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- India performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, a significant increase over previous years.
- Delhi-NCR led the nation in transplant procedures, while Tamil Nadu topped deceased organ donations.
- India now ranks third globally in total transplants, behind the United States and China.
- Despite the record, deceased donor transplants still fall short of the demand for organs, and government initiatives aim to strengthen donation and transplant services.
What to watch next
- Whether government initiatives succeed in increasing deceased organ donation to meet demand.
- Whether Delhi-NCR and Tamil Nadu retain their leading positions in transplants and deceased donations.
- Whether India's global ranking improves beyond third place.
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