President’s message for National Voluntary Blood Donation Day

President’s Message National Voluntary Blood Donation Day

Dear All,

On the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026, I extend my heartiest greetings and sincere appreciation to all voluntary blood donors, donor motivators, transfusion medicine professionals, blood centres, institutions and organizations working tirelessly for this noble cause.

ISBTI first declared October 1st as Voluntary Blood Donation Day in 1975, as part of its mission to promote voluntary blood donation across the country. Since then, ISBTI has remained a torchbearer of the voluntary blood donation movement, tirelessly advocating for safe, adequate and accessible blood for all. Since its founding in 1971, under the visionary guidance of Mrs. K. Swaroop Krishen and Dr. J. G. Jolly, the Society has played a pioneering role in strengthening the culture of voluntary blood donation in India.

In 1996, this pioneering initiative received national recognition when the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) officially designated October 1st as National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. What began as an ISBTI initiative thus grew into a nationwide observance, carrying forward the shared vision of promoting voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation across India.

This year’s message, “One Drop of Humanity, Give Blood. Save Lives.”, beautifully reflects the true spirit of voluntary blood donation. Every unit of blood donated voluntarily represents compassion, hope and an invaluable gift of life to someone in need.

On this significant day, I appeal to every eligible individual, particularly our youth, to come forward and become a regular voluntary blood donor. Let us not only donate blood ourselves but also inspire our families, friends and communities to become part of this life-saving movement.

I salute all our voluntary blood donors and everyone who has contributed to carrying forward this movement. ISBTI remains firmly committed to the goal of 100% voluntary blood donation and to ensuring that safe and sufficient blood is available to every patient in need.

Let us continue this legacy with renewed commitment and compassion, and together build a healthier and more humane nation.

“One Drop of Humanity, Give Blood. Save Lives.”

With warm regards,

 Dr. Yudhbir Singh