MDU Blood Donation Camp marks APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary; 56 units collected
More than 100 students and staff members registered for a blood donation camp at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) on Thursday, with 56 units of blood collected to meet the requirements of the blood bank.
Girish Saini
Oct 15, 2026 07:39
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Rohtak, October 15, 2026: More than 100 students and staff members registered for a blood donation camp at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) on Thursday, with 56 units of blood collected to meet the requirements of the blood bank.
Organised by the Institute of Management Studies and Research (IMSAR) under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan – Seva Mera Yogdan, the camp marked the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and World Students’ Day.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Milap Poonia encouraged donors, calling blood donation one of the highest forms of humanitarian service. Registrar Prof Sandeep Bansal said such initiatives foster selfless service, brotherhood and social responsibility among youth.
Social Worker Rajesh Jain urged youth to donate blood regularly and inspire others to follow suit. Dean Students’ Welfare Prof Sapna Garg also encouraged greater youth participation in voluntary blood donation.
The camp was organised by MDU’s Youth Red Cross, IMSAR, Department of Law and University Teaching Department’s NSS units, in collaboration with LPS Bossard and Government Medical College, Khanpur. Donors were presented certificates and helmets.
The programme was coordinated by Prof Anju Dhiman, Youth Red Cross programme coordinator and director of the University Outreach Programme, with support from NSS programme officers and volunteers.
