Shillong, Nov 24: The Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference 2020 is scheduled on 26 Nov 2020 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 24 Nov 2020.
The conference was inaugurated by DG Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, AVSM, SM 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.