Blood Donation

In India, donating blood is voluntary and unpaid, meaning you do not receive any monetary compensation for donating blood.

• Legal Framework:

  The National Blood Transfusion Services Act 2007 prohibits the sale or purchase of blood, and those found guilty can face penalties.

• Voluntary and Non-Remunerated:

  The National Blood Policy, adopted in 2002, emphasizes the importance of a voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation system.

• What you can expect:

  While you won't receive money, you may receive free refreshments and a mini health screening/blood tests as a blood donor.

• Illegal Blood Market:

  Despite the legal framework, there's an illegal blood market in India, fueled by factors like the lack of a central blood collection agency and taboos against exchanging blood with people of different castes.Its a high time to change that mind set. We together can definitely change it .

• Importance of Voluntary Donations:

  Voluntary blood donation is crucial for ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply, as it relies on people donating blood freely and without expectation of payment.

• How blood donation helps to save lives

  Giving just one pint of your blood can help save the lives of three patients

• How much time it takes to donate 1 pint of blood

  The entire process of blood donation only takes about an hour.

• Who can donate blood ?

  You may be eligible to donate blood if you :

  • are 18 - 60 years old

  • weigh at least 45 kgs

  • are in good health

  • Donations of whole blood and platelets are needed every day -- red blood cells can be stored for 42 days and platelets for 5 days.