Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donor Families on World Organ Donation Day
Bhubaneswar, 13 August (H.S.): Marking World Organ Donation Day, the Odisha government on Wednesday honoured 24 families from across the state who donated the organs of their deceased loved ones, contributing to the gift of life for others. The feli
Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donor Families on World Organ Donation Day


Bhubaneswar, 13 August (H.S.): Marking World Organ Donation Day, the Odisha government on Wednesday honoured 24 families from across the state who donated the organs of their deceased loved ones, contributing to the gift of life for others.

The felicitation was held under the Suraj Award programme, named in memory of Suraj, Odisha’s first organ donor. As a gesture of gratitude, each family was awarded ₹5 lakh in financial assistance by the state government.

Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling presented the awards during a special ceremony held at Lok Seva Bhawan. District Collectors also joined the programme virtually through video conferencing.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Mahaling highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and encourage organ donation. He said the government has launched several initiatives aimed at sensitising the public about the importance and impact of organ donation.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda


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