Tamil NaduThursday, 5 March 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu leads India in deceased organ donation with 57 cases in Jan–Feb 2026
Tamil Nadu recorded 57 deceased organ donations in January–February 2026, continuing its national lead through Transtan.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In January–February 2026, Tamil Nadu recorded 57 deceased organ donations, keeping its position as India’s leading state in deceased organ donation through the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (Transtan).
Key specifics
- The 57 donations were recorded in the first two months of 2026.
- The average works out to nearly one donation per day.
- Transtan manages the state programme for deceased organ donation.
- Tamil Nadu is described as the most successful and consistent state in the country in this field.
- The programme depends on hospital coordination and grief-counselling systems.
Exam lens
Tamil Nadu current affairs question type: state achievement and institutional matching; remember 57 donations, January–February 2026, Transtan, and India’s leading state status.