Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today inaugurated blood donation camps at 13 different locations in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.<br />'' <br />''The blood donation camps are being organised by the Competent Foundation with the help of various associations, NGOs and blood banks to fulfill the blood demand during COVID pandemic.<br />'' <br />''Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the efforts of the foundation to organize blood donation camps with more strength and expansion for fulfilling the blood requirement due to COVID pandemic. <br />'' <br />''Dr. Harsh Vardhan exhorted masses to at least donate blood once a year.<br />'' <br />''He also said that in 2021, the country is better prepared mentally and physically with more experience to beat the COVID pandemic as compared to last year.<br />'' <br />''The Minister appreciated the fact that this blood donation camp has been set up following all COVID protocols, guidelines and SOPs. <br />''<br />