Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference commences with plasma donation camp in Meghalaya

Shillong: Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference 2020 is scheduled on November 26 via video conference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation.

As part of the conference, HQ DGAR organized a noble initiative of Plasma Donation Screening Camp at Laitkor, Shillong in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS on Tuesday, Shillong-based Defence PRO Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said.

In a befitting ceremony, the event was inaugurated by DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan and was graced by Prof (Dr) P Bhattacharyya, Director, NEIGRIHMS (Shillong).

DG Assam Rifles and Director NEIGRIHMS congratulated and encouraged all the donors on this special occasion.

Prof (Dr) P Bhattacharyya speaking on the occasion highlighted the importance of plasma donation and expressed gratitude to Assam Rifles for taking the initiative which will save the lives of many affected personnel.

Blood samples of 100 Assam Rifles personnel who volunteered for screening will be tested at NEGRIHMS to access their eligibility for plasma donation.