Over one lakh seven thousand people voluntarily donated blood under Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav. The fifteen-day-long countrywide mega voluntary blood donation drive was kickstarted by Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya yesterday, on the occasion 72nd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br />''<br />''More than six thousand camps have been registered for this mega drive along with more than two lakh fourteen thousand blood donors registered so far on E-Rakt Kosh portal.<br />''<br />''Mr Mandaviya said, a new world record was created on the very first day with 87 thousand 137 people voluntarily donating in a single day.<br />''<br />''The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness regarding regular non-remunerated voluntary blood donations and ensure that blood or its components are available, accessible, affordable and safe. As per 2021 statistics, India's annual requirement is around 1.5 crore units.<br />