Nagpur: In a heartwarming act of generosity and compassion, the family of Rakesh Barsagade, a 41-year-old construction labourer, agreed to donate his organs after he was declared brain dead.This is the 122nd deceased organ donation since 2013 through ZTCC Nagpur. Barsagade was at a construction site when he lost his balance and fell from the second floor on November 3, and sustained severe head injuries.He underwent a series of tests and treatments at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) trauma centre. Despite all efforts, the medical team couldnt prevent acute brain haemorrhage on November 4.The medical team at GMCH Trauma Centre comprising Dr Avinash Gawande, Dr Soma Cham, Dr Shrikant Kalbagwar, and Dr Pranali Gurukar declared Barsagade brain dead and initiated the organ donation process. After his family, comprising mother Amrapali and wife Mona, gave consent for organ donation, the ZTCC Nagpur allocated liver to a 64-year-old male at New Era Hospital, while a pair of corneas went to GMC eye bank. The kidneys were found unsuitable for transplantation due to nephrosclerosis.The GMC staff created an honour corridor to pay respects to the donor. They also provided a free ambulance service to transport the body back to his home near Alok Buddhavihar, Juna Bagadganj. This marks the 7th organ donation from the GMCH Trauma unit and the 27th deceased donor of the year in Nagpur. We also published the following articles recentlyGovt mulls policy to honour organ donorsThe state government of Karnataka is considering a policy to recognize organ donors as a way to encourage organ donation. Health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao suggested giving certificates to donors and their families to acknowledge their contribution. The government is also studying the Tamil Nadu-model of giving full state honors to organ donors. The aim is to create more awareness and urge people to pledge their organs.24-year-old Ghatlodia man shot dead on riverfront walkwayA 24-year-old man named Smit Gohil was found shot dead on the riverfront in Ahmedabad. He was shot in the chest and killed. Smit, who worked as a mason with his father, had gone to meet friends the previous evening and had called his family later to say he would be home soon. However, he never returned, and his body was discovered the next morning. The police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.Organizers plant saplings, fill up holes to restore roads after pujaSeveral puja organizers in Kolkata have taken the initiative to fill up holes that were dug for erecting pandals. They have started restoring damages to roads and pavements a day before offices and educational institutes reopen. The organizers are filling up the holes with loose soil and planting saplings. They are aware of their responsibility to restore the roads and pavements and have sought permission from the KMC to make changes to the park fences. The organizers have also started dismantling the pandals and filling up the holes on an emergency basis.

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