RRU Foundation Day 2026 Focuses on Blood Donation Drive
RRU Foundation Day 2026: 220 Units of Blood Donated as University Holds Health and Green Campaigns
Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar marks its Foundation Day with blood donation, thalassemia screening, tree planting, cleanliness activities and student competitions.
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) marked its Foundation Day on October 1 with a series of activities focused on public health, environmental care, cleanliness and student participation. A blood donation camp organised with SMVS Hospital in Gandhinagar collected 220 units of blood. The university also held thalassemia screening, a tree plantation drive and activities involving students, staff and alumni.
The celebrations brought together several departments and student groups. They also included a cleanliness campaign, seed ball making, a debate on national and international security issues, a photography competition and the distribution of prizes to winners of the Gyan Darpan Quiz.
The university used the occasion to mark its establishment and reflect on its work in national security education, research and training.
The blood donation and thalassemia awareness camp was held in collaboration with SMVS Hospital, Gandhinagar, as part of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day celebrations.
The event carried the message “Give Blood, Give Life”. Students, teachers, university employees, former students and volunteers took part in the camp. Organisers collected 220 units of blood and conducted thalassemia screenings.
Blood donation camps help hospitals maintain supplies for patients who need blood during surgery, medical treatment and emergencies. Regular donations are important because donated blood has a limited storage life, making a steady supply necessary.
Thalassemia screening also has a public health role. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce haemoglobin. People who carry the thalassemia trait may not show serious symptoms, but two carriers can pass on a form of the disorder to their child. Screening can help people understand their carrier status and make informed decisions about family planning.
The university’s Registrar Office, the Department of Education and Learning Development (EDLD), the Human Resource and other participating departments, the NSS and the NCC helped organise the programme.
Prof. (Dr.) Kalpesh H. Wandra, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr Dharmeshkumar Prajapati, Registrar (I/c); and Prof. (Dr.) Priyanka Sharma, Dean, EDLD, attended the camp. They thanked the participants and volunteers. The university also acknowledged Ms Sneha Macwin, Administrative Officer, PASSB, for coordinating the event.
The university began operating on October 1, 2020, after the Gujarat government upgraded the former Raksha Shakti University into a national institution. Its courses and training programmes cover areas such as police administration, internal security, cyber security, criminology, forensic science and other subjects linked to public safety.
“Let 1st October be our Recommitment Day to duty, discipline, and innovation for national and global security. Where there is a will, there is a way, and together we will keep achieving the unachievable.”
The university also referred to the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, an Indian expression meaning that the world is one family. Its Foundation Day message linked this idea with the view that the safety of one community is connected to the safety of others.
Former students of RRU took part in a tree plantation drive as part of the Alumni Day celebrations. The activity connected alumni with their former institution while drawing attention to the need for greener surroundings.
Tree planting is a common part of environmental programmes at educational institutions. Trees can provide shade, support local wildlife and help improve the quality of outdoor spaces. However, the long-term value of a plantation drive depends on the survival and care of the saplings.
The university did not disclose the number of saplings planted or the area covered during the activity.
Seed ball making was another part of the Foundation Day programme. Seed balls are small balls made from soil or clay and seeds. They can be used in some planting activities, although their success depends on the type of seed, rainfall, soil conditions and suitable locations.
These activities allowed students and alumni to take part in environmental work alongside the university’s academic programmes.
On October 1, students and university staff joined the nationwide Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath cleanliness activity. Mr Kashyap Parmar, Administrative Officer, EDLD, coordinated the university’s participation.
The programme encouraged people on campus to take part in voluntary cleaning work. Such activities form part of India’s wider cleanliness efforts, which seek public participation in keeping shared spaces clean and improving sanitation practices.
Students also took part in a debate competition on current national and international security issues. The event gave participants a chance to discuss subjects related to security, public policy and international affairs.
A photography competition titled “RRU Campus: People and Spirit” focused on campus life and the people who make up the university community. The Gyan Darpan Quiz also formed part of the celebrations, with prizes distributed to the winners at the closing ceremony.
The range of activities brought together health awareness, environmental work, cleanliness and academic participation during the university’s annual Foundation Day.
For RRU, the October 1 celebrations also marked six years since it began operating as a national security university in 2020. The activities reflected the institution’s continued focus on its students and its links with the wider community.
