Chandigarh, 27 October 2026: Blood donation and free medical camps were organised today at six locations across Chandigarh and neighbouring areas, including the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sector 17, Chandigarh, and Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sector 1, Chandigarh. The initiative involved various healthcare institutions, including Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, PGIMER Chandigarh, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, and Government Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula.

The camps received an encouraging response, with over 400 units of blood collected and more than 1,150 patients benefiting from free medical consultations and medicines.

The camps were organised by Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK), a charitable society, in association with the Indian Red Cross Society and participating healthcare institutions, on the birth anniversary of Sant Baljeet Singh Ji Maharaj. Inspired by the spirit of compassion and selfless service, VMRK also undertakes humanitarian activities, including healthcare assistance, food distribution and other charitable initiatives, without discrimination.

Blood collection at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sector 17, Chandigarh, was facilitated by GMCH-32, while PGIMER Chandigarh supported the camps at Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sector 1, Chandigarh; VMRK Lighthouse Centre, Bhabat; and HSVP Office, Sector 6, Panchkula. Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre facilitated blood collection at VMRK Lighthouse Centre, Mullanpur, Mohali, while Government Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, supported the camp at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Mini Secretariat, Sector 1, Panchkula.

The Chandigarh Administration continues to encourage voluntary blood donation and preventive healthcare through awareness programmes and collaborative initiatives with healthcare institutions and voluntary organisations. These efforts reaffirm its commitment to accessible healthcare and public welfare.