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.
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.
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.
Ministry of Health Mandates Strict Timelines for Live Organ Donation Approvals
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories, mandating strict adherence to new, expedited timelines. The Ministry acknowledged that existing delays often lead to the unfortunate demise of recipients.
NOTTO Urges Immediate Compliance on Mandatory Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued a stern reminder to all registered hospitals to submit a monthly proforma on Brain Stem Death cases to the respective State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (SOTTOs) for onward transmission to NOTTO by the 7th of each subsequent month. They are also mandated to display the “Required Request Display Boards” in designated areas like ICUs and emergency wards to facilitate compliance with BSD certification and reporting.
NOTTO Issues Urgent Reminder for Mandatory Transplant Data Reporting and Registration
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued an urgent reminder to all registered transplant hospitals regarding the mandatory reporting of organ transplantation data and registration on the National Transplant Registry. NOTTO has expressed serious concern over the persistent failure of many registered transplant hospitals to submit daily and monthly data on transplantation activities and to register transplantations on the National Transplant Registry.
Central Government Employees to Receive Extended Leave for Organ Donation
Central Government employees can now avail up to 42 days of Special Casual Leave for organ donation, regardless of the type of organ donated. The leave should ideally be taken in one continuous stretch, starting from the day of hospital admission. However, it can begin up to one week prior to the surgery if recommended by a government-registered medical practitioner.
NOTTO Warns Against Misusing Organ Donation for Misleading Social Media Content
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a notice urging the public to refrain from using the cause of organ and cornea donation for creating misleading or satirical content on social media. NOTTO stressed that organ and cornea donation is a selfless and life-transforming act. Using this sensitive subject for mockery or sarcasm can undermine the courageous decision of donors and their families.
NOTTO Publishes Awareness Leaflet On Organ And Tissue Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), a government body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has published a leaflet to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation in India. It clarifies the difference between living and deceased organ donation, as well as the types of organs and tissues that can be donated.