The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Sector 12, Chandigarh, organised a Blood Donation Camp today at Centenary Hall, in collaboration with the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Around 300 volunteers registered for the camp, of whom approximately 240 donated blood, including 11 women.
Under the banner “Donate Blood, Save Lives”, the initiative invited all eligible donors to take part in a life-saving cause. Donors registered in advance through an online form, and “Star Donors,” those who have donated at each of the last three consecutive camps organised by NSS PEC, were recognised for their sustained commitment.
The camp was organised under the guidance of NSS Programme Coordinator Prof. Sandeep Kaur and Co coordinators Prof. Mayank Gupta, Prof. Rattan Lal, Prof. Mohit Kumar with Naveen Gill, Secretary of the club, and Sabreena, Joint Secretary, serving as conveners along with Aryan Goyal, Assistant Secretary.
Dr. Nemi Chand Goliaya, State Liaison Officer, NSS, UT Chandigarh, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and urged students to make voluntary blood donation a regular practice. Also present were Dr. Puneet Chawla, Dean of Student Affairs (DSA); Dr. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Professor, Computer Science Engineering; and Shri Vinay Kumar, District Youth Officer, My Bharat.
Dr. Ashish Jain along with PGIMER medical teams supervised the collection in keeping with established safety protocols. Every donor was screened beforehand and offered refreshments and rest afterwards. Students, faculty and staff turned out in large numbers, and many first-time donors stepped forward.
A single unit of blood can help save up to four lives, supporting surgeries, trauma care, childbirth emergencies and the treatment of thalassemia and cancer.
The NSS unit thanked the PGIMER team, the college administration, the faculty coordinators, and every donor and volunteer who made the camp a success. Guided by the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You,” the unit pledged to continue such initiatives for the benefit of society.
