Govt to establish more blood banks in state: CM

Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday stated that the present government of the state is continuously working for the overall welfare of the people, and this trend will continue in the future as well.

“Apart from this, Tripura holds a significant position in the country in terms of blood donation. This trend should be maintained in the future as well,” he remarked.

Dr Saha made these statements while inaugurating a blood donation camp organized on the occasion of the 70th foundation day of the Deed Writers' Association in Agartala.

Dr Saha mentioned that the Deed Writers Association has completed its 70th anniversary, which is a remarkable achievement.

“I have prior acquaintances with many members of this association. Today, I have paid tribute to the late officials of this organization. You are working for the people, which is a social responsibility. The common people visit Deed Writers for matters related to land, property, etc. They come to you with trust and hope that their work will be done legally, and there will be no problems in the future,” he said.

During the discussion, the Chief Minister also stated that the blood donation camp organized by the Deed Writers' Association would send a positive message to society.

“You have organized this camp out of social responsibility. Donating surplus blood can save the lives of patients in need. Tripura has a significant place in the whole country in terms of blood donation, and this trend continues. There are currently 14 blood banks in the state, of which 12 are government-run and 2 are private. More blood banks will be established in the coming days. We now have a system for blood classification, which wasn’t in place before. We are working to improve the welfare of the people,” he added.

Dr Saha further emphasized the need for a balance between the demand and supply of blood.

“Young people over the age of 18 should come forward to donate blood voluntarily. Healthy individuals up to the age of 60 can donate blood. Women can donate blood three times a year, while men can donate four times a year. Donating blood also provides an opportunity to check your health. If any disease is detected, it can be diagnosed. Blood donation is also beneficial in reducing the risk of blood pressure, heart issues, and other ailments,” he said.

The program was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Corporator Janhvi Das Chowdhury, Jagannath Bari Temple in-charge Kamal Krishna Maharaj, Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya University Ramnagar branch in-charge BK Mamata, Sadar Sub-Registrar Ranjit Kumar Das, Deed Writers Association Secretary Pradip Kumar Pal, social worker Shyamal Kumar Deb, and other prominent personalities.