Chief Minister Honours Centurion Blood Donors and Star Blood Donor Institutions

Gandhinagar : Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel attended the ‘Pride of Ahmedabad’ Award Ceremony 2023-2024 organized by the Indian Red Cross Society in Ahmedabad. Shri Ajay Patel, Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat, remained present at the event. During his address at the felicitation ceremony for Centurion Blood Donors and Star Blood Donor Institutions, the Chief Minister highlighted the significance of service, charitable acts, and donations. He said that blood donation is the most significant donation, and donating blood a hundred or more times is a matter of immense pride and honour. He hailed the Centurion blood donors as true heroes for their contributions. The CM also highlighted the ongoing efforts of Red Cross Gujarat, led by Shri Ajay Patel, in serving the community. He praised the organization for providing vital services such as pathology tests, generic medicines, dental care, and physiotherapy at subsidized rates. Furthermore, he recognized the Red Cross’s commitment to ensuring immediate blood assistance to citizens through its extensive network of blood banks across the state. The CM mentioned that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended health security to the poor and middle class through Ayushman cards under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and added that the assistance under the Ayushman cards in Gujarat has been increased from ₹5 lakhs to ₹10 lakhs. The CM also stated that, under the Prime Minister’s leadership, initiatives spanning from Yog to Ayushman have been launched to promote a healthy society.

The Chief Minister reaffirmed the Prime Minister’s motto, ‘Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai,’ and conveyed his confidence that Gujarat will play a leading role in realizing a Viksit Bharat by 2047. At the event, the Chief Minister and distinguished guests honoured Centurion Blood Donors, and Star Blood Donor Institutions, including five women Centurion Blood Donors. The book ‘Ahmedabad Red Cross – Pride of Gujarat’ was also launched during the occasion. The ceremony was attended by MLA Shri Amit Shah, Police Commissioner Shri G.S. Malik, Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society Shri Amit Doshi, Chairman of Emirates Shri Mukesh Patel, along with officials, members, and employees of the Indian Red Cross Society, blood donors, along with the representatives from organizations contributing to this noble cause.

Source: Information Department, Gujarat