Mangaluru: Minister for Food and Civil Supply U.T Khader inaugurated the blood donation camp organised by the Saffron Foundation in remembrance of Kargil Divas.

The voluntary blood donation camp organised in association with Wenlock Government Hospital was inaugurated on Sunday, July 31 at Kulai.

CREDAI President D.B Mehta, Surgeon and Environmentalist Dr Muralimohan and Blood-bank officer Dr Sharath were also present as guests on the occasion.

Minister Khader who presided over function gave a call to people to donate blood as it is only component in human body which lacks an alternative.

“While doctors and nurses treat every patient without making a difference based on caste or gender or occupation, every independent must come forward to lend their service to society without being bogged down by caste or religious disparities. Blood donation is considered as one of the greatest donation as it could save many lives” he added.

CREDAI President D.B Mehta expressed his wish to have a tune-up with the Saffron Foundation for all future social initiatives. He also expressed that along with blood donation people have to be educated on organ donation as many of us are unaware of it.

Dr Muralimohan and Dr Sharath briefed the donors and audience on importance of blood donation.

All the guests appreciated the initiatives of Saffron Foundation.

Nearly 50 volunteers from across Mangalore donated blood for a better cause.

Saffron Foundation founder Rajesh Pavitran, Coordinator Dr Sanija, Members Advocate Bindu Thankappan, Wilma Serrao and others were present on the occasion.