JAMMU: The Government College of Engineering & Technology Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, organized a successful blood donation camp at GCET campus today.
The event highlighted the spirit of community service and underscored the importance of collective efforts in promoting health and well-being.
The camp was inaugurated by Prof. Sameru Sharma, Principal of GCET, who emphasized the life-saving potential of blood donation. Addressing the students, she stated, donating blood is a healthy process. The human body can replenish the donated blood within 4 to 8 weeks, while plasma is restored within 48 hours. A single donation can save up to three lives. She further added that regular blood donation helps reduce harmful iron deposits in the body, lowering the risk of heart diseases. Prof. Sharma congratulated the young donors, calling them “life savers” and encouraged them to continue donating every six months.
The event saw enthusiastic participation, with 65 students and staff members donating blood, and around 80 individuals undergoing hemoglobin and blood group tests. Er. Sudhir Sethi, President of the J&K Thalassemia Welfare Society, along with executive members Mr. Puneet Gandotra and Mr. Shammi Kapoor, also graced the occasion and commended the initiative.
The smooth conduct of the camp was ensured by coordinators Prof. Bhawna Sharma, Er. Sanjeev Gupta, Er. Sheetal Gandotra, and Dr. Raman Gupta, who congratulated the donors for their selfless contribution and advocated for building a culture of regular blood donation. Medical supervision was provided by Dr. Rubina and her expert technical team from GMC & SMGS hospital Jammu, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. The event also received commendable support from student volunteers Dhanush, Arnav, Oshan, Mehak, Aneesh, Ritesh, Vinyak and Anubhav along with senior staff members, who worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success.
The coordinators expressed their gratitude to all the donors and urged more students and faculty members to participate in future blood donation drives, reiterating the importance of such humanitarian efforts.
