Kalasalingam Univesity wins state award for blood donation efforts

Kalasalingam University has secured second place in the Tamil Nadu Government’s Blood Donation Institute Award for 2025–26, recognising its efforts in promoting blood donation. Virudhunagar District Collector Sharanya Ari, IAS, presented the award and certificate to the university’s National Service Scheme (NSS) and Youth Red Cross Society staff coordinators, Dr. D. Rajpratheesh and Dr. G. Kalasuraman. Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital Dean Dr. R. Amutharani was present on the occasion. The university’s leadership congratulated the coordinators, blood donors and volunteers for their contribution to the achievement. Those who conveyed their appreciation included Chancellor Dr. S. Arivalagi Sridharan, Vice-President Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. Narayanan, Registrar Dr. V. Vasudevan and Director S.A. Dr. S. P. Balakannan.The university acknowledged the efforts of its staff coordinators, donors and volunteers in supporting blood donation activities and helping secure the state-level recognition.