Blood donor authentication, E-RaktKosh registration proposed as an amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945

India’s Drugs Technical Advisory Board has recommended amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to mandate blood-centre registration on the e-RaktKosh portal and authenticate donors through ABHA/Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ID or Aadhaar-linked OTP. The move aims to strengthen donor traceability, enable post-donation follow-up and help identify high-risk or deferred donors.

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