More than 2.5 lakh people have voluntarily donated blood under the Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav, said Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya while addressing National Blood Donation Day 2022 at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Accentuating the importance of blood donation, the Union Health Minister said, "Blood donation is Seva. And, it is our responsibility to help each other. Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav was aimed at blood donation, blood distribution, and blood management. It has also helped to increase awareness regarding regular non-remunerated voluntary blood donations and ensure that blood or its components (whole blood/ packed red blood cells/plasma/platelets) are available, accessible, affordable and safe. The success of Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav has strengthened the noble cause of humanity which will help immensely in saving many precious lives."

“Blood donation is a noble cause and given our rich culture and tradition of Seva and Sahyog, on the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, let us all pledge to be always there for someone else and donate blood regularly,” added Dr. Mandaviya.

The Union Health Minister also felicitated voluntary blood donors and states/UTs that have done exemplary work, rare blood group donors, regular Single Donor Platelets (SDP) donors, women blood donors, regular voluntary blood donors.

Dr. Atul Goel, DGHS and Dr. M. Srinivas, Director, AIIMS were also present at the event.