India Logs Record 20,138 Organ Transplants in 2025; over 5 Lakh Pledge Donations
The government also launched a year-long campaign and new digital tools to improve coordination, while organ donation pledges crossed five lakh, officials said.
- On Monday, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel announced India performed 20,138 organ transplants in 2025 during the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day in New Delhi, marking the country's highest-ever annual count.
- Patel noted India ranks third globally in transplants, with procedures rising from 4,990 in 2013 to over 20,000 in 2025; deceased donor transplants increased over fourfold to 3,526.
- To strengthen the ecosystem, the government launched the year-long 'Jug Jug Jiyo Abhiyaan' and the e-Pratyaropan digital platform, connecting 1,200 hospitals within the NOTTO-ROTTO-SOTTO network spanning 31 states and Union Territories.
- IANSAIIMS Bhubaneswar received the "Emerging Government Institution in Organ Transplantation" award during the celebrations, while Patel highlighted financial assistance under the National Organ Transplant Programme for infrastructure and organ retrieval.
- Over five lakh Aadhaar-verified pledges have been recorded since 2023, yet Patel noted a significant gap persists between organ demand and availability, attributing growth to awareness and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal.
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Times of IndiaIndia logs record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025; over 5 lakh pledge donations
India recorded its highest-ever annual organ transplant count in 2025. Organ donation pledges verified by Aadhaar have now crossed five lakh. The nation ranks third globally in total organ transplants performed. Sustained awareness campaigns and digital platforms have boosted organ donation. Government initiatives are strengthening the organ donation and transplantation ecosystem.
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