Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Samarpan Blood Bank Expands Social Services: Free Dialysis, Thalassemia Support, and Student Facilities
Samarpan Blood Bank is a special place in Mumbai that helps lots of people.
It was started by many chemists who wanted to make sure everyone gets good blood when they need it.
They give blood for free to 140 kids who have a sickness called thalassemia, which means they need blood transfusions often.
The blood bank is very careful to make sure the blood is safe by checking it more than the rules say.
They also now offer free medical treatments called dialysis for people who need it, thanks to a special program.
Even students can use their study center with free internet and air conditioning for a small monthly fee.
They are known for their high quality and have even had pharmacy students visit to learn how they work.
Samarpan Blood Bank provides free blood transfusions to 140 children with thalassemia.
The organization, founded by over 1,400 chemists in 1996, has served lakhs of people in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
They offer free dialysis services under the MJPAY scheme, previously charging a nominal fee.
Samarpan Blood Bank adheres to strict quality control, including over 30 additional screening criteria.
A study center with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning is available for students at a nominal monthly fee.
- Who
- Samarpan Blood Bank, run by the North East Zone Chemists Educational & Welfare Trust
- What
- Expanding social services to include free dialysis and support for children with thalassemia, alongside a student study center.
- When
- Over the past 29 years, with recent expansion under the MJPAY scheme for dialysis.
- Where
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Why
- Guided by the belief that every life matters and that no patient should suffer for want of blood or medical support.
- Founded by
- 1,400 chemists from North-East Mumbai
- Established
- 1998
- Services Offered
- Free blood transfusions, free dialysis, student study center
- Thalassemia Support
- 140 children adopted, receiving free blood transfusions
- Dialysis Scheme
- Free under MJPAY
- Student Study Center Capacity
- 200 students
- Student Study Center Fee
- Rs 1,000 per month (includes free Wi-Fi and AC)