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The Madhya Pradesh government will now honour organ and body donors during national events like Independence Day and Republic Day. Donors will receive state honours during their last rites, along with Ayushman Bharat cards for free medical benefits. The decision follows CM Mohan Yadav's announcement after Bhopal's first successful heart transplant. The move aims to raise awareness and encourage more people to donate organs and bodies.

Key Points: MP Govt to Honour Organ Donors at National Events and Last Rites

  • MP govt to honour organ donors at Republic Day and Independence Day
  • State honours during last rites for body donors
  • Ayushman Bharat cards for organ donors
  • CM Mohan Yadav announced policy after Bhopal's first heart transplant
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MP govt to felicitate organ and body donors at national events, receive state of honour during last rites

Madhya Pradesh announces state honours for organ and body donors during national events and last rites to encourage donations.

"Organ donors will be felicitated during August 15 and January 26 in their respective districts. - GAD Notification"

Bhopal, July 1

Those people who would donate their body and organs in Madhya Pradesh would be given a state of honour during their last rites and on occasion of national events such as the Independence Day and the Republic Day.

A notification regarding this decision has been issued by the state government's General Administration Department (GAD) on Tuesday, directing the district administration to implement the decision with immediate effect.

"Organ donors will be felicitated during August 15 and January 26 in their respective districts. While those who would donate bodies before death would be given state of honour during the last rites," GAD's notification said.

This decision has been taken to raise awareness among people and encourage them to participate in this noble cause regarding body and organ donations.

Those who would donate organs will also get Ayushman Bharat cards to avail free medical facilities under the scheme.

Initially, the announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after meeting Dinesh Malviya, the first patient in central India to receive a heart transplant at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, on February 10 this year.

Malviya had got a new lease of life after a successful heart transplant was performed on him at AIIMS, Bhopal, on January 26.

The heart was procured from a 61-year-old brain dead patient at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur and transplanted into a 53-year-old patient from Itarsi.

It was the first heart transplant case at AIIMS, Bhopal.

The donated heart was airlifted from Jabalpur to Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport and then it was transported to AIIMS through a 'green corridor' established by the state police.

The Chief Minister had then announced that the bodies and organs of the deceased persons would be transported through the air ambulance service with the consent of the family members.

Chief Minister Yadav had said that efforts would be made to establish organ donation and transplant facilities in all medical colleges across the state.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the intention is good, I hope they implement proper monitoring systems. In our district, there were cases of organ trafficking last year. The government must ensure transparency in this process.
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Arjun K
Great move! In our culture, we hesitate to talk about death and organ donation. This recognition will help change mindsets. My father pledged his organs last year - proud of him!
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Sarah B
The green corridor concept is brilliant! Time is so crucial in transplants. I hope they expand the air ambulance services soon. More lives could be saved this way across rural MP.
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Vikram M
Ayushman Bharat cards for donors is a smart incentive. But government should also focus on improving healthcare infrastructure. What's the use of donations if hospitals can't handle transplants properly?
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Kavya N
My mother was a recipient of corneal donation last year. We can never thank the donor family enough 🙏 This recognition during national events will honor their sacrifice beautifully.

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