Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that Individuals, who notify in advance about their 'Body-Donation' intention, will be honoured by state government at national events like Independence Day and Republic Day. Suitable arrangements for funerals will be made in coordination with the Home Department.

Efforts will be made to establish organ donation and transplantation facilities in all medical colleges across the state. He had visited AIIMS to enquire about the well-being of the patient, the first patient in Central India to receive a heart transplant at AIIMS Bhopal.

The patient had been suffering from heart disease for the last two years. The CM shared that a resident of Narmadapuram, was admitted to AIIMS Bhopal on January 22 and underwent a heart transplant on January 23. He is now fully healthy and is expected to be discharged soon.

The CM said that one body donation helps nearly nine doctors to gain practical knowledge of various medical intricacies. Both medical colleges and Ayurvedic institutions require cadavers for educational purposes. He stated considering the vast geographical area of the state, the government plans to develop medical institutes similar to AIIMS.

The state is providing PM Shri Air Ambulance services to offer immediate healthcare to patients. Aeroplanes will be used where airstrips are available. Helicopters will transport patients to medical institutions where they are not.