Q. With reference to Transplantation of Human Organs, consider the following statements;
1.India has a separate legislation to regulate Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues.
2.Grandchildren are not considered as an organ donor in India..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: The Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA) provides for the regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes and for the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs & tissues.
It contains detailed provisions relating to the authority for removal of human organs, preservation of human organs, regulation of hospitals conducting the removal, storage or transplantation of human organs, registration of hospitals and punishment/penalties for offences relating to aforesaid matters.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Government of India enacted the Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Act, 2011 which allows the swapping of organs and widens the donor pool by including grandparents and grandchildren in the list.
Note: The subject of artificial organs is not regulated under this Act.
Source: PIB
