Organ donation high order of nobility: Mahaling
Paying homage to the souls of the organ donors and their family members, the minister said, 'Because of your noble acts, Odisha has been honoured at the national level as an emerging State in organ donation. Your donations have not only saved the lives of others but also have brought honours to our motherland Odisha.'
Welcoming the immediate family members of the organ donors, Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S said words fail to describe the humanitarian acts and courage of the organ donors and their family members. One organ donor could save the lives of eight people in critical stages of their lives. Even one organ donor through tissue donation could provide relief to around 50 people, she said.
Awasthy expressed her gratitude to the families of the donors on behalf of the people of Odisha. To mark the occasion, Mahaling, on behalf of the government of Odisha, conferred the Suraj Award on 24 organ donors, which were posthumously received by their immediate family members. The award was associated with a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh to each family.
The immediate family members of the organ donors were also honoured by the respective collectors of their districts after the token distribution of the awards by the minister here.
The State government instituted the Suraj Award in 2020 for the organ donors after Suraj Behera from Ganjam district sustained critical injuries in a road accident and was declared brain dead by doctors, following which his relatives decided to donate his organs. Their decision helped save the lives of six people.
Commemorating their inspiring humanitarian act, the Suraj Award is being presented to organ donors and organisations promoting organ donation in Odisha every year on August 13 on the occasion of World Organ Donation Day since 2020.
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