Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Aug 8: The number of organ donations is steadily increasing in Karnataka, placing the state second in India for organ donation.
In 2023, Karnataka was recognized as the second-best state in the country by the Union government, with 178 people having donated organs. Ballary district has the highest number of donors.
Various programs are being held across the state to raise awareness about organ donation. Karnataka also ranked third in taking oaths at the Ayushman Bhava Health Convention.
To further encourage organ donation, the Karnataka government has issued an order to honour the family members of those who have donated organs. This year, those who donated organs between January 26 and August 14 will be honoured during the Independence Day celebration on August 15.