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Jaipur, August 19, 2024 – Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called organ donation “a spiritual activity and the highest moral exemplification of human nature,” urging citizens to consciously embrace this noble cause. Addressing a gathering at an event organized by Jain Social Groups (JSG) Central Sansthan, Jaipur, and Dadhichi Deh Dan Samiti, Delhi, the Vice President honored the families of body donors for their selfless contributions.
During his speech, VP Dhankhar emphasized that organ donation transcends mere physical generosity, reflecting the deepest virtues of compassion and selflessness. He highlighted the importance of overcoming mental barriers that hinder people from donating organs, stressing that such an act should be viewed as a spiritual and moral obligation.
“There is some obstruction somewhere, as the dying person wants to donate the organs, but the family gets distracted,” VP Dhankhar remarked, urging families to overcome these mental blocks. “It’s time to overcome this mental block because #OrganDonation is a spiritual activity,” he added.
India currently faces one of the lowest organ donation rates worldwide, with only 0.1% of the population donating their organs after death. This figure stands in stark contrast to Western countries, where 70-80% of the population participates in deceased organ donation. The Vice President attributed this disparity to a lack of education and awareness, religious practices, and logistical challenges that continue to impede organ donation in India.
VP Dhankhar also underscored the potential of the human body to contribute to societal welfare even after death, urging citizens to turn organ donation into a mission aligned with the noble tradition of serving humanity. “Organ donation is a simple and accessible solution: the more it increases, the more our people will be able to do it!” he said.
In his address, the Vice President called on the medical fraternity to rise and achieve greater expertise in the field of organ transplantation. He also expressed concern over the growing “virus of commercialization” in organ donation, warning against the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for monetary gain.
“We cannot allow organ donation to become an exploitation field for the vulnerable for the commercial gain of wily elements,” VP Dhankhar asserted, emphasizing that organ donation should be motivated by a sense of societal duty rather than financial profit.
The event in Jaipur served as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to promote organ donation in India, with VP Dhankhar’s call to action resonating with the audience. By framing organ donation as a spiritual and moral duty, the Vice President hopes to inspire more citizens to contribute to this life-saving cause, ultimately transforming lives and benefiting society as a whole.
