Bengal Organ Donation Society

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Regd. No. : IV – 1903000656/2022

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About Us

Bengal Organ Donation Society (BODS) is an umbrella organization dedicated to promoting organ donation, particularly cadaver organ donation, across Eastern India. Established in 2015, the society has been working relentlessly to spread awareness and encourage individuals and families to support the life saving cause of organ donation.

Through continuous efforts of our dedicated doctors, volunteers, and supporting staff, West Bengal has managed to secure a prominent place on the organ donation map of India.

Our vision is to create a society where organ donation is widely understood, accepted, and practiced, ensuring that valuable life is not lost due to the lack of a healthy organ.

Bengal Organ Donation Society envisions a future where every individual recognizes organ donation as an act of humanity that transcends religion, caste, and social boundaries, giving hope and life to lakhs of people waiting for organ transplant.

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Our Activities

Bengal Organ Donation Society has played a significant role in strengthening the organ donation movement particularly in Eastern India.

Organizing numerous awareness seminars and workshops in cities & villages.
Conducting grief counselling programs and transplant coordinator training courses for hospital staff.
Engaging general public through walkathons, cyclothons, and public campaigns.
Collaborating with medical institutions, social organizations, and religious groups to create wide range of awareness in the societies.
BODS regularly felicitates donor families, doctors, transplant coordinators, and volunteers who contribute to this noble cause. These individuals are the true heroes who transform tragedy into hope and life for others.
Producing short films and animation films on Organ Donation, which has been awarded& screened at National and International film festivals
Building partnerships, including being an NGO partner with The Times of India for the Eastern Region& Leading NGOs working for the cause of Organ Donation.

Through sustained efforts of Bengal Organ Donation Society, West Bengal has gained a strong presence on India's organ donation map. We have also been able to create an impact on National & International level

Our Recent Activities

At Rotary Sadan Kolkata - 13 August 2026

At Fortis Hospital Kolkata - On Transplant Co-ordination Trainning Program in association with Fortis hospital and Organ India On 12 June 2026

At Narayana Hospital Kolkata - CME ON GRIEF COUNSELLING & SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP

Rotary sadan 13th june 2025 Bods in association with Rotary International

Notable Moments For Us

BODS has been honoured to receive the support and presence of several distinguished personalities at its promotional programs

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Shri Pranab Mukherjee

Former President of India

His Excellency graced one of our seminar in Kolkata and give felicitations to the heros of organ donation movements

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Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar

Former Governor of West Bengal

We were extremely honoured to be Felicitated at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, acknowledging our contribution for the cause of organ donation movement by his Excellency

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Mrs Usha Uthup

Padma Shree, Noted Singer

Has been graciously present in our events very regularly.

We were honoured by Manavjyot Charitable trust with Parmarth Seva Award in 2026.
We were also honoured and felicitated with Rotary Asadharon Samman 2025 by Rotary Club of Calcutta for excellence in organ donation movement.
In addition The Bengal Organ Donation Society has been felicitated by various agencies on regular basis in recognition of the work carried out by our team from grassroot level of West Bengal to National / International level by virtue of spreading the cause of organ donation through social media, short films and animation films.
The Bengal Organ Donation Society produced a short film named “UMANG” based on organ donation story of a 12 year old boy. This film was acknowledged, screened and awarded in various National and International film festivals including Vardan Film festival 2026, Tagore International Film festivals 2026 and 16th Dadasaheb Falke International film festivals 2026 etc. etc.
We are also NGO Partner for Times of India in Eastern Region & we have been conducting Organ donation events with various NGOs Such as mohan foundations , Organ India, Shine India Etc. Etc.

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Getting Involved

How You Can Help

✓ Pledging to donate your organs.

✓ Spreading awareness among family and friends.

✓ Participating in BODS awareness programs & programs on other NGOs working for similar cause.

✓ Volunteering for campaigns and events.

✓ Encouraging discussions within your community.

Together, we wish to build a society where organ donation is a norm for all citizen and who will consider, who will believe that organ donation is the biggest virtue and destroying healthy organs is the gratest crime to the humanity.

Remember

Every pledge matters. Every conversation counts. Join thousands of heroes across Bengal who have already decided to give the gift of life.

If you wish, you may also donate money for this noble cause which will be used for benifit for this humatarian cause

We accept CSR fund also and issue Form 80G certificates

Our Executive Committee

Our Patrons

Our Belief

The decision to become an organ donor is one of the most selfless acts a human being can make. It is quite literally the gift of life—a legacy that continues even after we are gone.

What is organ donation?

Organ donation is a noble act which gives us an opportunity to save many lives after our death. The donated organs are transplanted into patients who are suffering from end stage organ failure. As many patients suffer from end stage disease of various organs, the organ donation is the only ray of hope for them.
What is organ transplantation?

Human organ transplantation is the achievement of the modern medical science where through surgical procedure the healthy organ from a living or dead person is transplanted on an individual suffering from end stage organ failure. This is established surgical treatment available for the needy patients.
Which organs can be donated?

The vital organs like heart, liver, two kidneys, pancreas, intestine, Lungs etc. can be donated if we die a brain death. However cornea [eyes], skin, bones, cartilage, heart valves and other tissues can be donated after cardiac death.

The living person can donate limited organs like kidneys [as we have two kidneys] or part of the liver and only to his/her or close relative. The other vital organs can be retrieved only from brain dead individual.
What is brain death?

Any individual whose brain stem, an important part of a central nervous system is irreparably damaged is declared brain dead. Brain stem dead individual can not regain his consciousness and breathing as brain stem has the centre for both. The heart can continue to function due to ventilator and other support for a max. time of 36 to 72 hrs. As the blood supply to organs can be maintained during this period the organs can be retrieved after obtaining consent from the close relative. This death can be diagnosed only in Intensive Care Unit.
How is brain death declared?

Brain death is declared by the brain death committee which involves team of four doctors recognized by the Govt. and who are not involved in performing the transplant surgery. They are Neurosurgeon / Neuro physician, referring doctor, any other specialist and Medical Director. The team has to perform the brain stem death tests twice at the gap of 6 hrs. This death is declared in the hospitals recognized for transplantation. Brain death is accepted worldwide and the brain death certificate is issued to the relatives.
Is their any chance of survival of a brain dead individual?

No. Brain dead individual is declared dead and cannot come back. There is no question of survival of the individual as the set of tests done by the experts leaves no possible doubts of the diagnosis of brain death.

Brain death has nothing to do with mercy killing; the organs are taken only after the person is declared brain dead. There is a difference between comatose patients and brain dead individuals. The comatose patients are not dead whereas brain death is the stage beyond coma and individual is declared dead. Organs are never taken at the cost of donor's life.
Does the donor have to die only in hospital?

Yes. As Brain death can occur only in ICU, one who becomes organ donor dies in ICU of the hospital. No vital organs can be retrieved if the death occurs at home. However, eyes can be retrieved up to 6 hrs. after the heart stops beating hence this could be done even if the individual dies at home.
Is it legal?

Yes. In India, The Human Organ Transplantation Act was passed inn 1994 which mainly covers 3 areas.
Is the donor's body given back to the relatives?

Yes. The body is given back to the relatives to perform the last rites after the retrieval of organs. The organs are retrieved only for therapeutic purposes. This is different than body donation where the whole body is given to the anatomy dept. of the Medical College for the research purpose.
Are the organs given to only rich?

No. As per the priority criteria like age, blood group, waiting period, Clinical status of the recipients the organs are given to the most needy and suitable recipient. In Maharashtra the Govt. has given guidelines to give the priority score to all the waiting recipients to distribute the organs. Money, race, religion are not the criteria for distribution
Will the donor family know to whom the organs are given?

No. The name and address of the recipient is not given to the donor family and vice versa.
Is their any disfigurement after organ donation?

No. The organs are removed carefully by taking the donor to the operation theatre and there is no disfigurement. There is cut on the body which is sutured just like any other surgery performed on the living person.
Does our religion support organ donation?

Yes. All the religions in India consider it as the noble act.
Is any compensation or payment made to the donor family?

NO. It is pure donation and hence it becomes the noble act. However, the family is not charged for the investigations after the consent for organ donation is given.
How can one become an organ donor?

Simply by click on the button below

Facilitiy of Organ Transplant in Various States

Organ Transplant Centres by State / UT

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By choosing to be a donor, you ensure that your final act on this earth is one of profound kindness and courage.
Register today and be the hero someone is waiting for.

Administration Office

Address: 22, Kenderdine Ln, opp. Indian Airlines, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012 (Near Central Metro Station)

📞 +91 98319 54129 | +91 98362 98674 | +91 98310 81491

Registered Office

Address: Usha Apartment, 17/1/A S C Road Parnasree Kolkata 700060