Prime Minister Narendra Modi In his 99th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, called on the citizens to come forward for the noble cause of organ donation to save precious lives. Taking inspiration from Prime Minister’s call the Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the status of organ donations and transplant in the country. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar and senior officers of the ministry were present.
Health Minister in his review highlighted that, the number of total organ transplants in the country has significantly increased from less than 5,000 in 2013 to over 15,000 in 2022. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya advised the officials to learn from best practices of organ donation from around the globe and imbibe them in our transplant policies & programs. Minister also advised officials to design training sessions for transplant coordinators to augment donation & transplantation in the country.
