 Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Dec 9: Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (ROTTO), PGIMER, Chandigarh, spearheaded a dynamic and high-impact Organ Donation Awareness Drive at the State-Level Haryana Youth Festival 2025, being held at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula. The three-day festival, organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, witnessed an exceptional turnout, allowing ROTTO-PGIMER to connect with hundreds of young attendees and convey the life-saving importance of organ donation. Haryana's Development & Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar* inaugurated the festival and visited the ROTTO-PGIMER awareness stall. *Shri.Gaurav Gautam, Minister for Sports, Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship,* along with senior departmental officials, also interacted with the team. The dignitaries appreciated the initiative and encouraged youth to embrace organ donation as a noble responsibility. Throughout the festival, the ROTTO stall remained a key attraction, engaging continuous streams of students, youth groups, and young professionals. The team conducted interactive sessions, clarified misconceptions, explained the concept of brain death, and highlighted how one donor can offer a second chance at life to multiple individuals. *A total of 234 young visitors pledged to support organ donation, reflecting the growing acceptance and compassion among Haryana's youth.* Emphasising the transformative role of young people, ***Shri Sanjeev Sharma, Additional Director, Skill Development , ***said:"Youth are the most powerful ambassadors of organ donation. When they step forward with clarity and conviction, conversations shift, misconceptions dissolve, and a culture of giving begins to flourish. One organ donor can save several lives, and when this message resonates with young minds, its impact travels far beyond the event."
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the organisation, *Prof. Vipin Koushal, Nodal Officer, ROTTO-PGIMER,* said:"We sincerely thank the Department of Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Government of Haryana, for providing ROTTO-PGIMER this meaningful platform. Being part of such a vibrant youth gathering significantly amplified our outreach, and the encouragement from the Ministers and organisers greatly strengthened our mission." |
