] Kumawat couple recently made a significant commitment by pledging to donate their bodies
GMCH Udaipur, a couple recently made a significant commitment by pledging to donate their bodies and completing the necessary paperwork.
The couple consists of Shri Shankar Lal Kumawat, a retired 74-year-old and his wife, Mrs Usha Kumawat, a 67-year-old retired Headmistress. Both visited Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital to declare their intention to donate their bodies formally and were subsequently presented with donor cards in recognition of their noble decision.
To raise awareness about body donation, an event was organized at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital. The program's esteemed guests included Dr. D.C. Kumawat, the Dean of GMCH, Prateem Tamboli, CEO of GMCH, Dr. Manjinder Kaur, Additional Principal of Geetanjali Medical College, along with Dr. Devendra Sarin, Dr. G.L. Dad, Dr. Lipa Mohanty, Dr. Sanjeev Chowdhary, Dr. Girish Verma, Dr. Y.N. Verma, and students pursuing MBBS. The event was successfully coordinated by Dr. Prakash KG, Dr. Monali Sonwane, Dr. Charu, Dr. Hina Sharma, and other faculty members from the Department of Anatomy.
The Kumawat couple expressed their belief that it is fitting for their bodies to serve humanity even after their demise, considering the crucial role that doctors play in society. Recognizing the significance of studying human bodies for medical education, the couple consulted their family and made the compassionate decision to donate their bodies.
Dr. D.C. Kumawat, the Dean of GMCH, congratulated the Kumawat couple on their noble decision to donate their bodies and emphasized the importance of raising awareness about body donation in society.
In gratitude for their selfless act, GMCH CEO Pratim Tamboli extended his heartfelt appreciation to the esteemed couple and their family for their body donation.
Now, let's address some common questions about body donation and why it is essential.
Why is body donation necessary?
Donating one's body after death is an extraordinary and invaluable gift that contributes to the advancement of science. Donated bodies are utilized to educate future doctors and nurses, train surgeons, and facilitate scientific research.
Who is eligible to donate their body?
Any Indian citizen over the age of 18, who can provide legally valid consent, can register as a whole-body donor at the Anatomy Department of GMCH Udaipur. Even if an individual has not registered, their family guardian, who possesses legal authority over the deceased's body, can still donate the body.
Where can one seek more information?
For further information, please contact the Anatomy Department of Geetanjali Medical College.