A gift that lives on
One decision today can give someone years of life — or the gift of sight. Here's everything you need to know, in plain language.
We link to official registries — Daan helps you understand and decide.
can save up to 8 lives and restore sight to 2 people.
wait for an organ transplant every year.
is India's donation rate — among the world's lowest. We can change that.
What is organ donation?
Donating organs like kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and pancreas after death (or a kidney/liver lobe while living) to people whose organs have failed. A single donor can save up to eight lives.
What is eye donation?
Donating your corneas after death to restore sight for people with corneal blindness. It can be done by almost anyone, regardless of age or eyesight, within hours of passing.
Four simple steps
Pledging is easy. The most important part is telling the people you love.
Understand
Organ donation means giving your organs (kidneys, liver, heart, etc.) after death to save another life. Eye donation restores sight through corneal transplant.
Decide & tell your family
Pledging is a promise. The most important step is telling your family — they will be asked to honour your wish.
Register a pledge
Register through India's official NOTTO portal or a partner hospital. You'll receive a donor card.
After death, family informs
Your family or hospital contacts the nearest transplant coordinator quickly — time matters for donation.
What should the family do after death?
Common concerns
Does my religion allow it?+
Most major faiths consider organ donation an act of compassion and charity. When in doubt, speak with your community leader.
Is there any cost to my family?+
No. The donor's family bears no cost for organ recovery.
Can I donate while alive?+
Yes — living donations (e.g. one kidney, part of the liver) to family are possible, with medical and legal checks.
Will it affect funeral arrangements?+
No. Donation is done with dignity and does not disfigure the body or delay last rites.