Short Answer
Yes. BDOI® uses the Government of India's e-RaktKosh blood-centre directory as a source for its blood-bank listings. BDOI® does not independently verify or certify the blood banks listed on its platform.
Detailed Explanation
BDOI® aims to make blood-donation information easier for donors to discover.
For its blood-bank directory, BDOI® uses information from e-RaktKosh, the Government of India's centralized blood-bank management system. e-RaktKosh provides a Blood Center Directory and information relating to blood centres across India.
BDOI® may reproduce or display information obtained from this government source to make it easier for donors to discover blood banks through the BDOI® platform.
However, BDOI® does not independently inspect, licence, certify, medically verify, or guarantee the blood banks listed on the platform.
A listing on BDOI® should therefore not be interpreted as a BDOI® certification or endorsement of a blood bank.
Blood-bank information can change over time. Before visiting a blood bank or relying on information for an urgent requirement, users should confirm the relevant details directly with the blood bank or through the applicable official government source.
For current blood availability, users should also check the relevant official source or contact the blood centre directly. e-RaktKosh provides blood-availability search functionality based on blood centre, location, blood group, and component.
Key Points
- BDOI® uses e-RaktKosh as a source for its blood-bank directory.
- e-RaktKosh is a Government of India blood-bank management system.
- BDOI® does not independently verify or certify listed blood banks.
- A BDOI® listing is not a BDOI® endorsement or guarantee.
- Blood-bank information may change over time.
- Users should confirm important information directly with the blood bank.
- For current blood availability, users should check the appropriate official source or contact the blood centre.
❤️ Motivation
Our goal is to make useful blood-donation information easier to discover while being transparent about where that information comes from. Reliable information helps donors reach the right place and turn their willingness to help into lifesaving action. ❤️
