Nursing college students pledge to donate organs

Students of Gautam Nursing College here took a solemn pledge to donate their organs during an organ donation awareness camp organised at the college on Monday. The camp was held in collaboration with the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) to promote the life-saving cause of organ donation.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Anil Verma, Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital, highlighted the role of SOTTO in streamlining cadaver organ harvesting and transplantation through a secure and effective online system.

Dr Verma informed the students that individuals can choose to donate single or multiple organs such as the kidney, liver, heart, heart valves, lungs, pancreas and eyes and even pledge for whole body donation. “Organ donation is one of the noblest acts of humanity. A single donor can save multiple lives and gift someone a healthy future,” he said.

Naresh Kumar, the state convener of SOTTO, elaborated on the organisation’s objectives and the importance of raising awareness about organ donation across educational institutions and communities.

Jagdish Gautam, chairman of Gautam Group of Colleges, expressed his support for SOTTO’s initiatives and assured that the college would continue to organise similar welfare programmes. “Such awareness drives are vital in shaping compassionate healthcare professionals of tomorrow,” he added.

The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 200 students, along with the faculty and staff of the college. Neeta Thakur, Principal of Gautam Nursing College, coordinated the programme and encouraged the students to act as ambassadors for organ donation in society.