Talking to newspersons here, Dr Mrinalini Chaturvedi, Medical Director-Cryobanks International India said ''the peole of Andhra Pradesh have shown very keen interest in the concept of umbilical cord blood banking and hence we have seen such fast growth in 2008.

''As young parents, it is of key importance to be educated on such matters, in order to take right decisions for their child. I have seen this positive attitude in people here. We look forward to developing more awareness on this subject in other parts of Andhra Pradesh and hence are looking forward to more enrolments in 2009".

Commenting on the EMI options that Cryobanks provides, Ghazi Aasim, Marketing Head, Cryobanks International India said "We have observed that even the middle class people are inclined for the concept and Cryobanks India have placed various EMI payments for their ease.

''We are expecting every mother is briefed about the concept and services before she delivers, where a gynaecologis will have to play a vital role.''