Agartala, May 17 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday attended a blood donation camp in Agartala as part of the International Nurses Day 2026 celebrations, where he emphasised the critical need for maintaining a robust blood inventory in the state.

Lauding the initiative, the Chief Minister highlighted that blood donation is essential for a resilient healthcare system.

He stated that the state's blood banks must always aim for a strategic reserve to prevent any crisis.

"This is a very good initiative. Blood is absolutely essential for us, and as we have stated previously, considering the blood donation camps we organise and the manner in which blood is being collected, the blood bank must always maintain a sufficient inventor...