NOTTO Publishes Hindi Booklet on Organ Donation Awareness
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has launched an awareness campaign titled “Angdaan Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan” (Organ Donation—Life-Saving Campaign). The campaign is distributing an informative booklet in Hindi focused on the process and significance of organ donation as a life-saving procedure.
NOTTO Revises COVID-19 Testing Guidelines for Organ Transplants
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued revised national guidelines for COVID-19 testing requirements for both organ donation and transplantation, effective immediately from November 11, 2025. These guidelines, issued with the approval of the competent authority, are based on recommendations from NOTTO’s Apex technical committee.
Deferment of Specular Microscopy Requirement for Corneal Transplant Centres
The Central Government, through a notification dated November 6, 2025, has introduced the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The amendment makes a minor but notable change to Form 15 of the 2014 Rules, under the section dedicated to Corneal Transplantation Centres. In the second column of Form 15, against entry ‘C’, the word “Specular” has been replaced with the words and brackets “Specular (optional).”
Organ Transplant Insurance: NOTTO to Meet IRDAI to Address Donor Coverage Gaps
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), an agency operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is scheduled to meet with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to address the significant shortage of comprehensive and affordable organ transplant insurance coverage in India. The initiative aims to improve access to life-saving surgeries as the demand for organ transplants continues to rise.
NOTTO Urges States to Train First Responders for Organ Donation from RTA Victims
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has appealed to all State and UT Appropriate Authorities to immediately establish comprehensive training programs for first responders to significantly boost the rate of deceased organ donation, particularly from Road Traffic Accident (RTA) victims.
NOTTO Directs Hospitals to Boost Tissue and Bone Donation Amidst Critical Shortage
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued an urgent directive to all Regional and State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisations (ROTTOs/SOTTOs) and State Appropriate Authorities, calling for immediate action to establish robust systems for promoting tissue and bone donation.
India Launches Multi-Faceted Campaign to Boost Organ Donation
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is spearheading a multi-pronged strategy that not only focuses on raising public awareness about organ donation but also on preventing organ damage through proactive health measures. This effort combines a robust awareness booklet, guidance on traditional Indian health systems, and a compilation of best practices from states to foster a culture of organ donation and organ health.
NOTTO Issues 10-Point Advisory to States to Augment Organ Donation and Transplantation in India
On the occasion of the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued a comprehensive 10-point advisory to all States and Union Territories with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The advisory outlines a strategic roadmap aimed at significantly augmenting organ donation and transplantation activities across the country. This advisory was issued on August 2, 2025.
Government of India Pushes for Nationwide Implementation of Swap Donor Transplantation
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) is actively promoting and streamlining the process of swap donor transplantation across the country. This initiative aims to significantly increase the availability of organs for patients who have biologically incompatible near-relative donors.