❖ In just four months, Tamil Nadu has reached a record high in the number of organ donations this year.

❖ In 130 days (as of May 9, 2024), the number of deceased donor organ donations has crossed 100 in the State.

❖ There were 102 deceased donors so far this year.

❖ There were 178 donors in 2023 and 156 donors in 2022.

❖ A total of 324 major organs and 271 tissues were retrieved from these donors.

❖ Two hand transplants were also performed this year.

❖ 2023 saw 1,000 organs being retrieved from 178 donors.