15th Indian Organ Donation Day: India recorded over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024
At the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day on 2 August 2025, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest in a single year, and ranks third in the world.
Summary
The 15th Indian Organ Donation Day was organised by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 2 August 2025 and was addressed by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. The Ministry said India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever in a single year, up from fewer than 5,000 in 2013, and ranks third globally in total organ transplants behind the United States and China. More than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based NOTTO online pledge website was launched in 2023, and India leads the world in hand transplants. NOTTO's annual report and three awareness booklets were released at the event.
Key facts
- Event
- 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, 2 Aug 2025
- Organiser
- NOTTO (under DGHS)
- Venue
- Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Transplants 2024
- Over 18,900 (highest ever; under 5,000 in 2013)
- Global rank
- Third, behind USA and China
- Pledges
- Over 3.30 lakh since Aadhaar-based pledge website (2023)
- Hand transplants
- India leads the world
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Health Ministry at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025), how many organ transplants did India perform in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over 18,900
India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever recorded in a single year.
Consider the following statements made at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025): 1. India ranks second globally in the total number of organ transplants. 2. More than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based NOTTO online pledge website was launched in 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: India ranks third globally, behind the United States and China. Statement 2 is correct: more than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based pledge website was launched in 2023.
Which body organised the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day in New Delhi on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), under the Directorate General of Health Services.