by Suman Gupta
Thiruvananthapuram, 11th October 2025 – *Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation, and Chairman of GYAN, delivered an inspiring talk on organ donation at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), ISRO, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
In his address, Rotarian Lal Goel emphasised that no major religion stands against organ donation. He provided detailed explanations with compelling examples from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism—India’s principal faiths—demonstrating that these religions not only accept but actively support the noble cause* of organ donation.
Chief Guest Commandant Ashutosh Gaur praised Rotarian Goel’s exceptional ability to present complex medical and ethical concepts in an accessible manner. “He uses simple language, real-life examples, and compelling data to make organ donation understandable to everyone,” said Commandant Gaur. He also expressed admiration for Rotarian Goel’s dedication, noting that despite his age, he addresses two to three audiences daily—a truly remarkable commitment.
Commandant Gaur presented Rotarian Goel with a book and memento, expressing hope that the motivational talk would inspire many attendees to pledge their organs.
The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony conducted by Rotarian Lal Goel, Commandant Ashutosh Gaur, Deputy Commandant Praveen Kumar Singh, and other distinguished guests.
In his closing remarks, Rotarian Lal Goel expressed gratitude to Commandant Gaur and Deputy Commandant Singh for providing the platform to reach and motivate a significant audience. He also thanked the attendees for their attentive participation throughout the session.
