Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025

On 6th November 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in alignment with the Government’s vision to promote equitable access to organ and tissue transplantation services, notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.

Key Highlights

  • Removed Equipment Mandate: The mandatory requirement of Clinical Specular Microscope in corneal transplantation centres has been removed.
    • These microscopes were costly and difficult for small or rural eye centres to procure.
  • Strengthens NOTP: The amendment reinforces the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) and promotes wider participation in eye donation.

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