A Blood Donation camp was organized in School of Civil Engineering at Kiit University,Bhubaneshwar many faculties, students and other staff members voluntarily donated blood.The camp was organized by Institution of civil engineers (students’ chapter), Kiit University under the supervision of Dr. N. Brahma along with four supporting staff from PradyumnaBal Memorial hospital.This camp helped students in getting awareness about their social responsibilities and showed enthusiastic participation for the same.
The Camp started at 9:30 a.m. and went up to 1:30 p.m. in the noon. The camp was organized in a well-disciplined manner checking each and every aspect of participant’s health.During the blood donation process the hemoglobin content of the participants were checked before donating the blood, clearly telling the participants about their health condition. Refreshments were provided to the participants after donating blood. Volunteers helped the participants and gave moral support to them for donating blood. It was great to see more people than pre-registered numbers turning up in the venue.The Blood samples were carefully sealed and transported away, while the volunteers and hospital staff helped in all activities the donors received a certificate of appreciation.
On this occasion Dr. B.G Mohapatra (Director school of civil engineering) a appreciated the work of the organizing committee members. Prior to the camp, the Volunteers of ICE Student chapter apprised the benefits related to blood donation to the students.As per the information available at the occasion, only 50percent of the country’s blood requirement is fulfilled through such blood donation camps. Hence, there is a need to create awareness amongst our youth for active participation in such a noble cause.