The Indian red Cross Society was established under the Parliament Act XV of 1920. It was recognized ICRC in 1929. The International Red Cross Movement is the well known and world wide humanitarian organization, present in almost all the countries. The fundamental principles of Red Cross Movements are Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. Red Cross Society functions with the one and only aim of serving people in distress without any consideration of caste, religion, language and nationality.

The Youth Red Cross is the most important constituent of the mother organization Indian Red Cross. It is group movement organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age within the colleges. The main purpose of organizing the Youth Red Cross is to inculcate in the Youth of our country.

• An awareness on the care of their own health and that of others.
• The understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfil the same.
• To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of Youth.
• To foster better friendly relationship with all without any discrimination.

Youth Red Cross has the following three Motto

• Protection of Health and life- Health
• Service to the sick and suffering- Service
• Promotion of National and International friendship, to develop the mental and moral capacities of the Youth- Friendship