’Blood donation is a great humanitarian act’
SILCHAR, August 18: On the eve of Independence Day, a blood donation camp was organized under the aegis of BWWA (BSF Wives’ Welfare Association) at 142 Bn BSF at Dholchera in coordination with the Blood Bank of Silchar Medical College. AC Thapliyal, Inspector General, Frontier HQ BSF Mizoram and Cachar inaugurated the blood donation camp along with senior officers.
In his speech AC Thapliyal said, ‘giving blood is equal to giving a life. We should encourage everybody to donate blood and save lives.’ Blood donation is a great donation. Blood saves life of others. He said thousands of people need blood everyday, victims of accidents or in the event of any emergency.
In this noble task, role of BWWA is highly appreciable. He was all praise for BWWA. He was also appreciative of the doctors and staff of Blood Bank, Silchar for making a laudable effort. He also thanked the donors who generously donated their blood who were appreciated with certificates.
After the inauguration, SC Budakoti, DIG, UC Hazarika, and others also donated blood. Besides, two lady subordinate officers along with 84 personnel of BSF donated blood. Similar blood donation camp was also organized in 63 Bn BSF and 57 Bn BSF in coordination with Civil Hospital of Lunglei, Mizoram. A total of 69 personnel of Border Security Force including senior officers donated blood.
Source: The Sentinel 19.08.2013
