The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a blood donation drive at the District Hospital in Ramban on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, with personnel from the 84 Battalion participating in the initiative to promote voluntary blood donation and strengthen blood reserves for patients in need.
Speaking on the occasion, Commandant N. Ranbir Singh of the CRPF’s 84 Battalion said more than 10 personnel volunteered to donate blood as part of the programme.
“More than 10 volunteers from the 84 Battalion are donating blood as part of this programme. Our objective in organising this event is to encourage blood donation, as a single unit of blood can save three lives,” Singh said.
He underscored the importance of maintaining adequate blood supplies, noting that donated blood is crucial for patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatment, and treatment for chronic illnesses, as well as for accident victims and others requiring emergency medical care.
Singh appealed to healthy individuals, particularly the youth, to donate blood regularly to help ensure a steady supply in blood banks across the country.
“In India, especially, I urge young and healthy people to donate blood and maintain a steady supply in blood bank units wherever they are situated,” he said.
The commandant also highlighted the broader benefits of blood donation, describing it as both a humanitarian contribution and a practice that can have positive health effects.
Referring to the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, Singh said security and medical preparedness measures were being strengthened in the Ramban region, a key transit point for pilgrims travelling to the holy cave shrine.
“The Amarnath Yatra is set to commence soon. Security arrangements are being put in place, and additional personnel from various agencies will be deployed. Thousands of pilgrims will pass through this area daily,” he said.
He added that CRPF medical teams, including doctors and paramedics equipped with essential medicines, have been placed on standby to respond to emergencies during the pilgrimage.
“Our medical and paramedical teams are fully prepared, and we are ready to help anyone in need,” Singh said.
(With ANI inputs)
