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India cracks down on professional blood donor rackets with tougher new rules

The new rules to set up blood centres restrict eligibility to registered voluntary and charitable organizations, barring family societies and trusts, and mandate social accountability evaluation. Professional donors who donate blood for money increase the risk of spreading infections.

16 Feb 2026 6:00 am