Kalinga University Organises Blood Donation Drive to Promote the Spirit of Service and Social Responsibility
Naya Raipur16//09//2026// Kalinga University successfully organised a Blood Donation Drive on
September 10, 2026, in collaboration with the Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute ofMedical Sciences & Research (SRIMSR) Blood Centre. Led by the Dean of Students’Welfare and Team, the initiative brought together students and staff to promotevoluntary donation and foster a culture of social responsibility across campus.
Vice Chancellor Dr. R. Shridhar inaugurated the program, offering his appreciation andbest wishes to the organizers. The event reflected the university’s continuedcommitment towards creating opportunities for students and staff to activelycontribute to causes of social significance.
The blood donation drive received an overwhelming response from the universitycommunity, with approx. 170 participants registering for the initiative. Following thenecessary preliminary medical screening, 136 eligible donors successfully donatedblood, making a meaningful contribution towards supporting individuals and patientsrequiring blood transfusions.
The team of medical professionals from SRIMSR Blood Centre supervised the entiredonation process and ensured that all necessary medical and hygiene protocols werefollowed. As a gesture of gratitude, all participants received post-donation refreshmentsand a commemorative gifts, including helmets, EarPods, or tiffin boxes.
The NSS student volunteers played a vital role throughout the event by assisting withregistrations, coordinating participants, facilitating the smooth movement of donors,and extending support to the medical team, thereby contributing significantly to theseamless and successful conduct of the drive.
Beyond the number of donations collected, the initiative served as an importantplatform for creating awareness about the significance of voluntary blood donation andits potential to save lives. It encouraged students and staff to embrace the values ofempathy, compassion, and service and demonstrated how collective participation canmake a meaningful difference to the wider community.
The Dean of Students’ Welfare expressed sincere gratitude to all participating donors,the medical team from SRIMSR Centre, and the NSS student volunteers for theircooperation and enthusiastic support.
The successful conduct of the drive reaffirmed the university’s commitment tonurturing socially responsible individuals and promoting a culture
