Organ donation
One donor can save several lives. In India, organ donation and transplants are governed by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. In Tamil Nadu, deceased donation is coordinated by the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN).
Pledging to donate
Anyone can pledge to donate their organs after death on the website of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Tell your family about your decision: doctors always ask the family for consent at the time.
Living donation
A living person can donate a kidney or part of the liver, usually to a close relative. Every living donation is checked and approved by a hospital authorisation committee. Buying or selling organs is a crime in India.
For transplant patients from abroad
Bring your donor
A living donor must be a relative, and the relationship has to be proven with documents.
Embassy and committee approval
Your embassy certifies the relationship, and the hospital’s authorisation committee reviews every case.
Plan with a coordinator
We help you choose a transplant hospital and prepare the paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
No. Organs from deceased donors are allocated through the state waiting list, and a living donor must come with you. We never arrange paid donors.
Most major religions support organ donation. Talk to your family and faith leader if you are unsure.
Planning a transplant?
A coordinator can explain the documents you need and the hospitals that perform transplants.