Telangana continues to set national benchmarks in organ donation by recording 205 deceased donors in 2025 and achieving more than 5 donations per million population, giving hope and a second chance to life to hundreds of patients. In the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh, the number of donors was more than 300 during the same period.

96% donation by private hospitals According to data released by Jeevandan Cadaver Transplant Program of Telangana, 205 organ donations were facilitated during the year, of which private hospitals contributed 197 donations or 96. 1%, while government hospitals contributed 8 donations or 3. 9%.

The data shows that the share of non-trauma cases among brain death donors is slightly higher, i. e. , 112 (54.

64%), while trauma-related cases are 93 (45. 36%). In terms of gender, the number of male donors was 160 (78.

04%), while the number of female donors was 45 (21. 96%).

A total of 763 organs were used from these donations in 2025, including 604 major organs and 159 minor organs and tissues. The organs transplanted included 291 kidneys, 186 liver, 95 lungs, 32 hearts, 2 small intestines, 154 corneas and 3 skin grafts, giving a new chance at life to hundreds of patients across the country.

Year-wise number of donations Year-wise number of donations 2022 162 2023 134 2024 188 2025 205 There has been a steady increase in deceased organ donation in Telangana over the last decade. According to the data, annual donations are expected to increase from 41 in 2013 to 205 in 2025, with significant growth seen in recent years, including 188 donations in 2024 and 134 donations in 2023.

JeevanDaan officials said this success is a true testament to the efficient coordination, timely identification of brain death cases, streamlined organ allocation system and close collaboration between hospitals and transplant teams under the JeevanDaan programme. The role of police, NGOs and transplant coordinators has also been described as important in ensuring smooth and ethical donation processes.