ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi, Organises Blood Donation Camp in Memory of Late Ph.D. Scholar

9 October 2026, Ranchi

ICAR–Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, organised a blood donation camp on its Foundation Day in memory of Late Shri Prathmesh D. Raipure, a 25-year-old second-year Ph.D. scholar in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Maharashtra. The initiative paid tribute to the departed scholar while promoting compassion, humanity and social responsibility.

Scientists, administrative staff, students, research scholars and contractual employees participated in the camp, demonstrating their collective commitment to voluntary blood donation and community welfare. The initiative highlighted the importance of public participation in supporting healthcare services and ensuring the availability of blood for patients requiring emergency treatment, surgeries and care for various illnesses.

Dr Vijai Pal Bhadana, Joint Director (Research), emphasised the importance of strengthening the connection between scientific institutions and society and fostering a sense of social responsibility among the younger generation. He paid tribute to the departed scholar and encouraged students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi, Organises Blood Donation Camp in Memory of Late Ph.D. Scholar

Dr K. K. Krishnani, Joint Director (Academics), highlighted the importance of individual social responsibility and urged staff and students to remain sensitive to societal needs and contribute meaningfully to addressing them.

Dr Sujay Rakshit, Director, ICAR-IIAB, stated that the initiative extended the Foundation Day celebrations beyond institutional achievements by bringing together the institute’s members for a meaningful social cause. He emphasised that voluntary blood donation is a valuable act of service that can help save lives and support patients and their families.

The participation of personnel from different sections of the institute reflected a spirit of unity and collective responsibility, adding a humanitarian dimension to the Foundation Day celebrations.

(Source: ICAR–Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi)