The Madhya Pradesh government’s ‘Guard of Honour’ initiative for deceased organ donors has significantly increased organ donation cases in Indore by over 25%. Launched in July 2025, this initiative honors organ donors during their last rites to promote awareness and encourage more families to donate organs. Indore Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade stated that the initiative has effectively raised awareness and enhanced social acceptance of organ donation in the city.
Since implementing the Guard of Honour protocol for organ donors, there has been a notable surge of more than 25% in organ donation cases, according to Khade. He emphasized the importance of organ and body donation in saving the lives of critically ill patients, highlighting the need to address fears, superstitions, and lack of awareness that hinder donation decisions.
Khade urged social media influencers to participate in awareness campaigns to dispel misconceptions surrounding organ and body donation. Indore has emerged as a leading district in Madhya Pradesh for organ and body donation, with the availability of air ambulance services facilitating timely organ transportation for transplant procedures.
Officials shared insights on the organ donation process and successful transplant cases during a meeting, emphasizing the crucial role of counseling donor families in promoting organ donation and aiding families in grief management. Indore’s first ‘Green Corridor’ for organ transportation was established in 2015, with subsequent corridors aiding in swift organ transportation.
Indore has seen a rise in eye donations and organ donation authorizations, with the city currently hosting three eye banks. Noteworthy hand transplant cases linked to Indore were highlighted, showcasing the administration’s plans to expand awareness campaigns in educational institutions and public spaces to further encourage organ and body donation in the region.
