New rules for organ donation Donor get millions of rupees in aid : Satyakumar Yadav
At present, Rs. 10,000. Enhancing to Rs 1 lakh Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav said that the proposal has been sent to the Chief Minister for consideration. The Minister was speaking after tabling the Andhra Pradesh Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. He explained the importance of organ donation, the current situation and the highlights of the bill. The minister said eight organs can be harvested from a brain-dead person and given to the needy.
Around 5,920 people are waiting for organ transplants in the state. Of these, around 100 are waiting for a heart, 3,000 for a kidney and 2,000 for a liver transplant. He said that there are four people for pancreas transplant. From newborns to 90-year-olds, they are waiting for organs. About 40 children under the age of 10 are also on the list.
MLAs should join hands to dispel misconceptions
He said that the government is conducting several awareness programmes to dispel misconceptions about organ donation. We are also roping in celebrities who can influence people, "he said. Recently, an awareness programme on organ donation was organised by badminton player P. V. Sindhu in Visakhapatnam. He also urged the legislators to talk about the importance of organ donation to create more awareness among the people on organ donation.
Job creation review
After the formation of the coalition government, if the family members come forward to donate organs . The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased's family. "" "We are also considering giving jobs in neighbourhood services or contractual basis if the financial background of the donor families is eligible based on other factors," "" "he said" ""
The proposal has been sent to the Chief Minister for approval.
Three to nine organ transplant centres
The minister said that the number of organ transplantation centres in the state has been increased from three to nine. The aim is to expand organ transplantation services in government hospitals as well. The government also aims to develop 12 teaching hospitals in the state as organ transplantation centres in the coming days. Though private hospitals have a major share in organ transplants like kidney and liver, steps are being taken to expand these services in the government sector as well, he said. Last year, 18 heart transplants were performed at the state-run Padmavati Hospital.
More than 100 donors
The Minister said that the number of organ donors is increasing as a result of the measures and awareness programmes being undertaken by the Government. In 2023, 41 donors came forward and 126 organ transplants were done. In 2024, 66 donors came forward and 210 organ transplants were done. In 2025, 93 donors came forward and 300 organ transplants were done. This year, 74 donors have come forward and more than 200 organ transplants have taken place. The government aims to have more than 100 donors and more than 400 organ transplants by the end of the year. He said that more decisions are being taken in this sector under the guidance of Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu.
Father... Chance to win
According to the new rules, the wife, husband, parents, children, brothers and sisters as well as grandfather, grandmother, uncle and aunts will not be considered as close relatives. The details of the donor-recipients will be recorded and the process of conversion will be monitored, he said.
Opportunity for 'swap donation'
'Swap donation 'in situations where the organs are mutually compatible for the donor-recipient in both families
There will be an opportunity. Under certain medical conditions, organ harvesting is possible even after the heart has stopped. Strict restrictions have been imposed on the collection of organs and tissues from minors. A special permit is required for foreigners.
Stringent punishments have been prescribed to curb the illegal purchase, sale and intercourse of organs. Illegal organ removal carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs. Rs 20 lakh. Imprisonment for 5-10 years, Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. The minister said that there are provisions to impose a fine of up to one crore rupees.
Approval of the bill
Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishnam Raju gave his assent to the bill moved by Minister Satyakumar Yadav.
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