Campaign Promotes Organ Donation Awareness During Ganeshotsav
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai has unveiled a 15.59-metre fibreglass sculpture of human organs at Lalbaug as part of its ‘Organs of Hope’ organ donation awareness campaign.
Supported by Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, the initiative aims to take the conversation around organ donation beyond hospitals and into the community during Ganeshotsav.
The sculpture has earned the Guinness World Records™ title for the “Largest Fibreglass Sculpture of Organs”, marking a significant milestone for the hospital and giving greater visibility to the message of organ donation.
The campaign brings together ZTCC, MOHAN Foundation, Narmada Kidney Foundation, Verma Trust, Lunawa Helping Hands, ISCCM – Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Mumbai City Branch, and students and faculty from several Mumbai colleges.
Bridging the Awareness Gap
India continues to face a gap between the demand for organs and their availability. According to NOTTO, India recorded 20,019 organ transplants in 2025, while 89,839 people were on the national waitlist for major organs as of March 3, 2026.
As per the press release, the campaign seeks to address this awareness gap by helping people understand organ donation, dispel common myths and discuss their wishes with their families.
Bringing the Message to the Community
Mr. Sudhir Salvi, Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, said:
“We are happy to support Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai in taking the important message of organ donation to the community. We hope that this initiative inspires more people to speak to their families about organ donation.”
Dr. Bipin Chevale, CEO, Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, said:
“With ‘Organs of Hope’, we wanted to take the conversation around organ donation beyond the hospital and into the community. The Guinness World Records™ title is a proud milestone, but the larger purpose is to spread awareness and inspire more people to consider the Gift of Life.”
From Awareness to Action
Through volunteer-led interactions, student activities and public engagement at Lalbaug, the campaign encourages people to learn about organ donation, have informed conversations with their families and consider making an organ donation pledge.
The ‘Organ of Hope’ therefore stands not only as a record-setting sculpture but also as a public symbol of compassion, hope and the potential impact of informed organ donation.