National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025: Key Provisions
Why in the news
Thalassaemia patient groups welcomed the Bill’s introduction, calling it a long-awaited reform for safe, quality blood nationwide.
About thalassaemia
- A genetic blood disorder affecting haemoglobin; needs lifelong transfusions.
Key provisions
| Provision | Feature | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Central regulator for transfusion services | Uniform oversight across states |
| National standards | Collection to transfusion: testing, processing, storage, distribution | Consistent quality |
| Registration | All blood banks and centres | Accountability, monitoring |
| Voluntary donation | Non-remunerated donors encouraged | Less dependence on paid donors |
| Penalties | Strict action on unsafe or unethical practice | Curbs weak screening and illegal trade |
Exam angle
- New body: National Blood Transfusion Authority.
- Preferred donors: voluntary, non-remunerated.