📚 Extracted Documents

This document, issued by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), calls for applications to fill a Non-Medical Consultant position on a contractual basis. It outlines the qualifications, remuneration, roles, and responsibilities, and provides instructions on the application process. The engagement is linked to supporting the National Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act and the National Organ Transplant Programme.

This is an informative booklet issued by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) aimed at raising awareness about organ donation. It covers the process, types, and importance of organ donation, outlining criteria such as BMI for healthy living, and detailed guidance on preventing organ failure. It also discusses brain stem death and the legal aspects of organ and tissue donation in India.

This is an office memorandum issued by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), dated 11th November 2025. It announces revised national guidelines for COVID-19 testing in the context of organ donation and transplantation. The document outlines the decision not to mandate uniform COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic donors and recipients, except in cases of lung transplants, which require mandatory testing.

This document is a notification issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, detailing an amendment to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014. It specifies a change in terminology for corneal transplantation centers, substituting 'Specular' with 'Specular (optional)'. The amendments shall take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.

The article discusses the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization's plan to meet with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to explore ways to make organ transplant insurance more affordable, addressing the issue of limited coverage for donors. The context highlights that only about 18,900 organ transplants occur annually in India due to high costs and strict regulations. The piece underscores the rising demand for transplants and the need for better insurance solutions.

The document is an official communication from Dr. Anil Kumar of the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It emphasizes the importance of promoting tissue and bone donation to meet the national demand and improve patient lives. The letter urges states and hospitals to strengthen systems for counseling, retrieval, and storage of tissues and to report on actions taken to support these initiatives.

This is a directive issued by Dr. Anil Kumar, Director of the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), under the Government of India. The document emphasizes the urgent need to train first responders, such as police personnel and ambulance drivers, in organ donation protocols following road traffic accidents. It lays out an action plan for enhancing organ donor identification and referral processes to improve the rate of deceased organ donations across India.

This document is a directory listing of Regional and State-level Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (ROTTOs/SOTTOs) across India, part of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization framework. It contains details such as the state's name, the institution known as ROTTO/SOTTO, head of department, and contact information of relevant officers. The list includes various states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, providing essential contact details for transplant activities.

This document is an official advisory issued by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India. It details a ten-point advisory targeted at states and union territories to enhance organ donation and transplantation systems, honoring donors, addressing gender disparity, and training for early identification of potential donors. The advisory was released on the occasion of the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day.

This document from the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization is a booklet aimed at raising awareness about organ donation and transplantation. It covers topics such as the benefits of organ donation, BMI information, causes of organ failure, and distinctions between brain stem and circulatory death. The document underscores the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and provides guidance on organ donation procedures and types of donors.

This document is a communique from the Government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, issued by Secretary Sudhansh Pant. It addresses the critical shortage of organs available for transplant in India and emphasizes the importance of organ donation. The document solicits support from various government departments and the public to promote organ donation through the NOTTO web portal.