JAMMU, Nov 4: The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) J&K organised a community-level awareness programme on organ and tissue donation at Upper and Lower Sarore Panchayats, with the objective of taking the message of organ donation to the grassroots level and encouraging active community participation.
The programme was led by Dr. Poonam Mahajan, Joint Director, SOTTO J&K, along with Anshu Sharma, Consultant (IEC/Media) SOTTO J&K and Narinder Vaid, Transplant Coordinator, GMC Jammu. The team engaged with community members and highlighted the importance of organ and tissue donation, emphasizing its life-saving potential and the need to strengthen awareness at the grassroots level.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from people belonging to different age groups, reflecting the importance of engaging every section of society in this noble cause. Participants were sensitized about the significance of organ and tissue donation, the need to spread awareness, and the role of individuals and families in promoting a culture of donation.
Vinod Kumar Charak, Sarpanch, upper Sarore, and Anshu Sharma, Principal, Vivekanand High School, Upper Sarore, were also present during the programme. Their participation highlighted the important role of local leadership and educational institutions in taking health awareness initiatives to the grassroots level and encouraging wider community engagement.
As part of the programme, a dedicated awareness session was also conducted for the students of Vivekanand High School, Upper Sarore. The students were sensitized about the importance of organ and tissue donation, its life-saving potential, and the role young people can play in spreading awareness within their families and communities. The interactive session encouraged students to develop a sense of social responsibility and become ambassadors of the noble cause of organ donation.
The programme also provided an opportunity for interaction with residents and students addressing their queries and helping dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding organ donation.
Through such grassroots-level initiatives, SOTTO J&K continues its efforts to build an informed and aware society where organ donation is recognized as a noble act of humanity and a means of giving the gift of life.