**Executive Summary:**
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, mandates that all licensed blood centers in India register on the eRaktkosh web portal (www.eraktkosh.in) to update blood stock availability daily, along with donor data and monthly reports. Blood centers must register within one week of the advisory's issue date (June 3, 2022). Registration will increase available voluntary blood donors.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Registration Mandate:**
* All licensed blood centers must register on the eRaktkosh portal.
* Registration is required by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
* **Data Submission:**
* Blood centers must enter and update data daily regarding blood stock availability.
* Data related to blood donors and monthly reports must also be submitted.
* **Registration Process:**
* Visit www.eraktkosh.in.
* Click on "Blood Bank Login" and then "Add Your Blood Bank".
* Fill out the Blood Bank Details form and submit it.
* **Post-Submission:**
* A message will confirm the submission of interest in eRaktkosh.
* Submit a valid license copy to eraktkoshcdac.in.
* Login credentials will be provided after license verification.
* **Support:**
* For registration queries, call 9650816031 or email eraktkoshcdac.in.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Licensed Blood Centers:**
* *Impact:* Required to register on the eRaktkosh portal and regularly update data. This will increase available voluntary blood donors.
* *Action Required:* Register on eRaktkosh within one week of the advisory, submit the blood bank details, submit a scanned copy of the valid license, and update data daily.
* **State/UT Licensing Authorities:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for following up to ensure blood centers comply with the registration mandate.
* *Action Required:* Follow up with licensed blood centers to ensure timely registration on eRaktkosh.
* **CDSCO Zonal/Sub-Zonal Offices:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for following up to ensure blood centers comply with the registration mandate.
* *Action Required:* Follow up with licensed blood centers to ensure timely registration on eRaktkosh.
Key Entities Referenced
eRaktKosh: A web portal for blood bank registration and blood stock information, managed by the Government of India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The government ministry responsible for health and family welfare in India.
Director General of Health Services: A department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation: The national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India.
Drugs Controller General India: The head of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India.
Blood Banks: Licensed blood centers that are required to register on the eRaktKosh portal.
All State UT Licensing Authority: The licensing authorities for blood banks in all States and Union Territories of India.
New Delhi: The location of several government organizations mentioned in the policy, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and CDSCO. New Delhi, Delhi, India.