Haryana Hosts Country’s First Blood Donation Camp Exclusively for Women
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ March 9,2025
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the struggles and significant achievements of women in their fight for equality and rights. He said that blood donation is a noble act and a true service to humanity. The message of this blood donation camp will spread across the country and inspire other women to contribute to society.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing blood donors and women attending the Nari Shakti Blood Donation Camp, held in Panchkula in celebration of International Women’s Day. On this occasion, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to women across the nation. He also honoured the women who donated blood by presenting them with certificates of appreciation. A total of 138 women participated in the blood donation camp.
Women’s Strong Commitment to Human Service
The Chief Minister said that while he has attended numerous blood donation camps in the past, this is the first time he has witnessed a camp where only women are donating blood. He highlighted that there is no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than through this noble initiative. The blood donation camp is exclusively for women donors, with women from various sectors, including ITBP jawans, officers, doctors, teachers, and Swachhata Praharis, actively participating. Their involvement reflects a deep sense of commitment to human service. He further said that this camp demonstrates that women not only work to enhance their homes and families but are also dedicated to saving lives. By donating blood, women and daughters in this camp are setting an inspiring example for others to follow.
Three most talented daughters of ‘Best Village’ Barwala honoured
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Nayab Singh Saini honoured the three most talented daughters from the ‘Best Village’ Barwala in Panchkula district. The Chief Minister referred to them as the ‘Best Daughters of Best Village.’ He explained that the title of Best Village is awarded to a village with the best sex ratio. Barwala village stands out with a remarkable sex ratio of 1059 daughters for every 1000 sons, thanks to the positive mindset of its residents toward daughters. The Chief Minister presented cheques of Rs. 75,000 to Mehak, Rs. 45,000 to Aarju, and Rs. 30,000 to Latika Bhati as part of the recognition. He also mentioned that the government has launched several initiatives to improve the sex ratio, including the annual ‘Best Village’ award, which is given to villages with a population of 5,000 or more and a sex ratio of 1,000 or higher.
The Chief Minister said that by donating blood, a person not only gives the gift of life to someone in need, but the recipient remains eternally grateful to the donor. He acknowledged that while science continues to make remarkable advances, it has yet to find an alternative to human blood. Only human blood can save another human life. Blood donation, he said, is also a social responsibility. Even donating a single unit of blood can save the life of someone in need.
The government is paying special attention to the prevention of anemia in women
While listing the various welfare schemes, Nayab Singh Saini highlighted that the government is giving special attention to the prevention of anemia in women. As a result of these efforts, Haryana has secured the first position in the country under the Anemia Mukt Bharat program.
Blood donation is not just blood, it is hope and new life – Aarti Singh Rao
Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Arti Singh Rao, stated that in today’s blood donation camp, only women have donated blood. This is the first such camp in the country, not just in Haryana, where blood donation is exclusively by women, making it a significant event on International Women’s Day. She further mentioned that the Haryana government annually presents the “Best Award” in every district under the PC-PNDT program, aimed at promoting the birth of daughters and improving the sex ratio. The award recognizes the top-performing daughters in the tenth class, and this year, three girls from Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Barwala, district Panchkula, were honoured with the “Best Award.”
She said that by honouring these outstanding daughters for their exceptional achievements, they are not only paving a new path for their families but also inspiring their entire community. The blood donation camp, she said, is not just about donating blood, but about sending a message that celebrates the contribution of Nari Shakti. Every woman donating blood today is offering not just blood, but also hope and a new lease on life.
On this occasion, Kalka MLA Shakti Rani Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar, Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal and Panchkula CMO Dr. Mukta along with officials of Health Department and other departments were also present.
