August 14th 2024.
Bhubaneswar: The state of Odisha recently recognized and honored the selfless and heroic acts of ten individuals who made the invaluable contribution of becoming organ donors after their passing. The Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mukesh Mahaling, presented the esteemed Suraj Awards to the family members of these ten donors on Tuesday, which also happens to be World Organ Donation Day.
Each family was awarded a sum of Rs 5 lakh as a token of appreciation and gratitude for their loved one's act of kindness. During the ceremony, Mahaling expressed his hope that this recognition would inspire more citizens to come forward and pledge to donate their organs, ultimately saving lives.
He also acknowledged the immense impact of this act of humanity, stating that it is truly a great deed. The Suraj Awards were first established in 2020 by the state government to honor and remember organ donors after a young man named Suraj Behera from Ganjam district tragically passed away in a road accident. His family, in the midst of their grief, made the selfless decision to donate his organs, which ended up saving the lives of six people.
The last rites of the donors were performed with full state honors as a mark of respect and gratitude for their noble and selfless contribution. Officials shared that this gesture was a way to recognize and honor the families of these donors, who chose to put the needs of others above their own grief. It is a reminder of the power of humanity and the positive impact one person can have on the lives of many.
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