Highest-ever organ donations made in 2025
Why in news
- Karnataka has recorded its highest-ever number of organ donations in a single year, with 198 donations in 2025, surpassing its previous record.
Key Statistics
- Record Achievement: The State recorded 198 organ donations in 2025, surpassing the previous peak of 178 donations in 2023.
- National Standing: Karnataka ranked third in the country for organ donations in 2025, trailing only:
- Tamil Nadu: 267 donations
- Telangana: 205 donations
- Nodal Agency: The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO), Karnataka, serves as the nodal agency facilitating these cadaver organ donations.
Drivers of Success
- Network Expansion: The increase is primarily attributed to the empowerment of more hospitals as Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centres (NTORCs).
- Tier-Two Cities: The expansion includes facilities in tier-two cities, broadening the donation network beyond major metropolitan hubs.
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