Telangana has continued to set the national benchmark in organ donation by recording 205 deceased donors in 2025 and achieving more than 5 donations per million population, offering hope and a second chance at life to hundreds of patients. The neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh had a higher donor count at 300 in the same period.
96% donations by private hospitals
According to data released by Telangana’s Jeevandan Cadavar Transplantation Programme, 205 organ donations were facilitated during the year, with private hospitals accounting for 197 donations or 96.1%, while government hospitals contributed 8 donations or 3.9%.
The data shows that non-trauma cases accounted for a slightly higher share of brain death donors at 112 (54.64%), while trauma-related cases stood at 93 (45.36%). In terms of gender, male donors formed the majority at 160 (78.04%), with female donors numbering 45 (21.96%)..
Telangana passes Organ Transplantation Bill 2025 to align with central law
