Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)

Established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under Parliament Act XV of 1920.
It is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities.
It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.
Honourable President of India is the President and Hon’ble Union Health Minister is the Chairman of the Society.
The Chairman and 6 members are nominated by the President. The remaining 12 are elected by the state and union territory branches through an electoral college.