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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes organ donation Bill; Rs 1 lakh aid proposed for donor families

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the Human Organ Transplantation Amendment Bill-2026, which, among others proposes stringent penalties for illegal organ removal and trade.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said a proposal has been sent to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to increase the financial assistance for families of brain-dead organ donors from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

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