Nagaland: ‘Blood Man of India’ marks 128th donation on V Day

Prakash M. Nadar, popularly known as the “Blood Man of India”, completed his 128th voluntary blood donation at the District Blood Centre, Dimapur, on February 14. The milestone, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, carried the message that donating blood is the highest form of love and service to humanity.
Nadar, who lives with 90% disability, has donated blood across 27 states and five Union Territories, proving that disability is no barrier to compassion. The programme, held in association with Nagaland Free Blood Donor 24×7 (Give a Gift of Life), also witnessed donations by Nadar and Akavi N. Zhimomi.
Over the years, Nadar has been honoured with 10 international medals, 135 national medals, and five world records. A social worker and activist, he continues to travel across the country to spread awareness on voluntary blood donation. “Although I cannot run, my blood runs throughout the country,” he remarked, reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that no one in India dies due to shortage of blood.
He emphasized that no one in India should die due to a shortage of blood, stressing that blood has no religion, caste, or division—only humanity.
Marking the occasion, Nadar introduced a special greeting card encouraging citizens to donate blood and share love. He highlighted that while giving a rose may bring happiness to one person, donating blood can save three lives and bring joy to three families.
He also drew attention to the ongoing shortage of blood and the challenges faced by patients in receiving timely help, calling for greater public participation and support for government efforts to ensure adequate supply.
While the world celebrates Valentine’s Day in diverse ways, Nadar chose to mark the day by promoting blood donation, urging people to come forward and save lives.
District Hospital, Dimapur, Blood Centre MO in-charge, Dr. Rongsen, described the camp as a meaningful occasion, noting that Nadar’s presence was a matter of pride for the hospital and community. He highlighted that blood cannot be manufactured and depends entirely on voluntary donors, urging that the camp become a movement for regular donations.
Akavi N. Zhimomi, volunteer and administrator of the Facebook group Nagaland Free Blood Donor 24×7, shared that the group’s 6,000 members actively respond to blood requests across the state.
The event concluded with a call for collective responsibility to build a healthier, stronger, and more compassionate society through voluntary blood donation.