Chandigarh, March 9 -- Blood donation camps dedicated to women empowerment, health awareness and social service were organised across the state on the occasion of International Women's Day even as Haryana Vidhan Sabha speaker and cabinet ministers highlighted importance of women's rights and equal opportunities in different programmes.

According to Dr Mukta Kumar, project director of the Haryana State Blood Transfusion Council, blood donation camps dedicated to women's empowerment, health awareness and social service were organised across the state. Through these camps, women were also made aware of the importance of health education, personal care, proper nutrition and regular health check-ups.

"A large number of women participated in ...