With reference to the state government's organ donation and transplant policy, consider the following statements: 1. An insurance scheme makes liver transplant procedures costing ₹22 lakh accessible. 2. The government intends to perform live liver transplants in private hospitals only. 3. The state government plans to provide 42 days of leave to employees who donate organs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

State government to likely provide 42 days leave for organ donors

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims· 11 November 2026

Healthcare accessibility and social justice: a GS2 case study on organ donation policy.

Why in news

Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced that the State government will likely provide 42 days of leave to employees who donate organs to facilitate recovery.

Background

The State government plans to offer 42 days of leave for organ donors. The government also intends to perform live liver transplants in government hospitals and has an insurance scheme making these ₹22 lakh procedures accessible.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe cost of the liver transplant procedure under the insurance scheme is ₹22 lakh.
FactThe proposed leave period for organ donors is 42 days.
PostK.G. Arunraj is the Health Minister of the State.
PostA. Aravind is the Director of Medical Education.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the state government's organ donation and transplant policy, consider the following statements:

An insurance scheme makes liver transplant procedures costing ₹22 lakh accessible.
The government intends to perform live liver transplants in private hospitals only.
The state government plans to provide 42 days of leave to employees who donate organs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The government intends to perform live liver transplants in government hospitals.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of institutionalizing organ donation policies and insurance schemes in improving healthcare accessibility for critical surgeries in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Financial barrier: High cost of liver transplants (₹22 lakh) limiting access for low-income groups
Administrative support: Need for structured leave policies to encourage public participation in organ donation
Transparency concerns: Requirement for transparent protocols in live liver transplants at government facilities

Keywords: Organ Donation · Healthcare Accessibility · Public Policy · Insurance Schemes · Liver Transplant

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