Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies empowered Students with CPR Training in Collaboration with Red Cross

Faridabad, May 8, 2024 – Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) took a significant step towards enhancing student welfare by organizing a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training seminar in collaboration with the District Red Cross Society. Held in commemoration of World Red Cross Day on May 8th, the seminar aimed to equip students with vital skills to effectively respond to emergencies and potentially save lives.

The event, attended by approximately one hundred students, was inaugurated with a warm welcome address by Dr. Gurjeet Kaur Chawla (Dean, Student Welfare), underscoring the importance of basic medical knowledge for all individuals. Dr. MP Singh, Secretary of the District Red Cross Society, and Mr. Purushottam Saini, District Training Officer (Faridabad), were also present, along with esteemed Master Trainers and other dignitaries.

The training session commenced with Master Trainer Geeta Upreti providing students with essential insights into CPR techniques. Emphasizing the critical role of CPR, she elucidated how timely intervention could significantly impact survival rates during emergencies. Following this, Master Trainer Darshan Bhatia conducted hands-on CPR training, guiding students on proper administration techniques tailored to different scenarios. Stressing the importance of continuity until professional medical assistance arrives or signs of life return, Master Bhatia’s practical demonstrations underscored the gravity of CPR proficiency.

District Trainer Purushottam Saini further elaborated on the significance of CPR and advocated for blood donation, highlighting its dual benefits for both society and individual health. In his closing remarks, Dr. MP Singh reiterated the transformative potential of CPR in offering a lifeline to those in critical need. Encouraging students to engage in humanitarian endeavors like blood donation, Singh emphasized their profound impact on both altruism and personal well-being.

The event concluded with the felicitation of winners from the poster-making competition, celebrating creativity and engagement in community initiatives.