Sai Tirupati University Concludes Organ Donation Awareness Campaign 2026, Holds Lecture on Indian Organ Donation Day
Udaipur, August 7, 2026: Sai Tirupati University organised a valedictory ceremony to mark the successful conclusion of the Organ Donation Awareness Campaign-2026 and held a special awareness lecture on the occasion of Indian Organ Donation Day at the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, Udaipur.
The programme was conducted in accordance with the “Organ Donation Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan” of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), Government of India, and the directions of the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Rajasthan.
Dignitaries Encourage Positive Approach Towards Organ Donation
The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Dr Prashant Nahar as the chief guest. Registrar Dr Devendra Jain and Principal and Controller Dr Suresh Goyal were present as guests of honour.
Addressing the gathering, they said organ donation is one of the highest forms of service to humanity, as it can give a new lease of life to several people even after a person’s death. They urged students, doctors and members of society to develop a positive attitude towards organ donation and spread awareness about the cause.
Experts Deliver Lectures on THOTA and Brain Stem Death
In the first lecture, Dr Pranav Kumar, Professor and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Nodal Officer of the Organ Donation Awareness Campaign, explained the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (THOTA). He elaborated on its legal provisions, ethical aspects and the transparent, scientific process of organ donation while addressing common misconceptions.
The second lecture was delivered by Dr Amit Kumar, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, who spoke on the concept of brain stem death. He explained that proper identification and understanding of brain stem death forms the foundation of deceased organ donation and can help save the lives of many critically ill patients.
Participants Engage in Interactive Session
The programme was attended by Dr Sarita Kanth, Medical Superintendent, Dr Kamlesh Shekhawat, Medical Director, Dr Dilip Kumar Parik, Academic Director, along with principals of constituent colleges, faculty members, resident doctors, interns, undergraduate students, nursing staff and other employees.
During the interactive question-and-answer session, participants discussed various legal, medical and social aspects of organ donation with the experts and received clarifications to their queries.
Campaign Achievements Highlighted During Valedictory Ceremony
During the valedictory ceremony, organisers highlighted the activities conducted throughout July under the Organ Donation Awareness Campaign-2026, including awareness rallies, pledge ceremonies, green illumination, guest lectures and public outreach programmes.
Heads of departments, faculty members, the organising committee, the NSS unit, the Organ Donation Monitoring Unit and students who contributed to the successful implementation of the campaign were honoured with mementoes and appreciation certificates.
At the conclusion of the programme, Dr Shrinidhi, Professor of Physiology, reaffirmed the commitment to continue spreading awareness about organ donation and motivating more people to voluntarily pledge their organs in the future.
The programme concluded with the message: “Organ Donation – The Greatest Gift of Life.”
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