- Role: It’s a government body responsible for overseeing and coordinating organ donation and transplantation activities within the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
- Key Functions:
- Facilitates the process of organ donation and transplantation.
- Coordinates with hospitals, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in the process.
- Raises awareness about organ donation among the public.
- Implements policies and guidelines related to organ transplantation.
Key Achievements:
- Tamil Nadu has a significantly higher deceased organ donation rate compared to the national average, largely attributed to TRANSTAN’s efforts.
- The state has pioneered initiatives like mandatory brain death certification, which has significantly improved organ donation rates.