MFJCF sponsored programme on organ donation for villages was broadcast on 101.2 AIR. All India Radio’s program for villages, Gram Bharti, features discussions on various social, cultural, economic and agricultural topics in the local Rajasthani language. AIR has almost 4000-5000 live listeners via their mobile app, and via radio it covers 70% area of Rajasthan accounting for more than 50,000 live listeners. 

MFJCF’s program on organ donation is played during Gram Bharti. In the program, a short drama on Angdaan which showcases the essence of organ donation is played in the first segment. At the end of drama the toll free organ donation helpline number 1800-103-7100 is shared with the listeners. 

The broadcast on 29^th January 2022 at 7pm, featured Mrs. Anita Hada Sangwan and Mr. Ashish Sangwan, Member of MFJCF and Live organ donor and recipient as the guest speaker. They answered various questions related to organ donation, including: 

For Mrs. Anita (Donor)

1. What is living organ donation
2. How did you decided to donate your kidney to your son?
3. Is there any major change in your routine post organ donation?
4. What are some of the myths associated with live organ donation
5. Advise for the listeners?

 

For Mr. Ashish (Recipient)

1. As a recipient, what hurdles did you face?
2. Is there any major change in your routine post organ transplantation
3. What will you advise the listeners

 

 

Towards the end, both Mrs. Anita and Mr. Ashish encouraged the audience to talk about organ donation with their family and friends, and support the cause. They also thanked SBI Foundation for their support in promoting the cause.