On June 23, 2026, MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness session on organ and tissue donation at the Outpatient Department (OPD) area of the Manipur State Eye Bank (MSEB), as part of its ongoing public education and outreach initiatives. The session was conducted by Ms. Moirangthem Priya Devi Program Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Imphal and she was accompanied by Mr. Elangbam Paringanba Singh, Programme Executive, MOHAN Foundation, Imphal. The programme was conducted with the support and coordination of Mr. K. Bamkimchandra Singh, Eye Donation Counsellor and Laishram Bidyananda, Eye Donation Counsellor, MSEB.
Ms. Priya commenced the session by introducing the team and outlining the programme objectives. She explained the concept of organ and tissue donation, distinguishing between living and deceased donation, and highlighted the shortage of donors in Manipur. Emphasizing the life-saving impact of donation, she informed participants about transplantation services available in the state, including corneal transplantation services provided by the Manipur State Eye Bank (MSEB).
She also explained the key provisions of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994, stressing that the buying and selling of organs and tissues is illegal and punishable by law. In addition, she also informed the participants that cornea donation can be facilitated from the donor’s home after death and clarified that organ and tissue donation does not cause disfigurement of the body.
During the interactive session, an elderly participant sought clarification regarding the appropriate timing for eye donation and the recommended period within which eyes can be donated after death. In response, Ms. Priya addressed the query by explaining the ideal timeframe for eye retrieval and detailing the procedures involved in the process.
The session concluded with Ms. Priya encouraging participants to pledge for organ donation, reiterating that one donor can save multiple lives. Informational FAQs were distributed, and approximately 35 individuals benefited from the session.
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