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Army Chief and Wife Pledge Organ Donation, Inspiring Armed Forces Community

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Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and his wife, Sunita, have pledged to donate their organs at the Army Hospital, marking a significant boost to the Armed Forces Organ Retrieval & Transplantation Authority (AORTA). This gesture aims to encourage awareness and inspire the Armed Forces community to lead the nation in organ donation. The initiative is led by Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin, who has transformed AORTA into a national leader in organ retrieval and transplant efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian Army has achieved a record 26,000 personnel pledging organ donations in a single campaign.
  • General Upendra Dwivedi described organ donation as a service to humanity and an extension of the Armed Forces' spirit of sacrifice and courage.
  • The Army Chief urged service personnel and their families to come forward and set an example for society.
  • AORTA, led by DGAFMS Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin, has become a national leader in organ retrieval and transplant efforts.
  • The Army Medical Corps' commitment to compassionate patient care was reinforced through the presentation of Champions Recommendation Cards to frontline staff engaged in organ transplant care.
  • The event paid tribute to donor families who extended the gift of life through organ donation and felicitated them for their compassion and courage.
  • This move aims to spread awareness and motivate Armed Forces personnel about the importance of organ donation.

Statistics:

  • 26,000: The number of Indian Army personnel who have pledged organ donations in a single campaign.
  • 1: The number of record broken by the Indian Army in organ donation campaigns.
  • 3: The number of frontline staff engaged in organ transplant care who received Chief's Recommendation Cards.
  • 2025: The copyright year cited in the source material, indicating the publication date or time frame of the event.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Our correspondent Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi & wife Sunita pledge organ donation at Army Hospital, boosting AORTA and inspiring Armed Forces community" ( Omega Printers & Publishers Pvt Ltd, 2025)
  • No additional sources mentioned.

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