As part of the nationwide “Angdaan – Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyaan”, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, observed the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) at Bhim Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J. P. Nadda, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and honored several key contributors, including the athletes of the Indian Transplant Team heading to the World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden, Germany. The Minister felicitated 20 transplant athletes – winners of the ROTTO-PGI Transplant Games 2025—and extended his best wishes to them for the upcoming international event. ORGAN India, Parashar Foundation, one of the key organizers of the ROTTO Games and supporters of the Indian team, was also recognized for its dedicated work on the transplant games and supporting transplant athletes. The Indian Organ Donation Day serves as a platform to remember donors, appreciate their families’ brave decisions, and encourage wider participation in this life-saving cause.
