The International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies, India Delegation, organized a two day Induction Course for locally employed staff of the Federation, Partner National Societies based in Delhi and the National Headquarters of Indian Red Cross Society on 24th & 25th May 2004 at Gurgaon.

The objectives of this programme were:

• To provide knowledge and practical tips to the participants to work efficiently.

• To increase the participant's understanding of and commitment of the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles, structure and activities.

• To provide an opportunity to the participants to discuss issues, problems and challenges that they might or have been facing in their work.

The different sessions were facilitated by Mr. Azmat Ulla, Mr. Mohammad Babikar of International Federation, Mr. N.K. Singh from Indian Red Cross Society and Programme Co-ordinators of the India Delegation.

Mr.M Ganapathi, Mr S.K. Sapra and Mrs. Veni from Indian Red Cross Society, National Headquarters attended this Induction Course.