ITANAGAR, Oct 12: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), 35th Pangin Mandal, organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the Blood Centre of Bakin Pertin General Hospital on Monday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, collecting 16 units of blood.
Attending the programme, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperation and Transport Minister Ojing Tasing encouraged youths to participate actively in life-saving initiatives like voluntary blood donation.
Aini Taki Taloh, popularly known as Ayi of “AYANG”, who was also present, appreciated the initiative and said such efforts could inspire other youth organisations to contribute to society.
She also lauded the minister for initiating the camp, emphasising that the involvement of elected representatives in life-saving activities could help improve blood availability for patients in need.
The camp was led by BJYM Pangin Mandal president Batu Tamin, general secretary Olik Minung, assistant general secretary Talom Tatak and vice-presidents Anand Panyang of Boleng Block-I, Anil Mize of Boleng Block-II and January Taki of Pangin Block.