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Chitwan, Nov 1: In a move to nurture a culture of voluntary blood donation from an early age, Bharatpur Metropolitan City has introduced blood donation education in its local school curriculum for students in grades 6 to 8. The Metropolis claimed that it is the first local government in the country to do so.
The lessons, designed by the Metropolis itself, have been included under the disaster management section, considering the recurring shortage of blood in Chitwan district. 
Subashchandra Acharya, Chief of the Metropolis's Education Administration Division, explained that the newly incorporated lessons aim to instill a sense of humanity, social responsibility and willingness to donate blood among students.
Likewise, Acting Mayor Chitrasen Adhikari mentioned that the curriculum highlights the need, importance and humanitarian value of donating blood.
According to him, the subject was included following consultations with medical professionals and education experts. 
It may be noted that Chitwan has a high demand for blood due to the presence of major healthcare institutions, including federal Bharatpur Hospital, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, two medical colleges and more than 20 private hospitals.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment, childbirth and emergency care often require blood transfusions.
The district requires around 150 units of blood every day. However, frequent shortages often compel patients and their families to search for donors to meet their medical needs. 
The Bharatpur Metropolitan City currently has 111 community schools and 97 institutional schools. Of these, 74 community schools and 80 institutional schools offer lower secondary-level education, with more than 25,000 students enrolled at this level, according to the Metropolis.