NSS Rudhirasena Blood Donation Camp on NSS Day

The National Service Scheme (NSS) Units of Vidya  promote voluntary blood donation and create awareness of its importance in saving lives and supporting healthcare services by organizing blood donation camps.

As part of the observance of NSS Day, the National Service Scheme (NSS) Units of Vidya  organized a Blood Donation Camp on 24 September 2026 in collaboration with Government Medical College, Thrissur. Conducted under the NSS Rudhirasena initiative, the programme aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and encourage young people to contribute towards meeting the blood requirements of hospitals and healthcare institutions.

The camp was organized on the college premises in a safe, hygienic, and well-equipped environment. A medical team from Government Medical College, Thrissur, provided professional support throughout the programme, including donor registration and screening, blood collection, and post-donation care. Their expertise ensured that the donation process was carried out safely and efficiently.

The camp received an enthusiastic response from the VAST community, with students, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and other members of the institution participating wholeheartedly. A total of 143 units of blood were collected, marking a significant contribution towards meeting the demand for blood in healthcare institutions.

The Rudhirasena Coordinators played a vital role in organizing and coordinating the programme. The initiative was led by Saranya K (S5, CSE Dept), Shaheen (S5, CE Dept), Bhoomika (S5, CSE Dept), Ashil P Shine (S5, CSE Dept), Elana Maria (S5, CSE Dept) and Om D D (S5, CSE Dept). They were ably supported by the NSS Volunteer Secretaries: Sachin Mathew (S5, CSE Dept), Pavithra M G (S5, CSE Dept), Midhun Das (S5, CE Dept), Prakeerthana Baiju (S5, AIML Dept), Sona P S (S5, ECE Dept) and Muhammed Bilal A A (S5, EEE Dept), along with other NSS volunteers.

The volunteers actively assisted with donor registration, guidance, crowd management, coordination, and post-donation care. Their dedication, teamwork, and commitment ensured the smooth and orderly conduct of the programme while providing a comfortable and supportive environment for donors.

The programme was conducted under the able guidance of Mr. Rajesh S K NSS (NSS Programme Officer, Asso Prof,EEE Dept) Mr. Ranjith E R (Programme Officer, Asst Prof,ME Dept) and Ms. Delmy David V (NSS Programme Officer, Asst Prof,CSE Dept).

The successful conduct of the blood donation camp on NSS Day exemplified the spirit of the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You.” The initiative reaffirmed VAST NSS’s commitment to humanitarian service, voluntary blood donation, and community welfare.

Programme Outcomes

• A total of 143 units of blood were collected, contributing towards meeting the blood requirements of patients and healthcare institutions.
• The programme enhanced awareness of voluntary blood donation and its importance among the VAST community.
• NSS volunteers and Rudhirasena Coordinators strengthened their skills in leadership, teamwork, coordination, donor management, and community service.
• The initiative fostered humanitarian values, social responsibility, and active community participation.
• The programme reinforced the spirit of selfless service embodied in the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You.