ZIRO, 26 Sep: Adding a touch of community service to the vibrant atmosphere of the Ziro Festival of Music, a voluntary blood donation camp was organised at the blood centre of Gyati Takka Zonal General Hospital (GTZGH) here in Lower Subansiri district on Saturday, under the initiative 'Seva Meri Yagdan'.

The drive was organised by the BJP's Lower Subansiri unit, in collaboration with the district administration and the medical staff at GTZGH.

The camp saw enthusiastic participation of local volunteers and festival attendees, with 24 individuals stepping forward to donate. Following thorough health screenings, nine units of blood were collected, comprising 3 units of A+, 1 unit of B+, and 5 units of O+.

Medical officers noted that 14 willing donors were deferred in accordance with standard health guidelines, and the entire event concluded smoothly with zero adverse donor reactions reported.

The event was attended by state BJP president Kaling Moyong, vice president Dungoli Libang, and Ziro-Hapoli MLA Hage Appa, among others.

The visiting leaders commended the humanitarian initiative, highlighting voluntary blood donation as a vital act of civic responsibility that directly saves lives. They also lauded the seamless coordination between the local organisers, administrative bodies, and healthcare workers in executing the camp during a major cultural festival.

Officials from the blood centre emphasised that such collaborative drives play a crucial role in strengthening the district's healthcare reserves, while successfully blending the spirit of celebration with social responsibility. (DIPRO)