Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the state will soon launch a ‘Blood Bank Traceability Application’, a centralized digital platform aimed at unifying blood bank data across Kerala.
The announcement, made on World Blood Donor Day, underscores the state government’s commitment to streamlining blood donation and access systems. The app is designed to ensure real-time traceability of blood units and provide timely access during medical emergencies.
“On this World Blood Donor Day, we salute all who voluntarily donate blood, offering new hope in moments of crisis,” Vijayan said in a post on social media platform X.
On this #WorldBloodDonorDay, we salute all who voluntarily donate blood, offering new hope in moments of crisis. To ensure timely access during emergencies, the LDF Govt is set to launch the ‘Blood Bank Traceability Application’, unifying blood bank data across Kerala. A major…
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) June 14, 2025
Describing the initiative as a leap towards a resilient, life-affirming future, the Chief Minister also emphasized the social responsibility of blood donation. In a detailed Facebook post, he highlighted the lifesaving potential of the app, especially during critical medical situations.
The upcoming application will initially integrate all government-run blood banks across the state, allowing people to access blood availability information from any location.
Efforts are also underway to bring private blood banks into the fold, further expanding the scope of the platform.
“This centralized software will help eliminate the distress experienced by families scrambling for blood in emergencies. Information will be readily available at people’s fingertips,” Vijayan said.
Every single blood or plasma donation is a precious life-saving gift.
Regular donation is the key to building a safe & sustainable supply.
On Saturday’s World Blood Donor Day, learn more about the importance of donating blood. https://t.co/xXG8WGr2ca via @WHO pic.twitter.com/3fHABEm3hT
— United Nations (@UN) June 14, 2025
The Chief Minister reiterated the state’s goal of achieving 100 percent voluntary blood donation, calling the traceability project a significant step toward that mission.
By linking all blood banks digitally, the state hopes to reduce delays and ensure that required blood units reach patients without bureaucratic or logistical hurdles.
The initiative is expected to enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency in Kerala’s blood donation ecosystem, setting a model for other Indian states to follow.
