Imphal, September 24, 2026: Young volunteers donated blood at Manipur University on Thursday as the institution marked the 56th MY Bharat NSS Foundation Day with a call to sustain voluntary donation beyond organised camps.
The Mega Blood Donation Camp, held at the University Auditorium under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, brought together students, NSS Programme Officers and blood-bank teams. Student donors and a university faculty member were also felicitated.
Appeal to first-time donors
Dr. L. Dayalaxmi, Director of the State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC), Manipur, urged first-time donors to become regular voluntary donors. Addressing the programme as Guest of Honour, she said youth participation was an important focus of the blood donation campaign.
She explained the distinction between voluntary and replacement donation and encouraged eligible donors to approach blood centres without waiting for a camp. She also spoke about donor awareness and screening procedures.
The camp was held in connection with the observance of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026, carrying the message, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”
Service beyond the campus
Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam Singh, who attended as Chief Guest, urged students to see blood donation as a personal responsibility towards saving lives and serving society.
He said the programme’s value lay in participants recognising what their contribution could mean to another person. Public cooperation, civic sense and a willingness to serve others should be nurtured from an early age, he added.
Manipur University Vice-Chancellor Prof. R.K. Hemakumar Singh, who presided over the function, encouraged students to carry the spirit of service beyond their schools and colleges.
Referring to Viksit Bharat 2047, he said young people and NSS volunteers had an important role in the country’s development. He thanked the organisers and participants and expressed hope that a larger camp could be held the following year.
Naorem Praveen Singh, Secretary, Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur, attended as Special Guest. He said service to society was central to NSS and MY Bharat, and encouraged young people to develop their abilities and contribute to public life.
Citing South Korea’s development, he said a nation’s progress depended on the capabilities and contributions of its people, rather than population size alone.
Seven Programme Officers selected for award
Seven Programme Officers were selected for the MY Bharat NSS Best Programme Officer Award 2026:
- Dr. Mangsatabam Sumati Devi — Shree Shree Gourgobind Girls’ College
- Okram Radheshyam Singh — Jiri College
- John Britto A — Don Bosco College (Autonomous)
- Kshetrimayum Biren Singh — Kakching Khunou College
- Dr. Ngamthem Serbum Moyon — South East Manipur College
- Dr. Laishram Landhoni Devi — Birmangol College
- Dr. Huidrom Suraj Singh — Manipur University
Students who volunteered to donate blood and Prof. S. Sunil of Manipur University’s Department of Biochemistry were felicitated for their contribution to the camp.
The programme was jointly organised by the MY Bharat NSS Cell, Manipur University; State NSS Cell, Manipur; MY Bharat, Imphal West District; SBTC, Manipur; and the University Health Centre, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Prof. Laishram Santosh Singh, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, Manipur University, delivered the welcome address. Ms. Paulina Monsang, Director, MY Bharat, Manipur, delivered the vote of thanks.
