The Prime minister of India in his recent engagement drew attention towards a crisis in the area of organ donation. Only 5,000 successful organ transplants take place in India, whereas over 100000 patients need them. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) thinks that law regarding organ transplant may boost organ donation efforts. The Prime Minister of India during his recent engagement with nation has voiced a valid concern felt amongst the doctors and healthcare professionals.

The PM showed the dire situation in organ transplant in the country. The PM in his address stated that awareness, legal leverage and social incentives must be coupled together to increase the organ donation in India. The top personnel from Indian Medical Association (IMA), has concurred with the facts PM provided. IMA General Secretary in his recent interview with leading newspaper stated that figures PM provided…