GS4 · UPSC Mains
In India, there exists a huge gap between demand for organ transplants and available donors, both living and cadaver. Besides a lack of awareness on organ donation, the rise of non-communicable and lifestyle diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes have led to increased instances of organ failure, in turn putting even more pressure on the demand for vital organs. According to reports, an estimated four lakh people die in India every year waiting for an organ transplant. Other than the legal and administrative issues, there are various ethical issues related to organ donation and transplantation in India. Provide an account of these ethical issues in detail. Also, discuss how the gap between demand and supply of organs in India can be closed.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Kumar Sihag | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Manan Bhat | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Bhuvi Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.50 |
| Asad Zuberi | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Ankita Puwar | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Naman Goyal | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Utsav Anand | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Asad Zuberi | — | Vision | p.54 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.55 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.55 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.117 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.449 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | Vision | p.54 |