Officials with blood donors during Blood Donation Drive on October 8.
Kohima, October 9 (MExN): MY Bharat Niuland in association with the District Administration, Niuland, and the Blood Bank of Referral Hospital, organised a Blood Donation Drive at Community Health Centre (CHC), Niuland, as part of Seva Pakhwada 2026 on October 8.
The programme was graced by T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir, Deputy Commissioner, Niuland along with ADC Athsangla, EAC Neisiezo and K. Manikanta, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat.
The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Niuland Town Students' Union, Niuland Area Youth Front (NAYF), Assam Rifles, Niuland , students of Platinum College, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), St. Joseph School, Gaon Bura (GB) of Niuland Town, youth organisations and MY Bharat volunteers.
Altogether, 15 persons donated blood, demonstrating the spirit of voluntary service and social responsibility.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts of K. Manikanta, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat and his team for successfully organising the first-ever blood donation drive in Niuland.
He commended the initiative for promoting awareness about voluntary blood donation and encouraging youth participation in community welfare activities.
As a token of appreciation and encouragement, all blood donors were felicitated with saplings in recognition of their noble contribution towards saving lives.
The Deputy Commissioner also planted a sapling on the premises of CHC Niuland, symbolising environmental responsibility and the spirit of service to society.
The initiative reflected the spirit of Seva Pakhwada- Seva, Samarpan aur Jan Bhagidari, reaffirming MY Bharat's commitment to youth engagement, community service, environmental awareness and nation-building through meaningful voluntary activities.
