India Records 5 Lakh Organ Donation Pledges

India crossed the milestone of more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, according to the Union Health Ministry.

The Union Health Ministry announced that India recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges. The milestone reflects growing public awareness of organ and tissue donation. Organ donation is an important public health issue linked with transplantation systems, ethical awareness and health governance. The development also highlights the role of citizen participation in strengthening healthcare outcomes. It is relevant for exams covering health policy and social sector initiatives.