Punjab ranks third nationally in voluntary blood donation per million population

Chandigarh, Oct 2 (UNI) Punjab has secured third position in India in voluntary blood donation per million population based on 2025 data recorded on the union government's e-RaktKosh portal, the state government said. Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh said 5,44,167 units of blood were collected across the state through 6,583 donation camps during 2025-26. About 92 per cent of the state's overall blood collection was voluntary, while the share at government blood centres stood at 99.6 per cent, according to the government. "Every single unit donated voluntarily becomes a lifeline for a patient in critical care," Singh said. "This national…