Ahilyanagar Monday, 21 July 2025 : To overcome the shortage of blood, the ‘All India Mobile Retailers Association’ has set up an exemplary initiative. More than 5,000 blood bags were collected in the district in the Maharaktadan Camp held on Sunday (July 20). This historic initiative has given great relief to the health system and has succeeded in securing the blood supply for the next 42 days. This is not just a blood donation camp, but a public participation health service festival organized by socially conscious citizens.
This camp was organised in 12 talukas of the district including the city on a single day. After meticulous planning, teams from 10 major blood banks were kept ready. Citizens from talukas like Parner (135), Shrigonda (635), Karjat (109), Jamkhed (64), Pathardi (113), Shevgaon (228), Nevase (89), Rahuri (167), Kopargaon (183), Shrirampur (138), Sangamner (703) and Kada (57) participated enthusiastically and showed their love for the society.
The Mahashibir was inaugurated by District Collector Pankaj Asia at Tilak Road Nandanvan Lawn. MLA Sangram Jagtap, District Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge, CEO Anand Bhandari, Commissioner Yashwant Dange, former Deputy Mayor Ganesh Bhosale, and entrepreneur Narendra Firodia were present at the program. MLA Jagtap said on the occasion that this initiative, which has been organized continuously for the last four years, has saved the lives of thousands of patients.
Blood processing and usage planning
According to Dr. Sumaiyya Khan, Blood Transfusion Officer of the District Hospital, the collected blood can be safely stored and used for 42 days. Plasma, platelets and PCV will be separated from this blood and supplied to the needy on time. This stock will be used not only for critical patients in the district but also across the state. Therefore, this camp has become an effective health measure.
Example of social responsibility
Ajit Jagtap, President of the All India Mobile Retailers Association, expressed satisfaction over the response this year. “This camp is our fourth year, this year 2475 blood bags were collected from the city and 2621 from the rural areas. This is not just a statistic, but a symbol of solidarity and responsibility in the society,” he said. The participation shown by the citizens will definitely strengthen future health initiatives.
