Organ Donation Awareness talk at RTO Nagpur

Updated on Tuesday, January 23, 2018
  • Mr. Sharad Jighkar, Regional Transport Officer, Giripeth, Nagpur invited MOHAN foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for drivers in his training hall on 2nd January 2018. This was for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving license at the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

    Mr. Bulu Behera delivered a talk on Organ Donation. In his talk he explained for following points:

    v  What is Organ Donation and the Law?

    v  Who can donate organs?

    v  Type of organ donations.

    v  Difference between Brain Death, Natural Death and Coma.

    v  Myths related to Organ donation.

    v  Deceased donation cases in Nagpur.

    v  Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website.

    It was a very interactive session. 26 drivers were present at the talk. 1 driver signed consent form and took donor card.

    The drivers asked the following questions:

    • What is bone marrow & what is the cost of a bone marrow transplant?
    • What is Brain death?
    • Whom to contact for organ donation?


    Source-Bulu Behera
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