New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday emphasised the importance of organ donors and said that their selfless act has transformed grief into hope and loss into lives for many in society.

Addressing the ceremony of 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, Nadda said, "Each organ donor is a silent hero, someone whose selfless act transforms grief into hope and loss into lives. One person can save up to 8 lives by donating heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and intestines. Additionally, countless more lives can be transformed through tissue donations."

Highlighting the strides made by India in the direction of organ donation, Nadda stated that "since the launch of Aadhar-based NOTTO online pledge website in 2023, more t...