- KR Bharat
- 2026-02-23
India has witnessed a remarkable rise in organ transplants, increasing nearly fourfold from fewer than 5,000 procedures in 2013 to almost 20,000 in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Around 18% of these transplants were performed using organs donated by deceased donors, marking significant progress in the country’s healthcare sector.
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) reported that more than 4.8 lakh citizens have registered for organ and tissue donation after death through an Aadhaar-based verification system since September 2023. In 2025 alone, over 1,200 families consented to donate organs of their loved ones, helping save thousands of lives.
India has also achieved major milestones in complex procedures, including heart, lung, pancreas, and hand transplants, with outcomes comparable to global standards at a significantly lower cost. Experts say the increasing awareness and willingness of families to donate organs during difficult times are transforming healthcare outcomes across the nation.
The government continues to encourage institutions and organizations to promote organ donation awareness, aiming to strengthen ethical, transparent, and equitable transplant practices while moving toward self-reliance in advanced medical care.
