In Assam, the Army has undertaken a plasma donation drive for COVID-19 patients. At least 60 soldiers from the Indian Army volunteered to donate blood plasma to save the lives of critical COVID-19 patients in the state. The screening of 45 jawans took place on Wednesday. Many of these Army personnel had recently recovered from COVID-19. "We are always with the people of Assam and even at this time and every time," said Lieutenant General Shantanu Dayal, GOC, 4 Corp told NDTV.