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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai ,Vice President of Sarguja Development Authority and Pathalgaon MLA Gomti Sai, Jashpur MLA Raimuni Bhagat releasing “Rakt-Mitra” directory in village Bagiya of Jashpur district on Friday July 25, 2025-Photo-Credit-CG/PR .
Chief Minister Sai released the “Rakt-Mitra” booklet, honored the life members of Red Cross Society
Raipur: The Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that blood donation is a noble deed, which not only gives life to a needy person, but is also the best example of our service towards humanity. Chief Minister Sai was addressing the program organised by the Indian Red Cross Society in village Bagiya of Jashpur district on Friday July 25, 2025 .
Chief Minister Sai said that the “Rakt-Mitra” directory is a historic and commendable initiative, through which any person can establish direct contact with blood donors on time. This initiative is an important step towards making life-saving assistance easy, accessible and timely.
Chief Minister Sai also said that I am extremely happy to see that citizens of every section in Jashpur district are actively participating in voluntary blood donation and health awareness programs and making their valuable contribution to social service. Today, while giving certificates to blood donors, I feel proud because a person who gives life is actually equal to God.
The Chief Minister said that we all know the importance of blood in our lives. Getting blood of appropriate blood group at the right time can save someone’s life, therefore blood donation is called ‘Mahadaan’. The maximum number of blood donation camps are organised in the state through the Red Cross Society, which is an excellent example of public service. From this platform, I appeal to the people of the state to participate in this life-saving work by donating blood as much as possible.
Chief Minister Sai said that the State Government is continuously committed to expand health services in the state. Recently, we have taken concrete steps towards ensuring quick medical assistance by flagging off ambulance services. He said that I want to assure all the citizens that our government is committed to providing quality, accessible and quick health services to every person.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai distributed certificates to the life members of the Indian Red Cross Society Jashpur and released the “Rakt-Mitra” booklet in a program organised at Camp Office Bagiya. During this, he presented certificates to Neeraj Sharma, Ajay Kumar Kushwaha and Shiv Narayan Soni and appreciated their contribution.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presenting certificate of appreciation to Neeraj Sharma, Ajay Kumar Kushwaha in village Bagiya of Jashpur district on Friday July 25, 2025-Photo-Credit-CG/PR .
It is worth mentioning that the “Rakt-Mitra” directory is an innovative initiative of the District Administration and the Indian Red Cross Society, District Jashpur, under which the names and mobile numbers of 480 voluntary blood donors have been listed. Through this directory, whenever a patient needs blood, he can directly contact the numbers given in the list and get blood.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presenting certificate of appreciation to Shiv Narayan Soni in village Bagiya of Jashpur district on Friday July 25, 2025-Photo-Credit-CG/PR .
With this effort, patients will not have to wander here and there and they will be able to get blood on time. If any person or social worker wants to become a “Rakt-Mitra”, he can fill the Google form by scanning the QR code given in the directory. Also, one can register as a “blood-friend” by contacting the Collector and Chairman, Indian Red Cross District Headquarters, Jashpur (Collectorate premises, Room No. 122).
In this dignified program, Vice President of Sarguja Development Authority and Pathalgaon MLA Gomti Sai, Jashpur MLA Raimuni Bhagat, District Panchayat Chairman Salik Sai, District Panchayat Vice President Shaurya Pratap Singh Judev, Municipal Council Chairman Arvind Bhagat, Vice President Yash Pratap Singh Judev, Collector Rohit Vyas, Senior Superintendent of Police Shashi Mohan Singh, Deputy Collector Hariom Dwivedi, Deputy Collector Prashant Kushwaha, Rupesh Praani Grahi of Red Cross Society, many public representatives and a large number of people were present.
