Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920. The act was last amended in 1992 and the rules were formed in 1994. The IRCS has 35 State / Union Territories Branches with more than 700 districts and sub-district branches. The honorable President of India is the President and the Honorable Union Health Minister is the Chairman of the Society. The Indian Red Cross's programs are grouped into four main core areas: Promoting humanitarian principles and values; Disaster response; Disaster preparedness; and Health and Care in the Community.

The Red Cross promotes Humanitarian values, which encourage respect for other human beings and a willingness to work together to find solutions to problems. From the seven fundamental principles, the movement aims to influence the behavior of all the people.

As a movement of the youth, CSR WING seeks to:

• To make them understand and accept civic responsibilities, and act accordingly with humanitarian concern.
• To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of youth.
• To foster better friendly relationships with all without any discrimination.
• Encourage community service through training and education.

As a movement of the youth, CSR WING seeks to:

• Having a workshop for CSR WING volunteers to enlighten their knowledge in first-aid and rescue steps in an emergency.
• Plan to organize blood donation camps.
• Planned to conduct an awareness program for AIDS, Non-communicable diseases like diabetes, COPD, etc.,

As a movement of the youth, CSR WING seeks to :

• 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, cooperation, and peace among the people.
• Impartiality : It does not discriminate due to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class, or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
• Neutrality :To continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious, or ideological nature.
• Independence :The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may act as per the principles of the Movement.
• Voluntary Service :It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by a desire for gain.
• Unity :There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent 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, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

Based on the above Objectives and Principles, the Youth Red Cross Wing of PESIAMS was established in the academic year 2013-14, aligning with Kuvempu University notification. By default, all students will be volunteers of this wing. Youth Red Cross helps the students to be disciplined and makes them understand their responsibility towards the country and society.

The Youth Red Cross wing of the institution organizes special invited talks, training programs, and workshops for its students and for the students of other colleges to enhance their civic sense and responsibility.

Advisory Committee of the Youth Red Cross Wing for the AY 2024-25 :

Responsibility :

• The coordinator conducts the meeting for the composition of the Advisory Committee.
• Chairperson, Coordinator, and forum members select the student members.
• The coordinator will prepare the action plan for the year and convey the Advisory committee meeting to decide the activities to be conducted.
• The Coordinator identifies the guest and resource persons for the special invited talks and training program.
• Maintains the CSR wing unit records, reports, and documents and submits the Annual activity report to the University Nodal Officer.

Standard Operating procedure (SOP) :

• Coordinator, Members of the Advisory Committee, and student members will plan the activities to be conducted in an academic year.
• The coordinator will take formal permission to execute the plan of activities.
• The coordinator will notify the activities of the students through the circular and encourage maximum participation in all the activities.
• The coordinator ensures all the activities should be executed as decided and incorporated in the calendar of events of the institution/as decided in the meeting.
• Coordinator will take feedback on each activity organized by the wing to know the quality of the activity organized and if required, to enhance the quality of the programs organized under the wing.

• To provide a neutral and credible platform to all its volunteers engaged in ISR best practices for capturing relevant issues to foster sustainable growth.
• Community Engagement and Outreach.
• Promoting diversity and inclusivity within the institution by creating a welcoming environment for students.

• The Coordinator will conduct the meeting to establish the Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Advisory Committee.
• The Chairperson, Coordinator, and members of the wing will select student members.
• In collaboration with the Heads of Departments (HODs) and class teachers, the Coordinator will identify volunteers for the ISR Wing. These selections will be approved by the Chairperson during the meeting. Selected volunteers are expected to actively participate in all activities organized by the ISR Wing.
• The Coordinator and committee members will create an action plan for the year and present it at the Advisory Committee meeting to finalize the planned activities.
• The Coordinator will maintain records, reports, and documentation for the ISR Wing and will submit an annual activity report to the Chairperson.

• The Coordinator, along with the Members of the Advisory Committee and student representatives, will plan the activities throughout the academic year.
• The Coordinator will obtain formal permission from the Chairperson to execute the planned activities.
• The Coordinator will circulate a circular notifying the volunteers of the activities and encouraging maximum participation in all events.
• The Coordinator will ensure that all activities are executed as planned and included in the institution's calendar of events, as discussed in meetings.
• The Coordinator will gather feedback on each activity from members and volunteers involved in organizing the events to assess the quality of the activities and identify any necessary improvements.