In accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality the Indian Red Cross Society acts as an auxiliary to the state in the carrying out of humanitarian activities.

The values that the Movement has formally stated to be of importance for promotion are :

• The protection of life, health and human dignity
• The protection of life, health and human dignity
• Non-discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, disability, class or political opinions
• Mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among people
• Service by volunteers
• Service by volunteers