Over 2.5 Lakh People Took Part In Centre's Blood Donation Drive: Minister
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The success of the 'Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav' has strengthened the noble cause of humanity which will help immensely in saving many precious lives, the minister said.
Over 2.5 lakh people donated blood during the 'Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav' which began on September 17 and concluded on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on Saturday, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The success of the 'Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav' has strengthened the noble cause of humanity which will help immensely in saving many precious lives, Mr Mandaviya said while addressing a gathering on the occasion of National Blood Donation Day 2022 at AIIMS, Delhi.
"Blood donation is a noble cause and given our rich culture and tradition of 'seva' (service) and 'sahyog' (cooperation), on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, let us all pledge to be always there for someone else and donate blood regularly," he said.
The minister said India's response to COVID-19 was inspired by the rich tradition of 'lok bhagidari' (public participation), showed the way to manage the pandemic and led to the world's largest Covid vaccination exercise.
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