The main objective of the Red Cross Society is to provide relief from the troubles caused at the time of war or calamity. Its main objectives have been to help and treat wounded soldiers during the war, while the institution is playing its role in various health and social services ranging from blood bank. This institution, which considers human service as the basic work, also helps the victims in disaster like epidemic. The red cross mark on the white stripe is the mark of this institution, for the penalty of misuse

Its establishment in India
Around 210 countries of the world are associated with this institution. The Red Cross Society in India was established in the year 1920 according to the Parliamentary Act. The Red Cross Society has more than 700 branches in India. The principles of the Red Cross Society were recognized at the 15th International Conference in 1934, after which it was implemented worldwide.

The International Federation of Red Cross Societies (IFRC) demanded that the day be celebrated every year. After which every year began to celebrate World Red Cross Day. On May 8, 1948, the first World Red Cross Day was celebrated. In the year 1984, it was officially named World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day.

Role of Red Cross in Corona Epidemic Period
The slogan of this society is - Identify the volunteer inside you. Working on principles such as humanity, fairness, neutrality, independence, universality and unity, the role of this institution has become even more important in the era of Corona crisis.

• Quarantine center service with thousands of relief materials
• Providing food and reuniting people with family
• Providing physical and mental health services
• Reducing blood loss through blood banks
• Millions of volunteers of this society are engaged in social service during this period of epidemic.