Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday gave a slogan “Rakta Daan Karantu, Jeevan Banchantu” under the newly-launched Ama Mukyamantri and Ama Katha programme and called upon all, particularly youths, to donate bloods and save lives.
The Chief Minister stressed on creation of awareness about blood donation among the general people.
Stating that the blood donation has turned into a movement in the State, the Chief Minister said, “I want that not a single person loss life due to lack of blood.
I want all healthy people of Odisha, particularly youths, should come forward to donate bloods.” He said all healthy people between 18 and 65 years’ age can donate bloods. Hemophilia, Thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia patients and accident victims are being provided blood free of cost. Blood-related patients are being provided Rs 500 as conveyance for going to hospitals, he said. On the occasion, the Chief Minister conveyed his Rath Yatra wished to the people of State.
It may be noted that the Chief Minister is holding discussions with PRIs and common people on their various problems through the “Ama Mukhyamantri Ama Katha’ before the “Ama Gaon Ama Bikash” programme, which is held once every week.