Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS; ) is an independent, volunteer-based and nonprofit-humanitarian organization that delivers humanitarian service and support to the vulnerable people in an impartial and neutral manner. It came into being on 4 September 1963. Nepal Red Cross Society was officially registered in Nepal after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions (12 August 1949). Having been recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and affiliated to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on 1 October 1964. NRCS has, over the years, grown to be the largest humanitarian organization in Nepal, with its network of District Chapters (DCs) extended in each of the 77 districts of the country. District Chapters receive organizational support from more than 1,508 Sub-Chapters, 5,410 Junior and 865 Youth Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. In addition, NRCS has been providing its services from 2 eye hospital, extended eye care centres, 113 blood transfusion centers, 210 ambulance service stations and 12 warehouses within the country. History Nearly after 100 years of establishment of red cross in the world. By observing the need of establishment of the Red Cross in Nepal, in the chairmanship of then Health Minister Dr. Nageshwar Prasad Singh a meeting was called at Singha Durbar, after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions. Nepal Red Cross Society came into being on 4 September 1963. Princess Princep Shah of Nepal helped found the Nepal Red Cross and was its first President. Chairpersons Princess Princep Shah Princess Helen Shah of Nepal Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sharma Mr. Sanjiv Thapa Prof Dr. Bishwa Keshar Maskay Mr. Sanjiv Thapa Dr. Netra Prasad Timsina Prof Mr. Sudarshan Pd. Nepal Organizational structure Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has District Chapters (DC) in each district of the country. Which receives organizational support from Sub-Chapters, Youth/Junior Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. National Assembly → Central Executive Committee Provincial Assembly → Provincial Committee District Assembly → District Executive Committee Sub-Chapter Assembly → Sub-Chapter Executive Committee National Committees National Disaster & Crisis Management Committee National Health & Community Resilience Committee National Humanitarian Principles & Diplomacy Committee National Organization & Capacity Development Committee Central Committees provide guidance to bringing effectiveness in programme having National Network. Central Committees Central Junior/Youth RC Committee Central Health Service Committee Central Community Development Committee Central Finance Development Committee Central Gender & Inclusion Committee Central Blood Transfusion