service. Medicines are also distributed free
of charge
iii. Tracing Activities
       Conflict and disaster separate families, leading to years of uncertainty about the fate of a
relative. IRCS, A.P. State Branch with the support of ICRC locate people, exchange messages,
reunite families and clarify the fate of missing persons.
Have you lost contact with a family member ?
       Family News Services
 Delivering a family message when the regular means of communication ( such as
telephone, poster service, internet, etc) are interrupted by using a Red Cross Message.
 Tracing a family member who is separated or lost contact due to conflict, disaster or other
situations of humanitarian need.
       These services are offered to
 Family members separated due to conflicts, disaster or any other situation of
humanitarian need.
 Refugees and asylum seekers
 Migrants
 Separated children
 Families of the above-mentioned categories
iv. Jeevandhara / Janaushadhi Pharmacy Outlets
       To mitigate human suffering, IRCS generic drug stores were established in Nellore,
Visakhapatnam is catering to the needs of the below poverty line patients who are attending as
out patients in Tiruapthi and its neighboring areas
Special Events:
1. Godavari Mahapushakaram 2015
       400 Junior & Youth Red Cross Volunteers participated in Godavari Mahapushkaram that
were held from 14th to 25th July 2015. All the volunteers have been given orientation on 12th
July 2015 by the Senior Management of IRCS, A.P.S.B. on do’s & Don’ts during services.
Activities covered in the camps
 Assistance in Health Posts
 Provision of (4) Ambulances services & Boat ambulance
 Crowd Management
 Facilitation of Holy dip for the Vulnerable sections like physically challenged, old aged
persons etc.
 Special Announcement through Public address system
 Multipurpose posts established at Bus stop & Railway station for facilitate roots to the
public who had a holy dip in river Godavari.
 Served round the clock in (3) shift basis (8Am to 2PM), (2PM to 8PM), (8PM to 8AM)

NATION BUILDING

JUNIOR/YOUTH RED CROSS:

MOTTO – “I SERVE”
       Junior and Youth Red Cross programmes are an integral part of the strategic approach taken
by the Indian Red Cross Society. Young people perform a diverse and important role as
innovators, inter-cultural ambassadors, peer educators, community mobilisers, and most
importantly, act as agents of behavioral change and advocates for vulnerable people. IRCS,
APSB has a very active Junior and Youth Red Cross Volunteer force who are trained in First
Aid, Disaster Response and who participate in awareness programmes on health & hygiene
awareness, initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, WASH, etc,.
Junior/Youth Red Cross:
MOTTO – “I SERVE”
       Junior and Youth Red Cross programmes are an integral part of the strategic approach taken
by the Indian Red Cross Society. Young people perform a diverse and important role as
innovators, inter-cultural ambassadors, peer educators, community mobilisers, and most
importantly, act as agents of behavioral change and advocates for vulnerable people. IRCS,
APSB has a very active Junior and Youth Red Cross Volunteer force who are trained in First
Aid, Disaster Response and who participate in awareness programmes on health & hygiene
awareness, initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, WASH, etc,.
Who can join Junior / Youth Red Cross
 Those aged between 5 and 30 years
 Students up to 12 standard or below 18 years of age may join the Junior Red Cross
 Students in colleges and those aged 18 to 30 years of age may join the Youth Red Cross
Activities of Junior / Youth Red Cross
 Participate in immunization programmes such as Pulse Polio, Indradhanush, Measles &
Rubella campaign etc., and support health care providers in reaching the desired
objectives through awareness campaigns on health & hygiene
  Participate in blood donation camps as donors (18 years & above only) and as motivators
 Respond to emergencies, cyclones accidents etc,.
 Participate in ‘Swach Bharat: Programmes, in cleaning of hospitals, statues, roads,
sanitation, garbage clearance, tree plantation etc.,
 Participate in serving those in need of help during festivals & large gatherings. Thousands
of Youth Red Cross volunteers served the pilgrims of Godavari & Krishna Pushkarams in
the year 2015 & 2016 round the clock for 12 days, rendering services to the old,
physically challenged, women and children
 Services in the community
 Rallies
 Competitions
 Inter State Camps (Haryana)
 Our Youth Red Cross contingent participates in the Independence Day and Republic Day
Parade at State-level every year

HISTORY
Young Swiss businessman, Jean Henry Dunant was appalled by the condition of the wounded he
happened to see in the battle field of Solferino, Italy in 1859 during the Franco - Austrian war. He
immediately arranged relief services with the help of the local community. Based on this experience, he
wrote the book 'Memory of Solferino' suggesting that a neutral organization be established to aid the
wounded soldiers in times of war. Within a least period of time, this book was being read and discussed
across Europe. A year after the release of this book, an International Conference was convened in
Geneva to consider the suggestions of Henry Dunant, and thus the Red Cross Movement was born. The
International Red Cross Movement was established by the Geneva Convention of 1864.

        The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national
flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was founded.
1864 The Red Cross 1929 The Red Crescent 2006 The Red Crystal
 The 1929 Geneva Convention authorized the use of the Red Crescent
 The international conference of 2006 adopted an additional emblem The Red Crystal
SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:
 Humanity
 Impartiality
 Neutrality
 Independence
 Voluntary Service
 Unity
 Universality
The Indian Red Cross Society shall be guided in its work by the principles of International
humanitarian law and shall respect the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and RedCrescent
Movement namely;
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance
without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and
national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found, its purpose
is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual
understanding, friendship, co-operation and lasting peace amongst all people.
Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religiousbeliefs, class or political opinions. It
endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give
priority to the mosturgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all theMovement may not take sides in hostilities
or engage at any time in controversies of a Political, racial, and religious of ideological nature
Independence
The Movement is independent. The National Societies,while auxiliaries in the humanitarian
services of their governments and subject tothe laws of their respective countries, must always
maintain their autonomy so thatthey may be able at all times to act in accordance with the
principles of theMovement.
Voluntary Service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted inany manner by desire for gain.
Unity
There can be only one Red Cross Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry
on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, inwhich all Societies have equal
status and share equal responsibilities and duties inhelping each other, is worldwide.
         RED CROSS MOTTO: “WITH HUMANITY TOWARDS PEACE”

Join the movement ; Become a Member

“The imploring appeal must therefore be made to men of all countries and of all classes, to the mighty
ones of this world, and to the poorest workman: for all can, in one way or another, each in his own
sphere and within his own limitations, do something to help the good work forward.”
 - Henry Dunant : A Memory of Solferino
What is expected of a member
 Act in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross Movement.
 Serve without desire for material / financial gain.
 Be available in emergencies to render services based on ones abilities & skills.
 Respond to the need of vulnerable people & communities.
 Fulfill duties without discrimination of nationality, race, creed, political values or religious belief.

  “The imploring appeal must therefore be made to men of all countries and of all classes, to
the mighty ones of this world, and to the poorest workman: for all can, in one way or another,
each in his own sphere and within his own limitations, do something to help the good work
forward.” - Henry Dunant : A Memory of Solferino

Vision
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies, to protect life and health,
and to ensure respect for the human being, by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the
generosity of donors.

Mission
 Ensure access to safe, quality, life saving blood and blood products through 100% non-
remunerative and voluntary blood donations and to meet 100 % of requirement during
times of disasters
 Enroll 5% of the population as volunteers, to establish a strong network that can act in
times of need
 Cover 1% of the population as a trained volunteer force, so that in an emergency there are
trained individuals nearby who can use their skills to save lives
 Establish institutional mechanisms to promote and propagate the fundamental values of
Red Cross movement
 Establish institutions to deliver efficient, quality health and welfare services to people in
need or in distress, particularly the poor & the disadvantaged
Goals
 To establish Blood Component Seperation facilities in all 18 Blood Banks by 2020
 To achieve 100% voluntary blood donations by the year 2020
 To meet 100% of blood unit requirements by 2022
 To cover 100% of schools & colleges under Junior / Youth Red Cross by 2020
 To partner with State Government in Disaster Management activities, including capacity
building initiatives
 To establish a state-of-the art Training Centre for Disaster Management and First Aid
 To implement SERV (Social and Emergency Response Volunteers) programme in all
districts by 2020
 To undertake team building activities such as conduct of Sports meets and other
competitions to promote values of Red Cross among youngsters
 To undertake skill development programmes for youth and dropouts
 To promote yoga and other health initiatives
  To partner in initiatives under Swachh Bharat to improve cleanliness and sanitation and
hygiene practices in the State
 To take up awareness activities in environment protection
General/Specific Donations:
 General Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB are eligible for 50% incometax
exemption under section 80G of IT ACT 1961
 Specific Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB are eligible for 50% incometax
exemption under section 80G of IT ACT 1961
 Specific Donations towards upgradation IRCS blood banks are eligible for 100%
incometax exemption under 35AC of IT ACT upto 31st march 2018
 General/Specific Donations to Indian Red Cross Society APSB maximum per one
transaction is Rs. 99,999/-
Activities of Red Cross(please select check boxes which ever you interested)
IEC(Information, Education,
Membership Promotion Fund Raising
Communication)
Office Assistance Rescue Relief
Rehabilitation Preparedness Trainer Institution Management
Junior Red Cross Youth Red Cross Sanitation Promotion
Assistance of Senior
Health Camps Blood Donation Camp
Citizens
Medical Relief (Doctors,
Assistance to Handicapped Personal Hygiene Promotion
Nurses Para Medics only)
Civil construction maintenance
Counselling/AIDS & Others Family Planning
(Profession only)
First Aid Ambulance Services Transport
Orphanages Press Relations Skill Training
Monitoring & Evaluation Others (specify)
BECOME A BLLOD DONOR / BLOOD MOTIVATOR
BECOME A MEMBER:
 Red Cross provides assistance to victims of war, natural calamities, disasters, epidemics
without discrimination of race, religion, creed, nationality, political opinions. In addition
to its relief activities in emergencies, it promotes and undertakes activities of
development and prevention of illhealth disease and preparedness for disasters
 Any person can help this international humanitarian effort by donation in cash or kind,
and by enrolling as a member and serving voluntarily in any of its activities
What is expected of a member
 Act in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross Movement
 Serve without desire for material / financial gain
 Be available in emergencies to render services based on ones abilities & skills
  Respond to the need of vulnerable people & communities
 Fulfill duties without discrimination of nationality, race, creed, political values or
religious belief
Become a member of Junior/Youth Red Cross subscribe:
What is expected of a Junior/Youth Red Cross member
 Members are expected to follow 7 fundamental principles of Red Cross viz. Humanity,
Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
 Being a Junior/Youth Red Cross member is a key approach to developing tomorrow's
leaders
 Junior/Youth Red Cross members are expected to perform as innovators, inter-cultural
ambassadors, peer educators, community mobilisers, and most importantly, agents of
behavioural change and advocates for vulnerable people
NEW PROJECTS:
Project Title: Blood Bank at Ananthapuramu
Project Description: Establishment of New Blood Bank at Ananthapuramu of
Ananthapur District; Project Cost: Proposal Stage

Project Title: Training Centre for Bed Side Attendants at Guntur

Project Description: Establishment of a state level training centre for training and
placement of bed side attendants at Guntur; Project Cost: 95 Lakh

Project Title:Skill Development Centre at Kadapa

Project Description:Establishment of a Skill Development Centre at Kadapa
Project Cost: Proposal Stage

Project Title: Skill Development Centre at Kurnool

Project Description: Establishment of a Vocational Training and Skill Development
Centre at Kurnool; Project Cost: Proposal Stage

Project Title: Expansion of Old Age Home at Kakinada

Project Description: construction of 2nd floor on the existing Old Age Home building
at Kakinada of East Godavari District; Project Cost: 90 Lakh

Project Title: Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital at Srikakulam

Project Description: Establishment of Yoga & Nature Cure Hospital adjuscant to
Santhakala Anuraga Nilayam near ZP Guest House, Srikakulam;Project Cost: 3 Crore

Project Title: Old Age Home at Srikakulam

Project Description: Establishment of old age home on the 1st floor of Orpanage
Home at Srikakulaml Project Cost: 2 Crore

Project Title: Blood Bank at Chittoor

Project Description: Establishment of New Blood Bank at Chittoor of Chitoor District
Project Cost: Proposal Stage
Project Title: Blood Bank at Vijayanagaram
Project Description:New Blood Bank at Vijayanagaram of Vijayanagaram District
Project Cost: Proposal Stage

Project Title: Blood Bank at Ongole

Project Description: Establishment of New Blood Bank at Ongole, Prakasam District
Project Cost: Proposal Stage

Project Title: De-addiction Centre at Nellore

Project Description: Integrated 15 bedded rehabilitation centre for addicts at
Pallipadu Village, Nellore District. IRCS, Nellore District Branch proposes to identify
alcoholics / drug and substance dependent persons and motivate them to be admitted to
the centre, where detoxification and recovery procedures will be implemented, to wean
them away from the addiction. Project Cost: Rs.100.00 Lakh

Project Title: Upgradation of IRCS Blood Bank at Vijayawada

Project Description: Upgradation of IRCS Blood Bank to a Component Separation
Unit to serve the need at large; Project Cost:Rs.61.43 Lakh

Project Title: Thallasemia Care Centre at Eluru

Project Description: Establishment of a “Thallasemia, Sickle Cell and Haemophilia
Transfusion Centre at Eluru, West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh for persons
effected by Thallassemia, Haemophilia, Sickle Cell Anaemia and other blood clotting
factor defects, and to upgrade and expand the existing Blood Bank to support the
Centre.; Project Cost: Rs.211.782 Lakh
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2 A V Kotaiah Manager 9100078577 040 23221749

3 S Malleswara Rao Deputy Manager (Accounts) 9866589956 040 23221749

4 I Venkatalakshmi Assistant Manager 9100078572 040 23221749

5 Ch. Chandrasekhar Rao Sr. Executive 9490393669 040 23221749

6 Mohana Krishna G Executive (Admin) 9849499788 040 23221749

7 S V Durga Devi Executive (Accounts) 9059347615 040 23221749

8 T Madhu Babu Program Manager (ICRC) 9100078579 040 23221749

9 P Dhanunjayulu DM Coordinator 9642824315 040 23221749

10 M B R Varma Office Assistant 9100078578 040 23221749

11 Ambati Gopi Krishna Record Assistant 9100078574 040 23221749

Head Office
INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, A.P.State Branch, Rajbhavan, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 041.
Phone : +9140 - 23221749  Fax : +9140 - 23333112   
Email : secretaryaprc@yahoo.co.in; Website : www.indianredcross-ap.org
Camp Office
INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, A.P.State Branch(Camp Office),
Zillaparishad Compound, Nagarampalem, Guntur, Guntur District - 522004
Phone : 9010926110        
CHITTOOR BRANCH: Sri. V Sunder Naidu, Chairman
District Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Chittoor District Branch District Govt.Head Quarters Hospital
Campus, Medical Superintendent Quarter, Chittoor -517 001 CHITTOOR DISTRICT 8008552567
ircschittoor@gmail.com

Red Cross on a white background, is the Emblem of Red Cross, recognized in 1864 as the
distinctive sign for medical relief teams on the battle field.

In the Russo-Turkish war the Ottoman empire used a Red Crescent in place of the Red Cross.
Egypt too opted for the Red Crescent while Persia chose a Red Lion on a white background.
These symbols were written and accepted into the 1929 Geneva Conventions. The IRCS adopted
RED CROSS as its emblem.

The National Society make use of the emblem as an indicative device in peacetime and during
armed conflicts within the limits stipulated in national legislation, the regulations and its statutes
only for activities consistent with the principles set out by International Federation of the Red
Cross and Red Crescent.

During the General Assembly and the council of Delegates in November 2005 at Geneva, Red
Crystal has been adopted as another emblem for the Red Cross Red Crescent movement.

Some Important days observed by the Indian Red Cross

Society
1. 12th January Youth Day(India) View Message

2. 4th February World Cancer Day View Message

3. 22nd March World Water Day View Message

4. 24th March World TB Day View Message

5. 7th April World Health Day View Message

6. 22nd April World Earth Day View Message

7. 23rd -30th April World Immunization Week View Message

8. 25th April World Malaria Day

9. 5th May World Asthma Day

10. 8th May World Red Cross Red Crescent Day View Message

11. 31st May World No Tobacco Day

12. 5th June World Environment Day

13. 14th June World Blood Donor Day View Message

14. 21st June International Day of Yoga View Message

15. 12th August International Youth Day/Anniversary of Geneva Conventions

16. 1st October National Voluntary Blood Donation Day

17. 13th October International Day for Disaster Reduction

18. 15th October Global Hand washing Day

19. 14th November World Diabetes Day

20. 15th November World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

21. 1st December World AIDS Day

22. 3rd December World Disabled Day

23. 5th December International Volunteers Day

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