National Social Impact Award Ceremony Held at BBAU; Blood Donation Awareness Receives a New Impetus

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, hosted the National Social Impact Award Ceremony, organized by the National Integrated Forum of Artists and Activities (NIFAA), Uttar Pradesh, to honor 264 social activists from various districts across the state for their selfless contribution to society. The ceremony was organized under the prestigious “Samvedna-2 International Blood Donation and Awareness Campaign” to recognize individuals who have actively contributed to organizing blood donation camps. The event was graced by Dr. Babita Singh Chauhan, Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished dignitaries on the dais included Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, Vice Chancellor of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Shri Natwar Goyal, Former Minister of State, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Ashwini Shetty, National President, NIFAA India and Dr. Arpit Shailesh, Programme Convenor. The ceremony commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and floral tributes to the portrait of Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal, Vice Chancellor of BBAU, said that India’s nearly 370 million youth constitute the nation’s greatest strength and most valuable asset. He emphasized that the progress of any nation depends on the health, awareness, and social responsibility of its young population. He stated that if the youth remain healthy, educated, and committed to humanitarian values, the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047” can certainly be realized. Prof. Mittal further remarked that regular blood donation is not merely a medical necessity but also a remarkable expression of humanity, compassion, service, and social responsibility. Through voluntary blood donation, countless lives can be saved; therefore, every healthy citizen should donate blood at regular intervals. He also urged social activists to promote awareness about organ donation alongside blood donation so that more lives can be saved.
The central theme of the ceremony focused on the global impact of blood donation awareness. The speakers appreciated NIFAA for achieving the World Record of Excellence in the field of blood donation and encouraged the awardees to further expand the reach of this humanitarian campaign.
The campaign also called upon social activists to promote awareness about organ donation in addition to blood donation, enabling more people to receive life-saving support. The speakers emphasized that fostering a culture of service and donation can help reduce social inequalities while strengthening humanitarian values across society. The programme concluded with a collective appeal to all participants to remain committed to these humanitarian causes, thereby contributing towards building a developed, resilient, and compassionate India.

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