Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BMC Cancels ₹1-Crore Blood Analyser Procurement
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai decided not to buy a very expensive machine for blood banks.
This machine, costing ₹1 crore, was supposed to help with blood tests.
But people worried that it would make blood tests too expensive for poor patients.
They also thought the machine might not be used much because of the high cost of special supplies it needs.
So, the BMC decided not to buy it to save money and keep blood tests affordable.
BMC cancelled the procurement of a ₹1-crore blood bank analyser.
Concerns were raised about the high cost of proprietary reagents and consumables.
Health activist Chetan Kothari opposed the procurement, citing potential cost increases for blood tests.
The machine was seen as unsuitable for civic hospitals serving economically weaker patients.
The BMC decided to scrap the procurement to avoid financial strain and ensure affordable blood banking services.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Cancellation of the procurement of a ₹1-crore blood bank analyser
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Concerns over higher testing costs and recurring expenses, as well as potential underutilization and financial strain on the municipal healthcare system.
Proponents of the Analyser
Opponents of the Analyser
Cost and Financial Viability
Proponents of the Analyser
The analyser would bring advanced technology to blood banking, potentially improving efficiency and accuracy.
Opponents of the Analyser
The high cost of proprietary reagents and consumables would make blood tests significantly more expensive, straining the budget and making services unaffordable for economically weaker patients.
Utilization and Practicality
Proponents of the Analyser
The analyser could enhance the capabilities of blood banks, making them more efficient and reliable.
Opponents of the Analyser
The machine would likely remain underutilized in civic hospitals due to the high cost of reagents, leading to potential idleness and waste of public funds.
- Procurement Cost
- ₹1 crore
- Date of Cancellation
- July 27, 2026
- Opponent
- Chetan Kothari
- Potential Cost Increase for Blood Tests
- ₹280 to ₹1,080
- Type of Machine
- Fully automated immunohematology analyser