<span style="color: #222222;">On the third day of Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav today, more than 1 lakh 30 thousand people have donated blood. The 15-day long countrywide mega voluntary blood donation drive was kickstarted by Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on the occasion of 72nd birthday of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17th of this month.<br />”<br />”More than six thousand camps have been registered for this mega drive along with more than two lakh 57 thousand blood donors registered so far on E-Rakt Kosh portal. 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.</span><br />