According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the organ donation rate in India has increased from a dismal 0.1 per million population to 0.5 per million population in a span of a few years. Although, organ donation rates in India are minuscule compared to other countries. Yet, organ shortage continues to cost lives.

Dr. Tarang Gianchandani, Group CEO at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, said, “Seventeen people die every day due to the lack of availability of organs in India. Our country faces the lowest rate of organ donation worldwide, with a mere 0.5 per million of the population donating their organs after death. On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, I take this opportunity to pledge my organs. I urge everyone to be part of this noble endeavour. Organ Donation can enable us to help give a new lease of life to innumerable patients.”