MOHAN Foundation was invited by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) to attend the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrations on August 2, 2025, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event was organized by NOTTO under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, with Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda as the Chief Guest. Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and Health & Family Welfare, and Prof. Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services, were Guests of Honour.

In his address, Shri Nadda described organ donation as one of the noblest acts, emphasizing its life-saving potential and India’s remarkable progress in this field. He shared that in 2024, India performed a record 18,900 organ transplants, compared to fewer than 5,000 in 2013, placing the country third globally after the U.S. and China, and first in hand transplants. He credited the Aadhaar-based NOTTO pledge platform, launched in 2023, for enabling over 3.3 lakh citizens to pledge their organs.

Shri Nadda also highlighted the year-long “Angdaan–Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan” campaign aimed at spreading awareness and dispelling myths. He outlined key government schemes, such as Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi, which offers up to ₹15 lakh for transplants along with monthly post-surgery assistance, and Ayushman Bharat, which covers kidney transplants. He further urged citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles through yoga and Ayurveda to help prevent organ failure.

The ceremony also featured awards recognizing excellence in organ donation and transplantation:

• Best ROTTO Region – ROTTO North

• Best State – Tamil Nadu

• Best Union Territory – Puducherry

• Best Northeast State – Manipur

• Emerging States – Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan

• Promotion of Organ Donation – Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat

• Highest Deceased Organ Donation Rate – Telangana

• NGO Recognition – Life Beyond Life Foundation, Dadhichi Deh Daan Samiti, and Organ Donation Foundation

Shri Nadda expressed heartfelt gratitude to donor families for their courage and compassion, and praised healthcare professionals and NGOs for their unwavering commitment.

NOTTO Director Dr. Anil Kumar encouraged more people to come forward and pledge their organs, emphasizing the life-saving impact of such decisions. He concluded the event with a vote of thanks to all dignitaries and participants.