KLE Society Marks 111th Foundation Day With Major Blood Donation Drive

KLE Technological University marked the 111th Foundation Day of KLE Society in Hubballi by paying tribute to the founders and organizing a large voluntary blood donation camp.

The Event

Over 300 units of blood were collected during the drive with active participation from students and faculty members. Vice-Chancellor Prakash G. Tewari spoke at the gathering to recall the early setup of the society and praise the founders for their vision in spreading education.

Leadership and Partners

The celebrations brought together key figures including Registrar Basavaraj Anami, Executive Dean B.L. Desai, deans Uma Mudengudi and Sanjay Kotabagi, and C&M Cell Coordinator M.R. Patil alongside department heads, staff, and student representatives. The donation camp was held alongside Rashtrotthana Blood Bank, Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute, and HDFC Bank in Hubballi, with support from blood bank administrator Dattamurthy Kulkarni, KMCRI Blood Bank Officer Anil Kumar, HDFC Bank Circle Head Madhusudhan Radhakrishna, and Sports Activities Coordinator Vijayakumar Nimbagal.

Context

Educational institutions across India frequently organize community service events like blood donation camps to mark institutional milestones and encourage social responsibility among students. Blood banks rely heavily on such college-led camps to maintain steady reserves for emergency medical care.