The club culture has changed in the state over the past few years. The clubs have been able to come out of the unhealthy culture that started in the 70s. Now, we are moving towards the direction of social change & clubs are playing a special role, said Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha while addressing in a blood donation camp organized by Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Club at Shibnagar, Agartala on Sunday.

He stated, “Clubs are now engaging in various social works, practicing yoga, participating in sports, and more. Previously, the term ‘club’ was associated with negativity, which is no longer the case.

“Our government has made all the necessary arrangements for our healthcare system. Health remains a priority sector for us. PM Modi is also working towards healthcare development”, CM added.

The BJP-led Tripura government is working for overall development including the development of the Healthcare system which is a priority sector of the present state government. Our government is a pro-people government. Our main aim is to how we can help people and how they can be benefitted. Our government is working to provide all kinds of benefits to people and keeping a close eye on their problems, the chief minister said.

The state government is fully committed to the development of medical services and the enhancement of overall healthcare infrastructure in the state, and in line with this commitment, the government has significantly increased the budget allocation for the health sector. Overall, the government aims to develop Tripura as a health hub,” said Dr. Saha.

The state government is diligently working towards improving the health infrastructure. Currently, there are two medical colleges and hospitals in the state. The process of establishing another private medical college is underway, he added.

“Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives”. Each unit of blood donated is separated into four major components -platelets, plasma, red blood cells and white blood cells which can be used to save four lives, he said.

Chief Minister Dr.Manik Saha said it takes just a few minutes to donate blood, with each unit of blood donated being used to save four lives. We can segregate blood components these days and one unit is used to save lives. Many a time blood is not easily available to people in emergency situations. People need to understand the importance of blood donation and there is no harm in donating it. Donation is the lone source of blood. So, to save life, blood needs to be donated, the chief minister said.

“If we donate blood, it would not just help the patients but our own bodies as well. Donation of blood is like servicing one’s own system as it helps your body form new blood more often and so become more robust”. There is no alternative of blood. The demand of blood could only be met through voluntary blood donation, he said, adding that one can save a precious life by donating blood.

MLA Gopal Roy, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Rajib Bhattacharjee and others were also present.