World Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness about the condition among the local public and policymakers, apart from supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have battled for years with this fatal disease. On 8th May 2023 Northeast Frontier Railway Bharat Scouts and Guides Alipurduar District Association participated in the awareness seminar of Thalassemia Day at Divisional Railway Hospital, Alipurduar Junction. Total 11 nos. of youths take part in that seminar with 1 adult leader. Assistant District Commissioner (G) was also there to grace the programme.