Small steps are a launch pad for giant leaps. Jeevan was no different. While we are proud of our achievements, we are NOT lying back and basking in their glory. Our achievements only inspire and motivate us to work harder − they are proof of our increasing responsibilities. Here is a brief look at some of our key achievements.

More than 97% of donations are converted to components − a rare process in India.

Jeevan conducts CME(Continuing Medical Education) programmes for the medical fraternity. One such programme was conducted in October 1999 with the support of Indian Society of Haematology & Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM) and World Health Organisation(SEARO).

On 30th April 2000, Jeevan's "BLOOD MOBILE", a fully equipped, air-conditioned blood collection facility was launched, This has helped tremendously in narrowing the huge gap between the demand and the supply of blood without compromising on quality.

On 31st May 2000 Jeevan was designated as a Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (RBTC) by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

With the support of the media, Jeevan has been creating awareness about voluntary blood donation, blood safety and use of blood components.

Every unit of blood components is provided at a subsidy, which is supported by donations from good samaritans.

Jeevan provides blood components free of cost to all children treated at the Haemotology unit of the Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children at Egmore in Chennai.

Jeevan provides Plasma free of cost for patients with burns admitted into Govt Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital.

Jeevan provides blood components free of cost to children undergoing surgery at the department of Paediatric Cardiothoracic surgery, Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children at Egmore in Chennai.

Jeevan has been a Resource centre for National Plasma Fractionation Centre (NPFC), Mumbai, since September 2000.

In November 2000,Jeevan introduced the concept of Satellite blood storage centre to India. Under a special G.O. one such a centre was setup in Dr. Rangarajan Memorial Hospital (SMF). As per the arrangement, tested blood components are sent to SMF according to their requirement. The hospital does the cross-matching and issues the units to the patients admitted there.Today this has become a practice in this country.

On 6th April 2001, "DREAM" Donor Recognition Empowerment Awareness Management) - a donor mobilisation and retention project was launched with the support of Sir Dorabji TATA Trust.

In September 1999, Jeevan Blood Bank & Research Centre became the first Blood Bank in India to be accredited to ISO standards.