Sopore, Sept 17 (JKNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday was observed as Sewa Divas (Day of Service) in Sopore on Thursday, with a blood donation camp organised at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore.
The blood donation camp was organised by former BDC Chairperson Sopore and senior BJP leader Dr Farida Khan as part of the birthday observance and public service initiatives.
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sopore Police personnel, volunteers, doctors and paramedical staff participated in the blood donation drive and donated blood at the Blood Bank of SDH Sopore.
The programme was attended by the BMO Sopore, Blood Bank officials and other hospital staff, who facilitated the blood donation camp.
Speaking to JKNS, Dr Farida Khan said that on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, the party has launched the “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” from September 17 to October 17 across the country.
“Today, we celebrated the occasion through a blood donation camp at SDH Sopore. In the future, we will organise several other programmes in different parts of Sopore and adjoining areas as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan,” she said.
Dr Farida Khan expressed gratitude to all the blood donors who came forward and donated blood during the camp. She appreciated their voluntary contribution and said such initiatives can help support patients in need of blood and blood components.
As a gesture of appreciation, Dr Farida Khan distributed certificates among the blood donors and also provided refreshments to the participants.
Dr Shahzia, a doctor at SDH Sopore, also donated blood during the camp and stressed the importance of encouraging more women to participate in voluntary blood donation.
“Blood is often needed by women, particularly during pregnancy and other medical emergencies. Women should also come forward and donate blood just as men do. A single blood donation can help save someone’s life,” she said.
Several volunteers and Sopore Police personnel also participated in the blood donation drive and appealed to people to come forward for voluntary blood donation whenever possible.
The organisers said the initiative was aimed at promoting the spirit of seva (service) and encouraging voluntary blood donation to support patients requiring blood and blood components.
