Army’s 26,000-Strong Organ Donation Pledge Wins National Honour
The Indian Army received a prestigious award from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) on August 2, 2025. This recognition celebrates a record-breaking organ donation campaign involving over 26,000 army personnel.
The Union Minister for Health presented the award, underscoring the Army’s commitment to this life-saving initiative. This significant pledge reflects a remarkable display of humanitarian spirit within the armed forces.
Organ donation drives within the Indian armed forces have been ongoing since the late 2000s. This latest achievement, however, sets a new benchmark for participation and awareness.
The Army’s commendable effort serves as a powerful example for other organisations and citizens across the nation. This success highlights the urgent need to increase organ donation rates in India and address the critical shortage of organs for transplantation. The Army’s initiative could inspire similar large-scale drives within other sectors, potentially saving countless lives.
