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PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat Spurs Organ Donation Drive, Says NOTTO Chief

The director of the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Mann Ki Baat address for powerfully promoting organ donation. He stated that sharing real-life success stories, like an infant's organs saving four lives, helps overcome social hesitations and taboos. Anil Kumar highlighted India's integrated digital network for transparent and equitable organ allocation. He emphasized that sustained public participation is crucial to building a national movement and bridging the gap between organ supply and demand.

Key Points: Mann Ki Baat Boosts Organ Donation Awareness: NOTTO Chief

  • PM's appeal highlights transplant success stories
  • Stories overcome myths and taboos
  • Donation must transcend community divisions
  • National digital network improves organ allocation
  • Jan Bhagidari key to bridging demand gap
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PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' boosts organ donation awareness: NOTTO chief

NOTTO chief hails PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat appeal on organ donation as a noble campaign transforming public awareness and saving lives.

"This is a truly noble campaign, for which we are deeply grateful to the Prime Minister. - Anil Kumar"

New Delhi, Feb 22

Emphasising the life-saving impact of organ donation, National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation Director Anil Kumar on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat as a "noble campaign" that can transform public awareness and participation across the country.

Speaking to IANS, after the 131st edition of the monthly broadcast, Anil Kumar said the Prime Minister's decision to spotlight real-life transplant success stories, including the case of a 10-month-old child whose organs saved four lives, sends a powerful message to society.

"This is a truly noble campaign, for which we are deeply grateful to the Prime Minister. By presenting such inspiring examples before the nation, he has highlighted the urgent need for organ donation and public participation," he said.

The NOTTO chief noted that emotionally resonant stories help overcome hesitation, myths, and social taboos associated with organ donation, encouraging families to consider donation as an act of compassion that can give multiple patients a second chance at life.

He also underscored that organ donation must transcend social divisions. "Everyone should get involved, regardless of community, caste, or religion. This is a humanitarian cause that benefits society as a whole," he said.

Highlighting improvements in India's transplant ecosystem, Anil Kumar said the country now has an integrated national network linking transplant hospitals, organ retrieval centres, tissue banks, state authorities, and regional organisations through a single digital platform. This system, he said, enhances coordination, transparency, and equitable allocation of organs.

He further stressed the importance of "Jan Bhagidari", people's participation in building a robust national movement. According to Anil Kumar, sustained government focus, combined with community engagement and awareness campaigns at the grassroots level, is essential to bridge the gap between organ demand and availability.

"Success stories of transplant recipients leading active lives again not only inspire confidence but also strengthen medical research and healthcare outcomes," he added.

Anil Kumar said NOTTO will continue to leverage the Prime Minister's appeal to expand outreach programmes nationwide, ensuring ethical standards, transparency, and wider access to transplantation services.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Good to see the PM using his platform for this. The digital network is a great step. But the real challenge is at the ground level - we need more camps and simpler registration processes in rural areas too.
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Rohit P
Absolutely right that it must transcend all divisions. An organ knows no religion or caste. This is one cause where we should all come together as Indians. More power to NOTTO.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in India for 5 years, I appreciate this focus. The transparency in the allocation system is crucial for public trust. Sharing real stories is the best way to connect.
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Vikram M
While the awareness is good, I hope the infrastructure keeps pace. We hear of organs going waste due to logistical issues. The digital platform is promising, but execution is key. Let's see sustained action.
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Meera T
My uncle got a second life because of a kidney donor. It's the greatest gift one can give. Jan Bhagidari is the right term - this needs to become a people's movement. Every family should discuss this.

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