Udaipur, November 28 (Udaipur Kiran): HDFC Bank will organise the 17th edition of its nationwide Annual Blood Donation Drive under its flagship CSR initiative, Parivartan, on December 5, 2025. The drive will be conducted from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm across more than 1,100 cities in India.
Participants will include HDFC Bank employees, customers, corporates, members of the defence forces, students and community members. The initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to community welfare and supports the continuing national need for safe and timely blood donations. The Annual Blood Donation Drive is among the Bank’s earliest CSR initiatives and forms part of its Healthcare and Hygiene focus area.
Deputy Managing Director of HDFC Bank, Kaizad Bharucha, said the drive has, over the years, brought people together for a common cause. He said donating blood is a simple act that can make an immediate difference to someone’s life and expressed gratitude to all volunteers and partners supporting the initiative.
Executive Director Bhavesh Zaveri said the drive has grown steadily due to the sincerity and teamwork of employees and partners. He added that the Bank remains committed to strengthening the country’s healthcare ecosystem and that every donor plays an important role in this collective effort.
Each year, the Bank works closely with reputed blood banks and healthcare organisations to ensure safety, transparency and adherence to medical protocols. This year too, the initiative will continue its partnerships with recognised blood banks, government authorities and NGOs across the country.
The drive is open to all eligible donors aged between 18 and 60 years who are in good health. Interested individuals can walk into any participating camp. The complete list of locations will be available on the HDFC Bank website.
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