Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Odisha CM Launches Seva Sankalp Abhiyan With Blood Camp
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi started a month-long campaign called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
It began with a large blood donation event in Bhubaneswar.
The organisers hoped to collect more than 6,500 units of blood.
Majhi said donated blood can save lives and cannot be made in a factory.
Odisha also announced a separate plan to improve blood banks.
That plan has an allocation of Rs 50.54 crore in the 2026-27 Budget.
The campaign is meant to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service journey.
Majhi asked young people to spend some time helping society and the nation.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Bhubaneswar.
The campaign began with a mega blood donation camp at the IDCO Exhibition Ground.
Organisers set a target of collecting more than 6,500 units of blood.
Majhi said the Atal Blood Donation Abhiyan received Rs 50.54 crore in Odisha’s 2026-27 Budget.
The campaign commemorates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey in public life, according to Majhi.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha government, and participants in the blood donation camp; the campaign honours Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan was launched with a mega blood donation camp targeting more than 6,500 units.
- When
- Thursday, on Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday; the campaign will continue for one month.
- Where
- The IDCO Exhibition Ground in Unit-3, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To commemorate Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey in public life and promote human service, while strengthening Odisha’s blood supply.
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Duration
- One month
- Launch event
- Mega blood donation camp
- Blood collection target
- More than 6,500 units
- Related initiative
- Atal Blood Donation Abhiyan
- Budget allocation
- Rs 50.54 crore in Odisha’s 2026-27 Budget
- Blood-bank measures
- New blood banks in medical colleges and modernisation of existing blood banks