Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)
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27th Jul, 2020
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- Established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920.
- It is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities.
- It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.
- Honourable President of India is the President and Hon’ble Union Health Minister is the Chairman of the Society.
- The Chairman and 6 members are nominated by the President. The remaining 12 are elected by the state and union territory branches through an electoral college.
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