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How to Request Free Blood Units

• Approach Charitable blood bank with doctor’s prescription and blood request form from the treating hospital.
• Provide proof of financial need if available (e.g., government hospital card, BPL card, NGO letter).
• Call any NGO helpline to check real-time availability and ask for centers that support poor patients.
• Ask the social work department of the treating hospital to issue a recommendation letter or connect you to Rotary/Lions/NGO partners that can arrange free or concession blood.

Online Blood Donation Platforms

• Friends2Support - https://www.friends2support.org
• eRaktKosh (Govt of India) - https://eraktkosh.in
• Indian Blood Donors (IBD App) - https://indianblooddonors.com
• Blood Donors India (Facebook Community) - https://facebook.com/blooddonorsindia
• Rotary Blood Bank Online Directory - https://rotarybloodbank.org

Help for Poor Patients

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Collect medical reports, diagnosis, and doctor’s letter
2. Get an income certificate from MRO/Tahsildar
3. Apply for state CM Relief Fund with hospital estimate
4. Apply for PM National Relief Fund online
5. Raise funds using crowdfunding platforms
6. Publish a Paper Advertisement in local newspapers for help
7. Share verified documents on WhatsApp groups & social media
8. Approach local NGOs for support

Important Documents

• Aadhar Card
• Ration Card (BPL preferred)
• Income Certificate
• Hospital Estimate
• Doctor’s Treatment Letter
• Medical Bills

Crowdfunding Platforms

• Impact Guru
• Milaap
• Ketto

Paper & TV Advertisement

• Take a small classified ad in local newspapers like Eenadu, Sakshi, Hindu, Times of India, Vijay Times, Manorama
• Attach medical documents to make it authentic
• Approach a local TV reporter to present your case on local TV channels

Education Help

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Identify Needs – Assess the student's educational level and type of support required.
2. Collect Documents – Gather income, caste/minority, school, and ID proofs.
3. Check Government Schemes – Apply for central and state scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/minorities and girls.
4. Approach NGOs – Request sponsorship from NGOs like Smile Foundation, CRY, or local trusts.
5. Leverage Corporate CSR – Apply to companies' CSR programs for educational funding.
6. Seek Community Support – Reach out to Rotary, Lions, Inner Wheel, or local religious organizations.
7. Use Crowdfunding – Raise funds on platforms like Ketto, Milaap, or ImpactGuru with a clear story.
8. Follow Up & Combine Sources – Track applications, combine multiple supports, and include mentorship guidance.

Government Schemes

All India

• National Scholarship Portal - Scholarships for poor & minority students
• Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students - Financial aid for students in classes 1–10 from disadvantaged communities
• Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority Students - Tuition fee reimbursement, hostel fees, maintenance allowance
• National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship - Scholarship for meritorious students from low-income families at class 9
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - Free and compulsory elementary education for children aged 6–14
• Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan - Universal access to secondary education with infrastructure support
• Mid-Day Meal Scheme - Free meals to students to encourage school enrollment and attendance
• Kendriya Vidyalaya / Navodaya Vidyalaya - Free or subsidized education for rural and underprivileged children

Tamil Nadu

• Free Textbooks & Uniform Scheme - Free textbooks and uniforms for government school students
• Vidyodaya Scholarships - Scholarships for meritorious students from economically weaker sections

Karnataka

• Vidyasiri Scholarship - Financial assistance for higher education to economically disadvantaged students
• Pre-Matric and Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarships - Fee reimbursement & scholarships for reserved category students

Kerala

• Sahodaya Scholarship - Scholarships for meritorious students from poor families
• Free Laptop Scheme - Provision of free laptops to students to promote digital education

Andhra Pradesh

• Free tution and Hostel Fees - Full tuition fee reimbursement for poor students in higher education

Telangana

• Free tution and Hostel Fees - Tution and Hostel fee reimbursement for students from poor families

NGOs & Charities

• Akshaya Patra Education Support - Mid-day meal program supporting school attendance
• Smile Foundation Education Support - Scholarships and education programs for underprivileged children
• North South Foundation - North South Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate students entering into engineering, medicine or 3-year polytechnic (diploma in engineering.) based on merit and financial need
• Foundation For Excellence - We Fund Higher Education & Skilling for Employability Of Bright Students
• Nanhi Kali Girl Education - Supports education of underprivileged girls
• Bhumi - Volunteer-driven programs for free tuition and mentorship
• Agaram Foundation - Scholarships and school support for underprivileged youth in Tamil Nadu
• Foundation For Excellence - Scholarships for higher education for academically gifted low-income students
• Saviour Foundation - Free education and career support to disadvantaged students
• Aashayein Foundation - Education support and after-school programs for underprivileged children
• GoodWorks Trust - Non-formal education and school enrollment support
• Ocean Welfare Foundation - Free tuition and financial support for poor children's education
• Tata Trusts Education Programs - Scholarships and educational initiatives across India
• CRY (Child Rights and You) - Ensures child rights including access to education for underprivileged children
• Azim Premji Foundation - Supports large-scale scholarships and education programs
• Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation - Interest-free educational loans and scholarships for higher education
• Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) - Community-based education and tribal welfare programs in Karnataka