15-Day Blood Donation Drive Begins On PM Modi's Birthday
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So far, 5,857 camps have been approved across the country and 55,8959 donors have registered, an official said, adding that 4,000 people have donated blood so far.
A 15-day blood donation drive began on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Saturday, with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya donating blood at a camp set up at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
The minister urged citizens to register on the Aarogya Setu app or e-Raktkosh portal to donate blood as part of the 'Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav', which will be held till October 1 -- National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
So far, 5,857 camps have been approved across the country and 55,8959 donors have registered, an official said, adding that 4,000 people have donated blood so far.
"Blood donation - great donation! Donated blood under #RaktdaanAmritMahotsav starting today on the birthday of Prime Minister @NarendraModi. It is heartwarming to be involved in #RaktdaanAmritMahotsavumanity. Be a part of this great work too," Mr Mandaviya said in a tweet in Hindi.
