Blood donation camp held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 29 2014 :
20 Assam Rifles organised a voluntary blood donation camp at Indoor Stadium, Chandel today.
The event was organised in collaboration with Association of Voluntary Blood Donors Manipur, Chandel Branch and Department of IHBT RIMS, Imphal, to mark the Raising Day of the Unit.
Commandant of 20 Assam Rifles inaugurated the event in the presence of SP Chandel, CNPO President, CMO Chandel as guests of honour.
The event witnessed active participation of both civilians and troops of the Assam Rifles.
42 men and 14 women donated blood.
The Medical Officer of the Unit delivered a lecture on blood donation, health, hygiene and sanitation.
Awareness pamphlets were also distributed to the locals by RIMS authority.
A blood donation slogan writing competition for school students was also organised to mark the occasion, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .