Chennai, 15 March (H.S.) : The Blue Cross of India is proud to announce its 60th anniversary of dedicated service to animals. To commemorate this milestone, a book titled Memories and Milestones: 60 Years of the Blue Cross of India authored by Sriram V. and Lashman will be released today.
The Blue Cross of India (BCI) is an animal welfare charity based in Chennai, India. It was established in 1959 by Captain V. Sundaram, his wife Usha and their three children, in Chennai (then Madras). The society was formally registered in 1964 under the Societies Registration Act. The nine signatories to the Articles and Memorandum of Association were Captain V. Sundaram, Usha Sundaram, S. Chinny Krishna, Suresh Sundaram, S. Vijayalakshmi, D. Daivasigamony, Kamakshi Krishnamoorthi, Sundari Nataraj and T. V. Chandrasekhar. It is now one of the country’s largest animal welfare organisations. It runs several animal welfare programs including animal rights awareness.
Blue Cross of India (BCI) runs hospitals and shelters for injured or unwell stray dogs, cats, cattle, horses, and birds in Chennai. They also provide animal ambulances and a mobile dispensary. The non-medical division of the organisation is looked after by volunteers. The organisation has received several national and international awards.
On July 27, 1994, thirty years after the organisation’s founding, it received a gift of 4 acres (16,000 m2) of land and a donation of ₹ 25,00,000. This land was purchased a few months later so that they could have a permanent shelter.
The book release ceremony will be held at TAG-P.S. Dakshinamurthi Auditorium, 215 R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai, at 5:00 pm. Renowned animal welfare activist and former Union Minister, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, will be the special guest of honour and will share her insights on animal welfare.
Hon’ble Justice P.N. Prakash, former Judge of Madras High Court and Special Public Prosecutor, NIA, will release the book. A.L. Somayaji, former Advocate General, Government of Tamil Nadu, will receive the first copy and present special awards. Tea and snacks will be served from 4:30 pm onwards.
For further information, please contact Dr S Chinny Krishna , Co-founder(9840042228/9150584394) the Blue Cross of India was founded in 1959 by Captain V. Sundaram and has been a pioneer in animal welfare, providing shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation to countless animals in need.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary
