21 October 2026, Motihari, Bihar
ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, Bihar, organised a Blood Donation and Health Check-up Camp in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), District Branch, Motihari, today under Special Campaign 6.0. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation, preventive healthcare, employee welfare and social responsibility. The camp witnessed active participation from institute personnel, who voluntarily donated 16 units of blood, reflecting their commitment to humanitarian service and community welfare.
The programme was organised under the guidance of the Director, ICAR-MGIFRI, with support from the Indian Red Cross Society, Motihari. The Red Cross delegation included Dr S. K. Bharti, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Motihari, and Dr Ashok Kumar, Medical Officer, along with supporting medical personnel.
Welcoming the Red Cross delegation, the Director, ICAR-MGIFRI, appreciated their cooperation in organising the initiative and emphasised the importance of Special Campaign 6.0 in promoting employee welfare, institutional responsibility and citizen-centric activities. He highlighted that scientific institutions have a broader role beyond agricultural research and technology dissemination, including contributing to public health awareness and community well-being. He also underscored the significance of voluntary blood donation as a lifesaving act and encouraged institute personnel to participate in humanitarian initiatives and adopt preventive healthcare practices.
Dr S. K. Bharti highlighted the importance of voluntary blood donation and the role of the Indian Red Cross Society in humanitarian services. He appreciated ICAR-MGIFRI's initiative and emphasised the need for continued collaboration between scientific institutions and healthcare organisations to strengthen community-oriented services.
Dr Ashok Kumar interacted with participants and sensitised them to donor eligibility, safe blood donation practices, necessary health precautions and the importance of maintaining an adequate blood supply. The medical team facilitated the donation process and provided appropriate medical guidance to the participants.
The health check-up and awareness activities emphasised the importance of regular medical examinations, timely medical consultation and healthy lifestyle practices. Scientists, technical and administrative staff, and other institute personnel actively participated in the programme, demonstrating a collective commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian service. The donation of 16 units of blood emerged as a key highlight, reinforcing the message that collective institutional efforts can make a meaningful contribution to society.
The initiative reflected the objectives of Special Campaign 6.0 by promoting employee welfare, public health awareness, institutional participation and community-oriented service. It also strengthened collaboration between ICAR-MGIFRI and the Indian Red Cross Society, Motihari, in advancing humanitarian activities and preventive healthcare awareness.
Through this initiative, ICAR-MGIFRI reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and community welfare, conveying the message: “Donate Blood, Save Lives—A Small Act of Kindness, a Lifesaving Contribution.”
(Source: ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, Bihar)
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