Blood is a life-saving drug — five litres circulating in every one of us. We work to keep Tamil Nadu supplied with safe, quality blood, given freely by voluntary donors.
Safe, adequate, quality blood — for everyone who needs it, across the State. We aim for 100% voluntary, non-remunerated donation, and for every drop to be used wisely.
Every year Tamil Nadu collects close to nine and a half lakh units of blood — and almost all of it from people who simply chose to give.
47 of these run as Blood Component Separation Units — so one donation goes further.
A single 350–450 ml donation is separated into components and shared among those who need exactly that part. Tap the drop to see how far one gift travels.
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Whole blood is split into components and given to patients based on what they actually need — making the most of every voluntary donation.
Concentrated red blood cells for anaemia, surgery and blood loss.
Help blood clot — vital for dengue, cancer care and bleeding disorders.
The liquid carrying clotting factors, frozen to preserve and used in trauma.
A concentrated clotting fraction used for specific bleeding conditions.
Any healthy person — men and women alike — aged 18 to 65 with good habits can donate once every three months. Each donation takes just 350–450 ml from the five litres your body carries.
Answer below to see if today might be your day to give. This is a guide — the blood bank's medical officer confirms eligibility.
Available at all Government Medical College Hospitals, Head Quarters Hospitals and Government Hospitals across the State.
VBD camps are organised by donor organisations right in your neighbourhood — watch for one near you.
Two donation buses and seventeen collection vans bring the blood bank to your campus, workplace or community.
Collecting and transporting blood where it's needed most.
A combined network of Government and private facilities keeps blood flowing State-wide.
| Facility | State Govt. | Private Govt. | Private | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Banks | 102 | 9 | 210 | 321 |
| Component Separation Units | 47 | 3 | 139 | 189 |
| Apheresis | 9 | 0 | 61 | 70 |
| Blood Storage Centres | 389 | 0 | 146 | 535 |
Blood and blood components are issued at no cost across all Government hospital blood banks, on a request from the treating doctor.
Where a private hospital requests blood, a service charge of ₹500 applies for obtaining any blood or blood component.
You don't need a reason to give — just good health and a few minutes. Find your nearest blood bank or camp and become a voluntary donor.
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