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ITBP’s Eastern Frontier: Nearly 5,000 Himveers donate blood on Diwali across 6 states, Delhi

Lucknow, Nov 7 (UNI) Combining the festive spirit of Diwali with a message of humanitarian service, the Eastern Frontier of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), under the leadership of Inspector General K Sanjay Kumar, organised a large-scale blood donation drive on Dhanteras and Chhoti Diwali.
Organized with the inspiring message of "One home lights a lamp, one blood donation gives life," approximately 5,000 Himveers demonstrated their commitment to humanity by voluntarily donating blood.
The drive was organized through various ITBP battalions and establishments in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Bihar, West Bengal, and the national capital, Delhi.
Blood donation camps were organized at three prestigious medical institutions in Lucknow – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), King George's Medical University (KGMU), and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences.
The objective of this initiative is to support hospitals and blood banks in accessing blood, as well as to increase public awareness about voluntary blood donation.
This Diwali, the Himveers, who remain committed to safeguarding the nation's borders, conveyed a powerful message through blood donation: the true joy of festivals lies in bringing hope and saving lives.
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