Cornea transplant rules eased
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What happened
- The Health Ministry notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 6 November 2025 under the THOTA, 1994 [PIB].
- The mandatory requirement of clinical specular equipment in corneal transplant centres has been removed, to help smaller eye centres [PIB].
Background
- The amendment strengthens the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) [PIB].
Why it matters
- Removing an equipment rule widens access, but outcome monitoring must stay strong.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-10): the Health Ministry notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 6 November 2025 under the THOTA, 1994.
- Removing an equipment rule widens access, but outcome monitoring must stay strong.
Quotable data pointThe Health Ministry notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on 6 November 2025 under the THOTA, 1994.
PIB: MoHFW: Corneal transplantation rules simplified, 10 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: THOTA 1994.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Organ transplant law in India
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
What requirement was removed?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Rules notified on
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoHFW: Corneal transplantation rules simplified, 10 Nov 2025
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