New scheme for devotees: Free VIP darshan pass in exchange for blood donation at MP's Omkareshwar temple
KHANDWA: The famous Omkareshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh ’s Khandwa district is offering devotees a free VIP darshan pass in exchange for blood donation under a new initiative launched by the administration, officials said on Thursday.
The arrangement has helped the district collect around 150 to 200 units of blood every week, while also allowing devotees to avoid long queues and have quicker darshan along with their families, officials said.
Speaking to the media, District Magistrate Rishav Gupta said the initiative was started in view of the rising demand for blood in hospitals.
"We have noticed that the demand for blood for patients in hospitals is increasing. The blood available at blood donation camps is insufficient, especially for patients undergoing treatment in emergency wards.
"In view of these circumstances, we linked blood donation with VIP darshan at the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple to encourage devotees to donate blood," he said.
The arrangement has helped the district collect around 150 to 200 units of blood every week, while also allowing devotees to avoid long queues and have quicker darshan along with their families, officials said.
Speaking to the media, District Magistrate Rishav Gupta said the initiative was started in view of the rising demand for blood in hospitals.
"We have noticed that the demand for blood for patients in hospitals is increasing. The blood available at blood donation camps is insufficient, especially for patients undergoing treatment in emergency wards.
"In view of these circumstances, we linked blood donation with VIP darshan at the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple to encourage devotees to donate blood," he said.
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