On February 20, 2026 – An impactful organ donation awareness session was successfully conducted at Sri Gayatri Degree College. The initiative was led by Project Manager Mr. Venkatesh Kattela under the aegis of MOHAN Foundation, accompanied by Dr. Bhanu Prakash, Transplant Coordinator from MOHAN Foundation.
The session was attended by around 70 students from B. Com and B.Sc. streams. The participants were highly interactive and demonstrated genuine interest in understanding the medical, ethical, and legal dimensions of organ donation. Their active engagement made the session informative and meaningful.
The programme covered key aspects including:
• Meaning and types of organ donation
• Difference between brain death and cardiac arrest
• Organ transplantation procedures
• Legal provisions under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA), 1994
• Importance of carrying a donor card
• Addressing common myths and misconceptions
The Principal, Mrs. Bhargavi, appreciated the efforts taken to organize the awareness programme and extended her full support to the cause. She set a strong example by pledging her own organs, which served as an inspiration to students and faculty alike.
Notably, 10 faculty members pledged their commitment to organ donation by displaying their donor cards, reinforcing the message of collective responsibility and humanitarian commitment.
The successful session at Sri Gayatri Degree College reflects the increasing awareness and positive attitude toward organ donation among young adults and educators, strengthening the mission of saving lives through informed and voluntary organ donation.
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