Kataria flags off elderly care ambulances, felicitates donor families, Nikshay Mitras

In his address, UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria described organ donation as one of the most difficult yet noblest acts of humanity.

By: Express News Service

Chandigarh | September 17, 2025 09:46 PM IST

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The UT Administrator paid heartfelt tribute to the five families who donated the organs of their loved ones, calling their sacrifice a “beacon of inspiration for generations”. (screenshot)

UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria Wednesday presided over a function by the Health Department at Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16. The occasion marked three important initiatives, the launch of Elderly Care Ambulance Services, the felicitation of organ donor families, and the appreciation of Nikshay Mitras, who are supporting TB patients.

In his address, Kataria described organ donation as one of the most difficult yet noblest acts of humanity. “Donating vital organs such as the liver, kidney, and heart is a deeply challenging task for families. But in doing so, they give others the gift of life. Organ donation is not merely a medical act; it is a sacred service to humanity,” he said. He also acknowledged that organ donation remains a challenging mission in India due to emotional and cultural barriers, and urged society to transform it into a people’s movement.

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The UT Administrator paid heartfelt tribute to the five families who donated the organs of their loved ones, calling their sacrifice a “beacon of inspiration for generations”. He also recalled the extraordinary example of a family from Amritsar, who donated the organs of their 39-day-old infant daughter, an act of courage.

On this occasion, he also felicitated Nikshay Mitras, individuals and groups who support TB patients. The Administrator himself has adopted 50 TB patients as Nikshay Mitras, out of which five were specially felicitated for their efforts. He praised their commitment to ensuring that TB patients recover not only with treatment but also with dignity.

Kataria flagged off the newly launched elderly care ambulance services, a special initiative to provide doorstep medical support to senior citizens above 80 years of age, especially those who are bedridden or unable to reach hospitals. He said this service reflects the administration’s resolve to deliver inclusive and compassionate healthcare.

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