Metro India News | hyderabad

The Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma was the Chief Guest for the special program commemorating World Red Cross Day and World Thalassemia Day 2025 on Thursday at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. In his address, the urged the society to act with compassion, solidarity and humanity. He emphasized this year’s theme for World Red Cross Day, “On the Side of Humanity,” and lauded the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) for its humanitarian service since its inception in 1920. 

He also stressed the growing need for volunteerism to serve the vulnerable and uphold human dignity.With a membership of over 45,000 across all 33 districts of Telangana, the IRCS has played a vital role in organizing blood donation drives, extending medical and health outreach, supporting orphanages and elder care homes, and providing timely assistance during natural disasters. 

Marking World Thalassemia Day, the Governor paid tribute to the courage and resilience of young thalassemia warriors, who depend on regular blood transfusions for survival. He commended the work of Dhatri, an organization that has brought hope to families by promoting awareness and stem cell donation for those suffering from this genetic disorder A key highlight was the formal launch of the Blood Stem Cell Donor Registration drive.

Responding to the Governor’s call, all eligible staff members of Raj Bhavan, aged between 18 and 50 years, voluntarily gave swab samples and registered themselves as stem cell donors. The program was attended by M. Dana Kishore, IAS, Principal Secretary to Governor, and the General Secretary and the Treasurer of the IRCS, Telangana State Branch, and chairmen of district branches of IRCS, officials of the Red Cross and officers of Raj Bhavan.