Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Karnataka Achieves Record 198 Organ Donations in 2025
Karnataka had a big year in 2025 with 198 organ donations, which is the most ever for the state.
This helped Karnataka rank third in the country for organ donations.
Tamil Nadu was first with 267 donations, and Telangana was second with 205.
The previous record for Karnataka was 178 donations in 2023.
Other states like Maharashtra and Gujarat also had good numbers, with 153 and 152 donations respectively.
This is great news because it means more people can get the organs they need to live healthier lives.
Karnataka recorded 198 organ donations in 2025, the highest ever for the state.
This surpasses the previous record of 178 donations in 2023.
Karnataka ranked third nationally in organ donations for 2025.
Tamil Nadu led with 267 donations, followed by Telangana with 205.
Maharashtra and Gujarat reported 153 and 152 donations respectively.
- Who
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat
- What
- Organ donations
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve transplant rates and save lives
- Year
- 2025
- Total Donations
- 198
- National Rank
- 3rd
- Top State
- Tamil Nadu (267)
- Second State
- Telangana (205)
- Previous Record Year
- 2023 (178)