East Delhi | Vishwas Nagar | Special Correspondent Arun Sharma

The ‘Vardaan’ Film Festival, organised by the Dadhichi Deh Daan Samiti in East Delhi’s Vishwas Nagar, has elevated the sensitive subject of organ and body donation from a social initiative to the centre of global health discourse. The event emerged as a powerful confluence of art, science, medical education and humanitarian values, sending a strong message to both national and international audiences.


At the core of this movement was Alok Kumar, Patron of the Dadhichi Deh Daan Samiti, who stated:
“Body donation is the ultimate service to humanity. When a body is dedicated to medical education and research, it empowers thousands of future doctors and scientists to save lives. It is not merely a donation—it is an investment in the future of science and society.”


The Samiti’s President Mahesh Pant and senior member Sudhir Gupta emphasized that body donation forms the backbone of modern medical science. They underlined its indispensable role in anatomy, advanced surgical training, neuroscience and transplant research.


Why Organ Donation is Critical in the International Health Framework
Speakers highlighted that millions of patients worldwide remain on transplant waiting lists each year.
Heart, liver, kidney, lung and cornea transplants can save and transform lives.
Anatomy laboratories in medical universities depend on donated bodies for real-time learning.
Research-driven medical education relies on cadaver-based studies to develop innovative surgical techniques and therapies.


In this context, Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of Indraprastha University, stressed that achieving global excellence in medical education requires greater societal acceptance of body donation. He described it as fundamental to building a research-oriented healthcare ecosystem.


Prime Minister’s Call for a People’s Movement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, has urged citizens to transform organ donation into a mass movement, observing that “one decision can illuminate many lives.” The festival echoed this vision, reinforcing the need for collective participation.


Participation of Chief Minister and Union Leadership
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared that her family has already pledged for organ donation, calling it a socially transformative decision that sets a powerful example.


Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra termed organ donation a “supreme gift that connects one life to another,” advocating nationwide awareness campaigns.


Distinguished Presence and Cultural Advocacy
The programme witnessed the presence of Advocate Surendra Singh, Councillor Mukesh Reena Maheshwari, youth leader Mukesh Maheshwari, Councillor Chandraprakash, Senior Journalist Saurabh Bhatnagar, film director Karan Samarth, BJP Dilshad Garden Mandal Vice President Deepak Sagar, Mandal President Singh, and Yuva Morcha President Shanky Khurana, among other dignitaries.


Film director Karan Samarth noted that cinema can amplify the message of organ donation on a global platform, transforming awareness into action.


A Convergence of Science, Service and Social Responsibility
The ‘Vardaan’ Film Festival firmly established that organ and body donation are not merely emotional or religious choices but scientific imperatives and humanitarian responsibilities.
They provide a foundational learning resource for medical students.
They enable advanced biomedical research and surgical innovation.
They strengthen international healthcare systems.


Above all, they symbolize the enduring spirit of humanity beyond life itself.
Under the leadership of the Dadhichi Deh Daan Samiti, the campaign has transcended local boundaries and entered the global conversation on ethical healthcare and medical advancement.


‘Vardaan’ has thus become a bridge—linking life, science and humanity beyond the physical realm, and placing East Delhi firmly on the international map of social and medical reform.