In Telangana’s Hanumakonda district, a small village named Mucherla is showing a big heart when it comes to organ donation. While many places don’t have enough people donating organs, Mucherla stands out because all 500 residents have promised to donate their eyes after they pass away. This movement started years ago when Mandala Ravinder, an engineer from the village, decided to donate his mother’s eyes after she died. He believes that organs should not go to waste, and has also donated his father’s organs. He encourages others to join in, hoping to help people who need it.
Ravinder has become the go-to person in Mucherla for organ donation. Whenever there’s a death in the village, families reach out to him. He then contacts local doctors to ensure the donation goes smoothly. This has made the village feel more connected and united in a mission to help others, even after they are gone.
What began as a few eye donations has now grown into a larger movement, inspiring people from nearby villages to pledge their eyes to the LV Prasad Eye Institute. Health experts regularly visit Mucherla to educate locals about organ donation.
Mucherla has also put a solid system in place to handle these donations. They keep detailed records and have good communication with hospitals nearby to act quickly when donations are needed. Local resident B Sujatha, who proudly donated her mother’s eyes, said she feels proud to help decrease vision problems in society. “We donated my mother’s eyes, and I take great pride in our role in helping others,” she said.
Mucherla’s efforts have been recognized, and they received the ‘Excellence in Eye Donation’ award from the Governor for their amazing work and raising awareness about organ donation.
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