National Voluntary Blood Donation Day: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Appeals to People to Donate Blood
Dehradun, September 30, 2026: On the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to the people of the state to come forward and participate in voluntary blood donation. He said that donating blood is a humanitarian service that can help ensure timely availability of blood for patients in need and contribute to saving lives.
In a message issued on the eve of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, the Chief Minister said the objective of the day is to create awareness among the public about the importance of voluntary blood donation, dispel misconceptions related to blood donation and encourage people to contribute towards ensuring an adequate supply of blood for patients.
The Chief Minister said blood may be required in cases involving accident victims, critically ill patients, pregnant women, individuals undergoing surgery and people facing various medical emergencies. Timely availability of blood can play a crucial role in patient care and saving lives. He therefore urged healthy and eligible individuals to voluntarily come forward for blood donation.
Describing blood donation as “Mahadan” or a great act of giving, Dhami said that a blood donor can provide a new opportunity for life to someone in need. He said voluntary blood donation is not only an act of humanitarian service but also reflects social responsibility and compassion towards others.
The Chief Minister further said that eligible healthy individuals can donate blood at prescribed intervals in accordance with applicable medical guidelines. Donor eligibility and health are assessed before donation, while the body naturally replenishes the donated blood over time.
Dhami appealed to the people of Uttarakhand to make voluntary blood donation a part of their social and humanitarian participation and to encourage their family members, friends and others in their communities to donate blood. He said collective participation can help strengthen the availability of blood for patients who need it.
