Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' Blood Donation Camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt on August 09, 2026, connecting the event to Operation Sindoor which demonstrated India's commitment to citizen safety. The camp saw participation from approximately 1,000 wrestlers and athletes from Maharashtra, with the donated blood intended to serve as a reserve for soldiers and their families. Singh emphasized that blood donation remains a critical charitable act since no artificial substitute exists, and urged youth to make it a cultural practice alongside fitness initiatives like Khelo India and Fit India. The event was attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, DG Armed Forces Medical Services Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, and other military and civil dignitaries, highlighting the Armed Forces Medical Services' ongoing need for blood reserves to handle routine healthcare and emergency contingencies.
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