Kerala firm prepares the largest blood donors directory

Thiruvananthapuram: A Kerala company is preparing to launch what could be India's largest directory of blood donors.

Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG) said the directory will help those seeking blood in emergency situations. MPG, which has varied interests including banking, has a staff of more than 20,000 employees.

Thomas John Muthoot, chairman and managing director of MPG, told IANS that the data base will be prepared from a record two million customers it has as well as staff members and families.