e Blood banks

The e-Blood bank enables electronic monitoring of blood collection, testing, storage and final use and disposal. By making such key data available in public domain, it brings in transparency in availability and disbursement of blood units. Citizens who are looking for blood can use the web-enabled system thereby reducing their dependency on personal and other sources for blood. It also helps to weed out professional donors and touts.

According to the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) data, out of the 2,760 blood banks in India, 2,711 are already on a digital platform.

e-blood banking at the national level

eRaktKosh was Inaugurated on 7th April 2016 to enforce Drug & Cosmetic Act, National blood policy standards and guidelines ensuring proper collection & donation, effective management and monitoring the quality and quantity of the donated blood. 

Services offered

1. Real time data about blood and blood components (Packed Red Blood Cell, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Platelets Concentrates, Cryoprecipitate) at the State and the district level are made available at the e-Rakt Kosh.
2. Users can search state-wise, district-wise and through Blood bank Name to get the data on availability of blood/components and the contact details of the blood bank for further enquiry.
3. To search for blood availability, click here
4. Other services include
   • Online Donation Request, 
   • Request for blood by Thalassemia patients, 
   • View and register for Blood Donation camps,
   • My Donations - Register, track and maintain your profile

How to access

Web application - Users can access the e-RaktKosh web application at https://www.eraktkosh.in/

Mobile applications

• e-RaktKosh Android App
• e-RaktKosh iOS App
• eRaktkosh services can now be accessed via UMANG - an app for availing various government services.