On January 23, 2025, the MOHAN Foundation, in collaboration with the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), organized the ‘Gift of Life’ organ and tissue donation awareness program at Renaissance College, Nara Road, Nagpur. The event aimed to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ and tissue donation, while addressing the legal, medical, and ethical frameworks that shape the practice in India.
The program began with a warm welcome from Dr. Shashi Jambhular, Principal of Renaissance College, who expressed his gratitude to the distinguished guests and the MOHAN Foundation team for their valuable contribution to the cause. One of the keynote speakers, Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar, Vice President of the IMA, provided an insightful presentation on the Transplantation of Human Organs (THO) Act, which serves as the legal framework governing organ donation and transplantation in India. He also discussed various types of organ donation, such as living donation, deceased donation, and brain-dead donation, and debunked common myths and misconceptions that often deter people from considering donation.
Veena Wathore, Project Manager at the MOHAN Foundation, followed with a thorough explanation of the significance of organ and tissue donation. She highlighted the process of pledging to donate and emphasized the importance of deceased organ donation. By detailing the steps—from the donor's death to the successful transplantation—Veena illustrated the profound impact a decision to donate can have on saving lives. She also introduced the MOHAN Foundation's e-learning courses, designed to help individuals become more informed and actively involved in the cause.
Ms. Khushi Nandavanshi, a living donor, shared her deeply personal and inspiring story of donating part of her liver to her father in September 2022, when she was in her twenties. Her selfless act of love and generosity left a lasting impression on the audience, showing that organ donation is not only a medical and legal process, but also a powerful and life-affirming gesture of kindness.
Approximately 45 people pledged for organ donation. The event was effectively coordinated by Mr. Mozes Gour, Program Executive at NCCI, and it encouraged students to take on a sense of responsibility as future advocates for organ donation, spreading awareness within their families and communities.
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