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Delhi Readies 'Life-Saving' Blood Donor App to Combat Chronic Shortages

Final development is underway on the app that centralizes volunteer donor profiles to speed up emergency transfusions.

CM Rekha Gupta during inspection of the mega blood donation camp organized at Anand Viharon Sunday. (Rekha Gupta - X)

Overview

  • The mobile platform will list voluntary donors’ blood group, contact details and address to help patients locate nearby volunteers during crises.
  • It will record each donor’s donation history and enforce a mandatory three-month interval to ensure safety and eligibility.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the initiative at an Anand Vihar donation camp, urging residents to embrace blood donation as a civic duty.
  • The government aims to replace scattered drives and informal networks with a permanent digital directory for more organized blood supply management.
  • Officials plan to launch the app within weeks, marking a shift toward technology-driven solutions for Delhi’s persistent blood shortages.