MOHAN Foundation was invited by Dr. D. T. Powar, Regional Transport Officer, Nagpur   to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for drivers who apply for vehicle registration and driving License on 5 February 2016.

Mr. Bulu Behera delivered a talk on Organ donation. In his talk he explained the following points-

• Importance and need of Organ donation:
• Types of donations –Live and deceased donation
• Difference between Natural death, Coma and Brain Death.
• THO Act and myths related to Organ donation
• Eye donation, skin donation & whole body donation
• Importance of Donor card, Helpline number and website.
• Importance of Organ transplant Act & Role of ZTCC in Nagpur.

It was a very interactive session. Approximately 50 drivers were presented during the talk. 8 drivers took the consent form they will discuss with their family members then sign consent form.

 The Participants asked the following questions:-

How much time taken for organ donation from natural death person?

What are the criteria for bone marrow transplant?