The Youth Red Cross Unit of Milagres College celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda by participating in the National Youth Day Program organized by the Indian Red Cross Society, D.K. District Branch. The event was held at Prerana Auditorium on 12-01-2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The program also included an award ceremony to felicitate the Best Youth Red Cross Unit and the Best Program Officer, in recognition of their outstanding service and contribution to the Indian Red Cross Society, D.K. District Branch. The program was presided over by CA Shantharama Shetty, Member of the National Executive Committee, IRCS, New Delhi, and Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, D.K. District Branch. The Chief Guest was Sri D. Vedavyas Kamath, MLA, Mangaluru City South. Also present were Prof. Subramanya Nayak and the Principal of New Mangala College of Nursing, Mangaluru. Honour to Youth Icons: Kum. Dhanalakshmi, Gold Medallist in the 2nd Women’s World Cup Kabaddi Championship, Vidhushi Deeksha V., Golden Book of World Records holder for a 216-hour continuous dance performance, Sri Preethesh, President, The Bharat Scouts & Guides — Rover Award Certificate Winner.
The achievers conveyed their message to the young generation, emphasizing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and never giving up until one becomes successful. The program concluded with lunch, and participation certificates were distributed to the following volunteers who successfully took part in the event: Aazna Huzaifa – II BCom A, Fathimath Naaziya – II BCom A, Mizna Sulthana – II BCom A, Saman Sheikh – II BCom A, Haleefa Safa – II BCom A, Princel Wiana Dcosta – I B.Sc. FND, Sinchana – I B.Sc. FND, Krithik A. Kulal – I B.Sc. FND, Mohammed Rihan – II B.Sc. IDD and Ms. Sushmitha Shaila Moras, Program Officer of YRC. At the college level, a poster was created and circulated with an effective message for all the students of Milagres College: “Ignite the Self, Impact the
World,” urging young people to focus on personal development to drive positive change in society.