INDIA FIRST . RAIPUR . REETESH SAHU
Marking his 62nd birthday with a message of service and compassion, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, inaugurated a blood donation camp at his official residence in the State capital, Raipur. The programme commenced with prayers offered to Lord Dhanvantari, symbolising health and well-being, followed by the felicitation of voluntary blood donors. The Chief Minister personally interacted with the donors, encouraging and honouring them for their noble contribution to society.
To commemorate the occasion, Alpha Globe Foundation, Raipur, in association with Shivnath Blood Center, organised a special drive facilitating blood donation by 62 individuals—symbolic of the Chief Minister’s 62nd birthday.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Shri Sai described blood donation as a maha daan and a true service to humanity. He emphasised that in cases of accidents, childbirth complications and serious illnesses, the timely availability of blood can offer renewed hope and save precious lives.
He further informed that certificates were issued to all donors at the camp, enabling them or their family members to avail free blood in times of need.
The organising institution has resolved to collect approximately 11,000 units of blood over the course of a year. To ensure that blood is made available free of cost to the needy, coordinated efforts will be undertaken with various blood banks across the region.
In addition to the blood donation drive, a road safety awareness campaign was also conducted, highlighting the importance of responsible behaviour on roads and strict adherence to traffic regulations.
Appeal to Youth
Chief Minister Shri Sai appealed to the youth to donate blood at least once every year and to strictly follow traffic rules to safeguard lives. He expressed gratitude to all blood donors, organisers, members of the medical team and the Health Department, and extended his best wishes for the continued success of such humanitarian initiatives.
The event was attended by Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav; CGMSC Chairman Shri Deepak Mhaskey; Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Shri Neelu Sharma; Secretaries to the Chief Minister Shri Rahul Bhagat, Shri P. Dayanand and Dr Basavaraju S; senior officials; public representatives; Director of Alpha Globe Foundation, Raipur, Dr Poonam Agrawal; representatives of the institution; and the blood donors.
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