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Detailed explanation-1: -This is a significant achievement in the countrywide mega voluntary blood donation drive, Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav which was kickstarted by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today by donating blood at a blood donation camp at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 15-day long countrywide mega voluntary blood donation drive was kickstarted by Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on the occasion of 72nd birthday of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17th of this month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday launched a 15-day blood donation drive on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Mandaviya also donated blood at a camp set up at Safdarjung Hospital.

Detailed explanation-4: -Red cells are stored in refrigerators at 6ºC for up to 42 days. Platelets are stored at room temperature in agitators for up to five days. Plasma and cryo are frozen and stored in freezers for up to one year.