Mysuru: In order to register their protest against the implementation of National Pension Scheme (NPS) that covers Government employees who have joined service from April, 2006, the members of Karnataka State Government NPS Employees Association will donate blood on Oct.3 (Wednesday).

As part of the protest, termed as ‘Raktha Kottevu, Pinchani Bidevu’ (will give blood, not forgo pension), the Association members will donate blood between 10 am and 5 pm on Oct.3 at the District and all taluk centres. For details, call: 99725-42998.