Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.

The bank witnessed overwhelming participation from its employees and their families leading to collection of 89,680 blood units across the country.

The initiative is part of the Bank’s CSR efforts focussed on meeting the critical demand for blood in medical emergencies.

The month-long programme commenced on June ­10, 2025 and culminated on SBI’s foundation day, July 1, 2025.

The remarkable achievement of collecting 89,680 units of blood was made possible through the collective efforts of SBI’s dedicated workforce, their families, the bank’s committed teams, health centres and blood banks across Bank’s network. Their enthusiastic participation and unwavering support played a pivotal role in reaching this milestone.

On the occasion, State Bank of India’s Chairman, CS Setty said, “over 89000 blood unit donation mark on our 70th foundation day is a proud testament to SBI’s unwavering commitment to the nation’s health and wellbeing. This initiative is not just symbolic, it’s a step towards building resilient, self-reliant communities. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to scaling our healthcare initiatives."