Red Cross and Rotary distribute nutrition kits to 175 pregnant women in Ghaziabad

A nutrition distribution program organized jointly by the Red Cross Society, Ghaziabad and Rotary International District 3012 at the Combined District Hospital in Ghaziabad today distributed nutrition kits and protein powder to 175 pregnant women and new mothers, marking a large-scale service initiative that began with a call from the outgoing Red Cross president and evolved into a district-wide campaign.

The program, held on 9 September 2026 at the Combined District Hospital, Ghaziabad, saw 125 pregnant women receive nutrition kits (Poshan Potli) and 50 women receive protein powder in the gracious presence of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate, Priyashree Pal, who served as the chief guest.

At the heart of this initiative stands Dr. Subbhash Gupta, the outgoing president of Red Cross Society, Ghaziabad, who exemplifies the principle that service does not require a position but rather a spirit of service in one's heart. Those who wish to serve can do so without holding any post, and Dr. Gupta has been a living example of this philosophy.

Despite not holding the president's post at present, Dr. Subbhash Gupta has undertaken countless service activities for the public over the past one year. His work has spanned blood donation camps, services for tuberculosis patients, programs for malnourished children, and arrangements for nutritious meals for pregnant mothers and sisters.

In continuation of this service, it is a matter of great pride that Dr. Subbhash Gupta's call to distribute nutrition kits to pregnant mothers was readily accepted by the gracious Governor of Rotary International District 3012, Rtn. Amit Gupta, and the District's First Lady, Rtn. Swati Gupta. They transformed this program into a large-scale service campaign by connecting it with all the other clubs in the district.

The program began with a joint felicitation of the chief guest ACP Priyashree Pal by Rtn. Swati Gupta, the District's First Lady, and Shri Subbhash Gupta, outgoing president of Red Cross Ghaziabad. They draped her with a shawl and presented her with a plant sapling.

In her address, Rtn. Swati Gupta explained in detail to all the mothers and sisters the importance of nutritious food during pregnancy and inspired them to remain happy. She elaborated on the significance of proper nutrition for both the mother and the developing child during the crucial months of pregnancy.

Chief guest ACP Priyashree Pal, in her affectionate and maternal address, repeatedly expressed her gratitude to the Rotary family for understanding the pain and needs of mothers and launching a welfare initiative like the nutrition kit distribution. She appreciated the sensitivity shown toward pregnant women's nutritional requirements and commended the collaborative effort.

Speaking on the occasion, M.C. Gaud noted in his remarks that most members of Red Cross Ghaziabad are also members of Rotary Club. He said that when leadership is strong, service automatically moves forward, and such leadership has been demonstrated by Rotary District Governor Rtn. Amit Gupta. At his single call, all clubs ensured their participation with full force and commitment.

Gaud emphasized that the success of this initiative reflects the power of unified leadership and collective action, where multiple organizations and their members come together under a common vision of service. He highlighted that this kind of coordinated response is possible only when leaders inspire genuine commitment.

A large number of presidents, office bearers and members from various Rotary Clubs, the team from Rotary District 3012, the health department team, Anganwadi workers and ASHA worker sisters were present at the program venue with complete dedication and commitment to serving the beneficiaries.

The tireless hard work and dedication of Sanjay Yadav was behind the success of this entire program, which will always be remembered in golden letters. His organizational efforts and coordination ensured that the event ran smoothly and achieved its goal of reaching the maximum number of beneficiaries.

The joint initiative between Red Cross Society, Ghaziabad and Rotary International District 3012 represents a model of inter-organizational cooperation in addressing maternal nutrition, a critical public health concern. By pooling resources and networks across multiple clubs, the program achieved a scale that would have been difficult for any single organization to accomplish independently.