Vice President inaugurates National Organ Transplant Games 2026

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the National Organ Transplant Games 2026 at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. On this occasion, he described organ donation as 'Mahadaan' and paid deep tributes to deceased organ donors and their families, who have given a second chance at life to others through their selfless decision.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice President described these games as a celebration of courage, determination, compassion, and the invaluable gift of life. He congratulated the Renal Care Foundation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for this important initiative. Highlighting India's civilizational values of selfless service, he recalled the sacrifice of Maharishi Dadhichi as a timeless symbol of renunciation for the welfare of all.

The Vice President stated that organ donation is such a 'Mahadaan' through which hope can sustain even in the face of loss. He noted that the organ donation movement in India has received a major boost from the continuous emphasis given by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through his 'Mann Ki Baat' addresses. These games are not merely a sports event, but they celebrate the resilience of transplant recipients and showcase the life-transforming power of modern medical science, he said.

Appreciating the participants for their courage, discipline, and sportsmanship, the Vice President said that their achievements inspire hope among those awaiting transplants. He also praised living organ donors who set an example of the highest values of love and compassion. He emphasized that one deceased organ donor can save eight lives.

To bring greater awareness about organ donation, the Vice President stressed the need to eradicate misconceptions and superstitions. He encouraged people to make informed decisions and share their wishes with their families. He said that the National Organ Transplant Games provide an extraordinary platform to carry this mission forward by bringing together transplant recipients, donors, healthcare professionals, and their families.

During the event, the Vice President released the 'Zindagi Dobara' calendar and felicitated the medal winners of the World Transplant Games 2025 held in Dresden, Germany. This occasion also witnessed a world record attempt, where 570 transplant recipients and donors together performed Tadasana. Following this successful attempt, the organizers were awarded a certificate by the World Book of Records, New Delhi, for the 'largest gathering of transplant recipients and donors performing Tadasana'.

喜び participated in taking the organ donation pledge and observed the kabaddi, table tennis, and badminton matches. Concluding his address, he called upon everyone to make organ donation a powerful expression of shared humanity and to work toward a society where more patients can receive transplants and fewer lives are lost waiting for organs.

The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha Sushri Bansuri Swaraj, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society and Chief Patron of NOTG 2026 Dr. D. S. Rana, Organizing Chairperson of NOTG 2026 Dr. A. K. Bhalla, and Director of NOTTO Dr. Anil Kumar, among other dignitaries.