STRATEGIC BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON ORGAN DONATION ADVANCEMENT AT ROTTO PGIMER CHANDIGARH
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Chandigah, 5th August 2025, Rotarian Lal Goel Founder & Charter President of Rotary Club of Organ Donation International and Chairman of Organ Donation India Foundation & GYAN had a Brainstorming Session with Prof Dr Vipin Koushal, Nodal Officer, ROTTO and Medical Superintendent PGIMER & Rtn Dr Ruchit Uppal, Medical Director of Rotary Club of Chandigarh, Ms Saryu Madra, Media in charge ROTTO, Rtn Roopa Arora, Liver Donor and Mr P K Ratan, Liver recipient at PGIMER Chandigarh, bringing together key stakeholders from the medical and humanitarian sectors.
Rotarian Lal Goel outlined the critical role of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International in advancing organ donation awareness nationwide. He emphasised the urgent need for Mobile Organ Retrieval Centres to effectively serve 85% of India’s population, particularly in underserved regions.
Prof Dr Vipin Kaushal commended Rotarian Lal Goel’s unwavering dedication to this life-saving cause and pledged comprehensive support from both ROTTO (Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) and SOTTO (State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) to establish additional Organ Retrieval and Transplant centres throughout North India.
Rtn Dr Ruchit Uppal proposed a strategic collaboration between the Rotary Club of Chandigarh and the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International to jointly advance organ donation initiatives within the Chandigarh region.
The session concluded with Rotarian Lal Goel expressing gratitude to all participants, with special recognition to Rtn Roopa Arora and Mr P K Ratan for their exceptional coordination in organising multiple events within a compressed timeframe.
The collaborative discussions are expected to significantly enhance organ donation awareness and infrastructure, ultimately contributing to saving more lives across the region.