Jean Henry Dunant's book 'Memory of Solferino' suggested a neutral organization to aid wounded soldiers in times of war, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross Movement in 1864. The name and emblem are derived from the Swiss national flag.
Young Swiss businessman, Jean Henry Dunant was appalled by the condition of the wounded soldiers he happened to see in the battle field of Solferino , Italy in 1859 during the Franco - Austrian war. He arranged relief services with the help of the local community immediately. He wrote the book 'Memory of Solferino' suggesting that a neutral organization be established to aid the wounded soldiers in times of war. Just a year after the release of this book, an international conference was convened in Geneva to consider the suggestions of Henry Dunant and thus the Red Cross Movement was born. International Red Cross Movement was established by Geneva Convention of 1864. The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was found.
Chhattishgarh State Redcross Established on 04 April 2001 at the Governer House Raipur during Annual General Meeting. Dr. S.C. Majumder (Rtd.- I.A.S.) was the First Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Redcross. On the date of 05/01/2001 it's Nominated by Honorable Governer Mr. Dinesh Nandan Sahay for One Year. At Present 28 District Branches is Existed in the State.
