We are thrilled to announce that Uttaranchal University has been honoured with the prestigious Appreciation Award by the Government Doon Medical College (GDMC), Uttarakhand!
Presented on International
Blood Donation Day (June 14, 2026), this accolade recognizes the
university’s unwavering commitment to life-saving community service and its
exceptional public health initiatives.
The award was jointly
presented by the leaders of Uttarakhand's medical community: Prof. Ajay Arya
(Director of Medical Education, Uttarakhand), Dr. Ravindra Singh Bisht
(Additional Director) and Prof. (Dr.) Geeta Jain (Principal, GDMC)
Uttaranchal University’s
blood donation drive isn't just an annual event—it’s a 20-year legacy.
Every year on November 26th (Constitution Day), the Legal Aid Centre of Law
College Dehradun hosts a massive donation drive uniting major blood banks
across the capital.
Accepting the honour on
behalf of the university were Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna (Pro-Vice Chancellor
& Dean, Law College Dehradun) and Prof. V K Srivastava (NSS
Coordinator).
Speaking on the occasion
Prof Bahuguna stated that Uttaranchal University’s blood donation drive isn't
just an annual event—it’s a 20-year legacy. Every year on November 26th
(Constitution Day), the Legal Aid Centre of Law College Dehradun hosts a
massive donation drive uniting major blood banks across the capital. A
staggering, record-breaking 1,378 units of blood were donated in a single
day! On 26th November 2025.
Alongside this mega-event, the university's
National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Uttaranchal Medical College of Ayurveda
& Research (UMCAR) host regular voluntary camps year-round.
"This award belongs
to our students and staff across all departments who selflessly step forward to
give the gift of life. We dedicate this honour entirely to our incredible
donors." —Jitendra Joshi, President, Uttaranchal University
