Special Leave for Central Government Staff: There is good news for central government employees. If you donate organs, you will be given 42 days of extra leave.
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has said that central government employees who donate organs will get these leaves. According to NOTTO chief Dr. Anil Kumar, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has already issued orders. He said that we have recently put the orders on our website for wide dissemination and awareness.
Central employees will get 42 days special leave
Removing an organ from a donor is a major surgery. It requires a lot of hospitalisation and recovery time after discharge. The DoPT order said that the government has decided to grant special casual leave for a maximum period of 42 days to central government employees who decide to donate their organs as a special welfare measure.
Know what are the rules of leave
The DoPT order states that the 42-day leave rule will apply irrespective of the type of surgery for removal of the donor’s organ. The order states that special casual leave will normally be availed in one go from the day of hospitalisation. However, if required, it can be availed a maximum of one week prior to the surgery on the recommendation of a government registered medical practitioner or a doctor.
Know what is NOTTO
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is a central organization in India that streamlines and regulates activities related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The organization comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is operated by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Main functions of NOTTO
Promoting organ donation: Conducting awareness campaigns to encourage donation of organs and tissues.
Regulation and coordination: Streamlining the process of procurement of organs and tissues and their distribution.
National registry: Maintaining a registry for information related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Quality standards: Ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards for organ donation and transplantation.
Practice guidelines: Formulating guidelines and protocols for related medical procedures.
Purpose of NOTTO
To reduce the gap between need and availability for organ transplantation. To spread awareness about the importance of organ donation. To ensure equity and transparency across the country.NOTTO is the backbone of organ transplantation programmes in India and not only helps in efficient distribution of organs but also plays a vital role in saving lives.
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