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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
JITO mega blood donation camp in Belagavi on Friday
The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) Belgaum Chapter will organise a mega blood donation camp in Belagavi on Friday, as part of Independence Day celebrations. The event will be held at Mahaveer Bhavan in Hindwadi from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is being organised in association with the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department, trade bodies and other associations. Some blood banks, including KLE Blood Bank, BIMS Blood Bank, Mahaveer Blood Bank and Belgaum Blood Bank, will facilitate collection of blood. As a gesture of gratitude, every blood donor will receive a Personal Accident Policy from The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. with a sum assured of ₹1 lakh valid for one year. The company has agreed to support the camp. 'People need to realise that one unit of blood can save three lives. There is a constant demand for blood across hospitals. All of us need to voluntarily donate blood regularly,' Chairman of JITO Belgaum Chapter Harshavardhan Inchal told reporters in Belagavi on Tuesday. JITO is a global organization with over 77 chapters across India and more than 32 international chapters, headquartered in Mumbai. It has over 19,000 members worldwide. 'Our objectives are service, knowledge and economic empowerment,' Mr. Inchal said. The JITO chapter established here 15 years ago has been actively engaged in social work and community contribution since its inception, Mr. Inchal said. Details of the camp can be had from Vikram Jain on Ph: 8971102555 and Abhay Adimani on Ph: 98452861512 or email:
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Rally to raise awareness against drug usage held
Pic: JITO Belgaum, in association with the FDA, organised a rally to raise awareness for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. Belagavi: The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) Belagavi, in association with the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FDA), Belagavi, successfully organised a rally to raise awareness as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. The event saw an impressive gathering of over 1,000 students, the public, and other participants at Rani Channamma Circle, Belagavi. The rally was flagged off by chief guest Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, commissioner of police, Belagavi City, from Rani Channamma Circle. He participated in the rally until its conclusion at the KLE Centenary Convention Center and addressed the gathering with a few inspiring words. JITO Belagavi chairman Harshavardhan Inchal accompanied the rally. Deputy drug controller Nagaraj, assistant drug controllers K Mallikarjun, Raghuram N, Manohar, drug inspector Renuprasad, and Dayanand from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), Belagavi, were present. From JITO Belagavi, event convenor and physician Dr Devagouda Imagoudanavar, along with many other JITO members, were also present. This mega-rally garnered significant support from the Belgaum District Retailer and Wholesale Pharma Association, as well as various educational institutions such as KLE University, Rani Chennamma College of Pharmacy, Maratha Mandal College of Pharmacy, Sagar College of Pharmacy, Shree Paramedical, Bharatesh Nursing College, and many more organisations. Throughout the rally, participants enthusiastically chanted slogans to amplify awareness. At the conclusion of the event, JITO Belagavi chief secretary Abhay Adimani extended his gratitude to all who were present, acknowledging their contributions in making the rally a grand success.
