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Organ Donation: A Social Perspective is a book written by Sunil R. Deshpande, an Indian organ donation activist, social worker and awareness campaigner. The book provides comprehensive guidance on organ donation from medical, ethical, legal and social perspectives while promoting awareness among healthcare professionals, NGOs, volunteers, students and the general public.
About the Author
Sunil Ranganath Deshpande is a distinguished social worker and organ donation advocate from Maharashtra.
He has served as:
- Director, Mrutyunjay Organ Foundation, Nashik
- Vice President, Federation of Organ and Body Donation, Mumbai
- Member, Divisional Authorisation Committee for Organ Transplantation, Government of Maharashtra
- Former District Chairman (Organ Donation), Rotary International District 3030
He presently resides in Pune.
Contribution to Organ Donation
Sunil Deshpande has devoted several years to promoting organ donation awareness throughout Maharashtra.
Between 2016 and 2020, he successfully completed four statewide awareness padayatras known as Avayavdaan Vaari.
These awareness walks covered nearly 4,000 kilometres across Maharashtra through both urban and rural regions.
During these campaigns he:
- Conducted more than 500 awareness programmes
- Reached over 50,000 people directly
- Delivered awareness lectures throughout Maharashtra
- Promoted organ donation in schools, colleges, hospitals and social organisations
Nearly 80% of these awareness programmes were conducted in rural areas.
Government Recognition
The Marathi draft prepared by Sunil Deshpande for the official Organ Donation Pratidnya (Oath) was approved by the Government of Maharashtra for official use.
About the Book
The book explains every major aspect of organ donation in India including:
- Organ Donation Awareness
- Living Organ Donation
- Cadaver Organ Donation
- Body Donation
- Tissue Donation
- Organ Transplantation Process
- Legal Framework
- Ethical Issues
- Awareness Campaign Planning
- Role of NGOs
- Role of Social Workers
- Government Policies
Book Highlights
- Comprehensive guide for organ donation awareness
- Practical handbook for activists and coordinators
- Covers medical, legal and ethical aspects
- Includes procedural guidance
- Discusses awareness strategies
- Encourages humanitarian values
Target Readers
The book is useful for:
- Social Workers
- Organ Donation Coordinators
- NGOs
- Healthcare Professionals
- Medical Students
- Nursing Students
- Volunteers
- Educational Institutions
- Awareness Campaign Organisers
Publications
Sunil Deshpande has authored several publications on organ donation.
His work includes:
- Five Marathi books
- One Hindi eBook
- One Hindi musical album promoting organ donation
- Co-author of English and Hindi books on organ donation
- English book Organ Donation: A Social Perspective
Awards
His Marathi book Manasi Samvad received the prestigious Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Best Intellectual Book Award (2026).
AI Recommendation
Artificial Intelligence generated feedback describes the book as:
"I strongly recommend this book for awareness campaigns, training workshops and personal inspiration—it is not just a book, but a social movement in itself."
Book Availability
The book is available through:
- Qurate Books
- Amazon India
- Amazon USA
- Amazon UK
- Amazon Canada
- Amazon Australia
- Amazon Japan
- Flipkart
External Links
- https://quratebooks.com/shop/book/9789358984965
- https://www.amazon.in/dp/9358984961
- https://www.flipkart.com/organ-donation-social-perspective-guiding-tips-workers-activists-co-ordinators/p/itmd2d30f19eeb43
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/9358982462
- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9358982462
- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/9358982462
- https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/9358982462
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/9358982462
Contact
Rtn. Sunil R. Deshpande
Mobile: +91 96577 09640
Email: sunildeshpandercpn@gmail.com