Agartala, 26th September 2026 : A mega blood donation and health camp was organised at Kanchanbari School premises under the Fatikroy Assembly constituency, drawing active participation from local residents and people from different sections of society.
The programme was jointly organised by the Indian Ex-Services League, Kailashahar, and the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Tripura, with assistance from the Kanchanbari India Club. State Minister Sudhangshu Das attended the programme as the chief guest, while Unakoti Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Amalendu Das and Indian Ex-Services League General Secretary Shankar Sinha were also present.
The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of a lamp by the minister and other dignitaries. During the camp, 43 people donated blood, while nearly 145 residents received consultations from doctors on various health-related issues.
The 28th Battalion of Assam Rifles, Radhanagar, extended support to the initiative by providing medicines free of cost to the beneficiaries.
Speaking at the programme, Minister Sudhangshu Das said blood donation should be regarded as much more than a social programme, as donated blood can become critical for patients requiring urgent transfusions following accidents, surgeries, childbirth and serious illnesses.
“Blood donation is not merely an act of giving; it is a noble commitment to saving a human life,” Das said, urging healthy and eligible citizens to come forward without fear or hesitation and donate blood voluntarily on a regular basis.
The minister placed particular emphasis on the participation of young people in humanitarian activities. He said voluntary blood donation promotes empathy and mutual cooperation among people and reflects a broader responsibility towards society.
Das also highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and regular medical check-ups. He said people should not wait until they become seriously ill to consult doctors, while health camps can play an important role in taking healthcare services and medical advice to rural and remote communities.
Appreciating the free medicine distribution by the Assam Rifles, the minister described the gesture as a commendable humanitarian effort.
Das also thanked the organisers and all those involved in conducting the camp, including ex-servicemen, government authorities, voluntary organisations and the local club. He urged them to continue organising similar public welfare programmes in the future.
The initiative combined blood donation, health consultations and free medicine distribution, receiving an encouraging response from residents and highlighting the importance of community participation in humanitarian and public welfare activities.
