India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In a significant milestone for the country's organ donation movement, India has recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, reflecting the growing awareness, compassion and collective commitment of citizens towards the life-saving cause of organ and tissue donation.

The achievement underscores the increasing public recognition of organ donation as a profound act of humanity that offers hope and a second chance at life to patients awaiting transplantation. It also marks a noteworthy advancement in the Government of India's sustained efforts to promote voluntary organ and tissue donation and foster a culture of informed participation and social responsibility.

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