on 5th day of ROTTO’s week-long Campaign on Organ Donation.
It was ‘art from the heart’. Using colours and crayons, even pulses and
seeds to give expression to their thoughts on the theme ‘Organ Donation’,
the students of National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE)
PGIMER showcased their best creativity in their paintings, posters and
rangoli with their expressive, vivid and sensitive portrayal in an
infotainment event here at NINE PGIMER today.
Organised with an intent to engage with young students through art to
orient them about the altruistic cause of ‘Organ Donation,’ the
infotainment event was a part of the week long campaign launched to
mark the observance of 11th Indian Organ Donation Day.
The event was graced by Prof. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER as the
Chief Guest and other dignitaries present on the occasion included Prof.
Vipin Koushal, Addl.Med. Superintendent & Nodal Officer, ROTTO,
Dr. Karobi Dass, Principal NINE and other senior faculty members
from NINE. In all around 50 students participated in the event wherein
more than half of them participated virtually observing the safety norms
in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
Complimenting the initiative, Prof. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER
stated, “It is a social responsibility and we all must join hands and
synergize to make the National Programme on Organ Donation a success.
It is really thoughtful of NINE for having taken this initiative. They have
not only highlighted the need to talk about the cause among the students
but also set an example for other institutions to follow.” The Director also
lauded the role of students of NINE in the fight against COVID-19 here in
PGIMER.
Expressing his sentiments, Prof. Vipin Koushal, Addl.Med.
Superintendent & Nodal Officer, ROTTO said, “Encouraging
participation from the students to inculcate awareness for Organ Donation
is a welcome step as students can act as ‘change agents.”
Evincing a keen interest and proactive demeanour, Dr. Karobi Dass,
Principal NINE stated, “This is an altruistic cause and we must orient the
students about this national endeavour.” She proposed to make this
campaign a part of other student engagement activities as well.
The event concluded with the certificate distribution ceremony and
felicitation of the dignitaries present on the occasion. 
