Col (Dr) G.P. Taneja, Honorary Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Haryana state branch, was also present on the occasion.

Lauding the services of Sharma, the Governor, who is also the president of Indian Red Cross Society, Haryana state branch, said that the “Beti Bachao - Kanya Bhrun Hatya Mitao (save daughter - stop female foeticide to save daughter)” campaign should be made a mass movement by the Indian Red Cross Society with active participation and cooperation of all the voluntary organisations of the state.

Appreciating the efforts made by Sharma for creating awareness among the masses against female foeticide, Col Taneja told the Governor that a new campaign “Ek Pahal - 2009” (An Initiative - 2009) would be launched by all the branches of District Red Cross Society in the state to check the evil of female foeticide.