The Rotary Club New Panvel Charitable Trust’s Late Dr. B.V. Limaye Blood Bank is a charitable, 24-hour blood bank located in Panvel, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of New Panvel Charitable Trust, it provides essential blood collection, testing, and distribution services for the Raigad and Navi Mumbai regions.

Background and Establishment

Founded as part of the Rotary Club’s humanitarian efforts, the facility honors Dr. B. V. Limaye, a respected medical professional. The blood bank operates within a modern, CIDCO-allotted premises near the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and serves as a model center for clinical diagnostics and transfusion medicine in the area.

Operations and Services

Operating 24×7, the blood bank maintains a full range of blood components—including red blood cells, platelet concentrates, and fresh frozen plasma—and supports apheresis. It also conducts regular donor camps and community awareness programs. Annual collections exceed 25,000 donations, with roughly 5,000 donation sessions hosted each year.

Administration and Licensing

The center holds License No. KD/9 (issued 1997) and is overseen by medical officers Dr. Shivanand and Dr. Veena Arora (MBBS, MD). It operates as a nonprofit, offering concessional services to voluntary donors.

Location and Contact

Address: Plot No. 8, Rotary Mega Medical College, Tulsi Prerna Rd, Sector 1, Khanda Colony, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India
Phone: +91-22-2745 9322 | Email: bloodbank@rotarynewpanvel.org.in
The facility’s strategic site near the Kalamboli roundabout ensures easy access for emergency transfusions and regional hospitals.