1Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Katra
2Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration, Government Medical College, Amritsar
3Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration, AIIMS, Raebareli
4Senior Resident, Hospital Administration, AIIMS, Raebareli
5Consultant, Cardiac Anaesthetist, Paras Hospital, Panchkula
6Assistant Professor, Hospital Administration, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Katra
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Yatin Talwar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Katra, E-mail: drtalwaryatin@gmail.com Contact : +919911246989
Online published on 24 September, 2025.
Organ transplantation remains a vital, life-preserving intervention for individuals suffering from end-stage organ failure. In India, however, a considerable disparity persists between the number of organs needed and those available, emphasizing the importance of the swift and efficient transport of retrieved organs. Green corridors—specialized, traffic-free routes created to facilitate rapid organ movement—are instrumental in reducing ischemic times and enhancing transplant success rates. Although major cities have reported successful utilization of green corridors, several obstacles prevent their widespread implementation nationwide. This review examines the logistical, administrative, and infrastructural challenges that impede the establishment of green corridors across India. Notable issues include poor inter-agency coordination, limited public awareness, lack of real-time traffic management systems, financial limitations, and inadequate infrastructure, particularly in rural and peri-urban regions. Furthermore, societal factors such as religious and cultural attitudes, along with inconsistencies in policy enforcement, continue to affect organ donation rates and overall transplantation efficiency. The article underscores the critical role of legal frameworks, particularly the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) 2014, in regulating organ donation and promoting ethical transplantation practices. To address existing challenges, a more structured, collaborative strategy is required. Measures such as the adoption of standardized operational protocols, deployment of GPS-enabled tracking systems, expanded public education initiatives, and strengthened collaboration among healthcare institutions, police, and transport agencies are essential. Enhancing these efforts will ensure the timely, safe transfer of organs, ultimately increasing the number of lives saved through transplantation.
Organ Transplantation, Green Corridor, Organ Transportation, Brain Stem Death
