Central government employees who choose to donate their organs are now entitled to 42 days of leave, according to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Dr. Anil Kumar, the chief of NOTTO, confirmed that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has already issued the official order. The announcement has been made available on the NOTTO website to spread awareness about this new welfare measure.
Organ donation involves major surgery, which requires significant time for recovery, including both hospitalization and post-hospitalization care. Recognizing this, the DoPT has decided to grant a special casual leave of up to 42 days for central government employees who donate their organs. This leave is intended as a “special welfare measure” to support the donor during their recovery process.
The 42-day leave rule applies to all types of organ donation surgeries, regardless of the organ being donated. The leave will typically be taken in one stretch, starting from the day the employee is admitted to the hospital. However, if needed, the leave can begin up to one week before the surgery, provided it is recommended by a government-registered medical practitioner or doctor.
Living donors can donate a kidney, a portion of the pancreas, or part of the liver. In these cases, the body can still function properly with the remaining organs, and the donated parts can regenerate over time. This policy aims to encourage organ donation and provide necessary support for donors during their recovery.
