BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON ORGAN DONATION IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Thiruvananthapuram, 12th October 2025– Leading experts in organ donation convened at the Taj Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram, to discuss strategies for advancing organ donation initiatives in India.
The brainstorming session brought together Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation, and Chairman of GYAN, along with Prof Dr S. Vasudevan, Ex-Chairman of the National Indian Medical Association (IMA) Standing Committee for Organ Donation and Former Professor and Head of the Department of Urology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram.
The discussion focused on the current state of Organ Donation in India, identifying key challenges and shortcomings in the system. Both leaders explored the pivotal role that Rotary Clubs can play in raising awareness, mobilising communities, and improving Organ Donation rates across the country.
The meeting marks a significant step toward collaborative efforts to address India’s critical organ shortage and save lives through increased donor registration and public education.