| 90th martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru, Sukhdev observed | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 13: National Integrated Forum of Artists and Activists (NIFAA) a leading socio-cultural organization of India has started, “Samvedna” an International blood and plasma donation awareness campaign.
The campaign commenced with a purpose to set up 1500 blood donation camps across the country and gather 90000 units of blood on the 90th Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, on the following 23rd March 2021.
Pritpal Singh Pannu, national chairman of NIFAA in a press conference here today said that apart from all three martyrs families this campaign is getting support from prestigious personalities of the country.
“All blood donors will also get an appreciation certificate with digital signatures of associated celebrities and one family member of three incredible martyrs”, said Pannu.
NIFAA Gen Secretary Parvesh Gaba, Tarun Uppal chairperson nirbhay bharat foundation, Ashok Verma chairman J&K New Young Blood Organisation, Sanjay Chairman Ansh Foundation, Advocate Zargar Executive Director National Human Rights also spoke on the occasion.
Pannu said that apart from all three martyrs families this campaign is getting support from prestigious personalities of the country from film, social service and sports arena which include famous Bollywood singer, composer and music director Kailash Kher, well eminent Actor, Philanthropist Sonu Sood, Noted Film Actor and equestrian Randeep Hooda, world famous Indian Author, Activist and inspirational orator Shiv Khera, legend of Punjabi Singing Gurdas Maan, renowned producer director Karan Razdan, Indian Film, television and theater actor Mohan Joshi, Indian Professional footballer and member of Indian Football team from Mizoram Jeje Lapekhlua. Pannu said that in a rare gesture and inspiration to all organizations joining hand for this blood & plasma donation drive, a certificate personally signed by all above mentioned celebrities along with Abhay Singh Sandu, Nephew of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Satyasheel Rajguru nephew of Shaheed Rajguru and Anuj Thapar grandson of Shaheed Sukhdev will be provided to all the organizations as an appreciation.
Similarly, all blood donors will also get an appreciation certificate with digital signatures of associated celebrities and one family member of three incredible martyrs. NIFAA chairman Pritpal Singh Pannu told that in the past few years, India has seen an improvement in the blood assortment ranging from 9.8 million units in 2012-13 to 11.45 million in 2017-18.
Despite this, India gazes at blood shortage of a whopping 1.95 million units per year. Several myths keep individuals from not taking the initiative to donate. In India, blood donations have further drastically diminished due to the implementation of social distancing, cancellation of various blood drives and low donor turnout due to fears associated with catching disease from public places such as hospitals and blood banks. |
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