ICG organises blood donor drive with AIIMS & Air Force Technical College, New Delhi
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a blood donor drive in coordination with AIIMS and the Air Force Technical College in New Delhi on June 14, 2024, to commemorate World Blood Donor Day. The drive witnessed the participation of 50 individuals who donated blood after undergoing necessary screening.
The event, in line with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s slogan “20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, Blood donors,” was inaugurated by Deputy Director General (HRD) of ICG, Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, and Dr Hem Chandra Pandey, Head of the Department of Transfusion Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) extended the blood donation campaign to multiple locations across the country, including Gandhinagar, Porbandar, Okha, Paradip, Goa, Jakhau, Mundra, and Frazerganj. The campaign aimed to recognize and thank voluntary donors whose selfless acts are crucial in providing life-saving support to millions. Their contributions are essential in maintaining a robust and responsive healthcare system. This initiative not only reflects the core values of the ICG but also reinforces the spirit of community service and commitment to saving lives.
