Archive · 27 May 2025
101-Year-Old Man's Body Donated for Medical Research in Mumbai
A 101-year-old man from Mumbai has become a body donor for medical research after his passing.
His son, a retired army officer, facilitated the donation to Nair Hospital.
The family had previously signed up for body donation, inspired by a lecture.
Body donation helps medical education and research.
Donations are sporadic, with Mumbai hospitals averaging 10-15 per month.
A 101-year-old man from Thane, Mumbai, became a body donor for medical research.
The donation took place at BMC-run Nair Hospital.
The man's son, a retired army officer, facilitated the donation.
The family had signed up for body donation over a decade ago.
Body donation supports medical education and research.
- Who
- P S Venkateswaran, a 101-year-old man, and his son V Venkataraman.
- What
- The donation of a body for medical research.
- When
- The donation occurred on Monday after the man passed away.
- Where
- Mumbai, at BMC-run Nair Hospital.
- Why
- To contribute to advancements in healthcare through medical education and research.
- Deceased's Age
- 101 years old
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Hospital
- Nair Hospital
- Purpose of Donation
- Medical research
- Average Donations in Mumbai
- 10-15 per month
- Son's Profession
- Retired army officer