Rajesh Prasad Gupta
Dr. Rajesh Prasad Gupta is an Indian social worker and government employee based in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. Widely recognized as Blood Man, he is known for his extraordinary dedication to voluntary blood and platelet donation, emergency medical coordination, and humanitarian service spanning over two decades.
He has personally donated blood and platelets 84 times and has arranged blood support for more than 2,00,000 individuals across India. His work has earned him several national recognitions, including the Bharat Seva Ratna Samman 2026.
Early Life
Dr. Rajesh Prasad Gupta was born on 30 January 1990 in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. He completed his schooling at Saraswati Sishu Mandir, Sirka, Argada, Hazaribagh, and later pursued higher secondary education at J.M. College Bhurkunda, Ramgarh.
From a young age, he was deeply influenced by values of compassion, social responsibility, and community service.
Education
10th – Saraswati Sishu Mandir, Sirka, Argada, Hazaribagh 12th – J.M. College, Bhurkunda, Ramgarh Bachelor in Social Work – MMYVV, Jabalpur Master in Social Work – Bhoj University, Madhya Pradesh
Certifications: First Aid and Home Nursing – Indian Red Cross Society St. John Ambulance Association
Professional Career
Dr. Rajesh Prasad Gupta serves in government service under Coal India’s Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Dudhichua Project, where he works as a mining professional.
Alongside his official responsibilities, he has sustained over 21 years of continuous involvement in humanitarian and social work initiatives, especially in medical emergency coordination and voluntary blood donation networks.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he and his volunteer network extended assistance from hospital support to last rites arrangements for affected families.
Major Achievements and Recognitions
London Book of World Records (2025) – Certification No. LBOWRE402067 for distinguished social service Rashtriya Gaurav Puraskar 2025 Bharat Seva Ratna Samman 2026 – Awarded for excellence in social work and voluntary blood donation
Personal Donation Record: 84 blood and platelet donations
Impact Record: Arranged blood for more than 2,00,000 individuals nationwide Motivated over 6,000 people to become voluntary blood donors Honored over 500 times by hospitals, NGOs, and social organizations
Philanthropic Activities
Dr. Rajesh Prasad Gupta actively organizes and leads initiatives in:
Voluntary blood donation camps Platelet donation awareness Organ and body donation awareness campaigns Food distribution drives for underprivileged communities Martyrs’ Day service programs (held annually on 30 January) Environmental protection and plantation drives Support for economically weaker patients
On his birthday, 30 January, which coincides with Martyrs’ Day in India, he organizes large-scale blood donation and food distribution programs.
He operates a nationwide online blood donor network ensuring emergency response from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Social Impact
Through structured coordination and volunteer engagement, Dr. Rajesh Prasad Gupta has built one of the region’s most responsive emergency blood support networks.
His humanitarian philosophy emphasizes service without expectation and compassion beyond boundaries.
Personal Philosophy
“Be a support for the unsupported and a shore for the drifting. Life holds meaning only when lived for others.”