, Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, organized a successful blood donation camp at its campus){kind=link}
APRIL 17: The Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, organized a successful blood donation camp at its campus. The event was a testament to the spirit of community service and collective responsibility, aimed at promoting health, compassion, and humanitarian values among students and staff.
The camp was formally inaugurated by Prof. Sameru Sharma, Principal of GCET, who addressed the gathering and emphasized the life-saving potential of blood donation. She enlightened the students on the health benefits associated with donating blood, explaining that while the body replenishes donated blood within 4 to 8 weeks, plasma is restored in just 48 hours. “A single donation,” she stated, “has the potential to save up to three lives.” Prof. Sharma also highlighted that regular blood donation helps reduce excess iron levels in the body, which can lower the risk of heart disease. Applauding the initiative, she referred to the donors as “true life savers” and motivated them to make blood donation a regular practice every six months.
The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 65 students and staff members coming forward to donate blood. Additionally, around 80 individuals availed themselves of free hemoglobin and blood group testing services. The event drew praise from Er. Sudhir Sethi, President of the J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, who, along with executive members Mr. Puneet Gandotra and Mr. Shammi Kapoor, lauded the efforts of the college and expressed hope for continued collaboration in the future.
The smooth conduct of the camp was ensured by dedicated coordinators Prof. Bhawna Sharma, Er. Sanjeev Gupta, Er. Sheetal Gandotra, and Dr. Raman Gupta. They congratulated the donors for their noble contribution and advocated for fostering a culture of regular voluntary blood donation.
Medical supervision was provided by Dr. Rubina and her skilled technical team from GMC & SMGS Hospital Jammu, ensuring that all health and safety protocols were strictly followed throughout the camp.
The event also received valuable support from student volunteers Dhanush, Arnav, Oshan, Mehak, Aneesh, Ritesh, Vinyak, and Anubhav, along with senior staff members, all of whom worked tirelessly to ensure its success. The coordinators expressed heartfelt gratitude to all donors and encouraged more participation in future camps, reaffirming the vital importance of such life-saving initiatives.