<h4>Introduction to NOTTO Annual Report</h4><p>The <strong>National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)</strong> recently released its <strong>Annual Report for the year 2023-24</strong>. This significant release took place on <strong>Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD)</strong>, observed on <strong>August 3, 2024</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>NOTTO's Role:</strong> NOTTO is a national apex organization under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It functions as the central authority for all activities related to organ and tissue donation and transplantation in the country.</p></div><h4>Key Milestones in Organ Donation</h4><p>According to the <strong>NOTTO Annual Report</strong>, India achieved a remarkable feat in <strong>2023</strong>. For the first time ever, the country successfully surpassed the count of <strong>1,000 deceased organ donors</strong> within a single calendar year.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>This achievement signifies a substantial improvement in India's organ donation landscape. It breaks the previous record that was established in the year <strong>2022</strong>, indicating a positive trend in public awareness and medical infrastructure for organ donation.</p></div><div class='exam-tip-box'><p><strong>UPSC Insight:</strong> Understanding the role of bodies like <strong>NOTTO</strong> and the progress in national health initiatives is crucial for <strong>GS Paper II (Social Justice, Health)</strong>. Data points like '1,000 deceased donors' can be used to substantiate arguments on healthcare advancements.</p></div>