Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 21: To commemorate Raising Day, 89 Battalion BSF organised a blood donation camp in collaboration with Blood Bank of Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar Jammu.
The camp was organised under the directions of Sandip Khatri Commandant 89 Battalion BSF.
The camp was inaugurated by Dr KS Kumar Commandant Medical Frontier HQ BSF Jammu. Dr KS Kumar Commandant Medical said that blood donation is one of the most significant contributions that a person can make. “The body of the donor can regenerate the blood within few days. It poses no threat to metabolism of body. Donated blood can save precious human lives. This day is reminder of the need to aware various strata of society about importance of blood donation. Understanding the common concern and being aware of it is social responsibility and BSF stands firm in its contribution to the national causes”, he added.
Sandip Khatri Commandant 89 Battalion BSF also highlighted the importance of blood donation and BSF’s contribution in organizing these camps. He said that it is a noble cause due to which many lives can be saved.
Dr Abhishek Sharma CMO organised the camp. 45 BSF personnel including Sandip Khatri Commandant donated the blood during the camp.
In the end, Dr Abhishek Sharma presented vote of thanks.