Arunachal Pradesh Governor BD Mishra pledges to donate his organs

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ITANAGAR: Taking the lead in pledging for the noble cause of organ donation, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra on Saturday pledged to donate his body parts for needy people.

Signing the undertaking with the Guwahati-based Zublee Foundation, the Governor urged upon the people to come forward for organ donations or tissue transplantations.

Mishra said that organ donations and tissue transplantations would save many lives even after one's demise. He said that there is an urgent need for awareness and motivation to encourage the people towards the benevolent endeavour for their help in most adverse physical and survival vulnerabilities.

The Governor had also spoken to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the issue of adopting the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA), 2011 Regulation, amended in 2014, for facilitating deceased organ donations and transplantation as an alternative option for the people of the State.

He also facilitated the meeting of the representatives of Zublee Foundation with the Chief Minister.

Khandu has assured the Governor for the necessary provision for the organ donation act in the ongoing Assembly Session.

Encouraged by the humane gesture of the Governor, a number of the Raj Bhavan officers and staff also pledged for organ donation.

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