In a landmark achievement, the State of Punjab has been recognised as an 'Emerging State in Organ Donation and Transplantation,' with the prestigious award during the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) held in New Delhi.
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), organised the prestigious award ceremony, which was graced by the Union Health & Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda.
The award was proudly received by Director of Medical Education & Research (DRME) Punjab Dr Avnish Kumar, along with steering committee member Dr Akash Deep Aggarwal and Nodal Officer of State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) Punjab Dr Gagneen Kaur Sandhu.
Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Dr Balbir Singh extended his heartiest congratulations to the department and SOTTO team for this notable achievement. The recognition highlights Punjab's outstanding work in promoting awareness, developing infrastructure and reaching significant milestones in deceased organ donations.
Dr Balbir Singh reiterated the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to further advancing these efforts, with a continued focus on promoting awareness, enhancing infrastructure and fostering a culture of organ donation that would benefit countless lives across Punjab.