On August 26, 2025, MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness session on organ donation at the Traffic Police Headquarters, Todapur, New Delhi. The session was led by Ms. Simran Anand, Programme Officer, MOHAN Foundation (NCR), with support from Ms. Sanya Santosh, Programme Officer, MOHAN Foundation (NCR). It was attended by around 40 Traffic Police Officers.
Ms. Simran opened the session with an introduction to MOHAN Foundation and an overview of the organ donation landscape in India. She explained the basic concepts of organ donation and transplantation, including the roles of recipients and donors. To provide greater clarity, an informative film on brain stem death was also screened.
The session covered key aspects of organ donation, such as:
• The significance of organ donation
• Who can be a donor
• Organ donation during life and after death
• The difference between brain death and coma
• The process of eye donation, including corneal preservation after death
• Legal provisions under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994
• Common myths and facts about organ donation
During the interactive segment, one participant suggested that organ donation rates in India could be improved by providing benefits to donor families, such as employment opportunities, health insurance, and educational support.
Ms. Simran concluded the session by highlighting the option to pledge organ donation while applying for a driving license. She emphasized that the decision is entirely voluntary but encouraged participants to make an informed and thoughtful choice.
The session was well-received and generated active engagement from the participants.
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