14/04/2026
Renowned columnist Satwant Singh Rissam appointed president of YBA
THE TYPEWRITER || JAMMU, APRIL 14
Renowned columnist, journalist, author, and heritage conservationist Satwant Singh Rissam has been appointed as the new President of the Young Blo□od Association (YBA), a leading humanitarian voluntary organization in Jammu and Kashmir. For the last 45 years, the YBA has focused primarily on organizing and advocating for blo□od donation initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir, conducting mega camps, awareness drives, and partnerships with hospitals. Over the years, it has mobilized thousands of donors, saving countless lives through sustained campaigns and emergency response efforts.
Satwant Singh Rissam, an accomplished professional holding a PhD in law, is a media and communications expert. He has extensively written on health topics, led advocacy efforts, and championed community building. With deep expertise in public speaking and public health, he brings a fresh vision to lead the association's vital humanitarian mission. "United efforts will ensure no one in need goes without," he stated. In his first appeal to members, President Rissam asked everyone to work together, cooperate fully, and innovate to raise the organization to new heights and meet every societal need for health and welfare.