Frequently Asked Questions

Transparency, ethics, and care in every step of the transplant journey. Find answers to common questions about our grant-based funding and donor processes.

For Donors

You may:

  • Donate online
  • Sponsor a patient
  • Partner through CSR initiatives
  • Organise a fundraising event

Yes. Donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Yes, where applicable. Donations may also be contributed to a common pool that supports the most urgent cases.

Funds are disbursed directly to hospitals for approved transplant cases.

Anudaan is a financial assistance initiative of MOHAN Foundation (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network) supporting patients who cannot afford life-saving transplants.

For Hospitals

Typically 15 working days after complete documentation is received.

Approved funds are transferred directly to the hospital.

Yes. Hospitals are encouraged to provide concessions or subsidies for financially vulnerable patients. Anudaan support is intended to complement — not replace — institutional responsibility.

  • Medical summary
  • Transplant recommendation
  • Detailed cost estimate (clearly indicating the hospital subsidy offered)
  • Financial background documents
  • Legal clearance documentation (where applicable)
  • Details of funds applied and sanctioned from hospital to help underprivileged patient
  • Link to Crowdfunding link if hospital helped patient to register
  • Any additional documents requested by Anudaan

Hospitals may:

  • Refer eligible patients
  • Ensure complete and timely documentation
  • Explore and facilitate government funding schemes
  • Provide institutional support or subsidies wherever possible

Anudaan works best when hospitals partner in reducing the overall financial burden on the patient.

For Patients

Approved funds are transferred directly to the hospital to ensure transparency and appropriate utilisation.

Typically 15 working days after complete documentation is received.

Submit the following:

  • Anudaan application form (completed by hospital and signed by patient/family)
  • Hospital cost estimate
  • Latest income certificate
  • Identity proof
  • Bank statement of the past six months of the patient and the family members
  • Clear JPEG format photos of both the donor and the recipient
  • Authorization committee letter approving the transplant for living donation or the Government deceased donation waiting registration details
  • Link of Crowdfunding link if applicable
  • Status of funds applied and sanctioned

Important: Complete applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the scheduled transplant date.

All applications are reviewed by a committee.

No. Anudaan provides partial support. Patients are encouraged to combine assistance from:

  • Government schemes
  • Hospital subsidies
  • Other funding sources

For state-wise funding avenues, please refer to: [Link to MOHAN Foundation Funding Compendium]

Partial financial assistance towards:

  • Transplant surgery related hospitalisation expenses

Patients who:

  • Require a life-saving organ transplant –
    • liver, kidney, heart, corneas and other solid organ transplants on a case-to-case basis
  • Have been medically advised a transplant from a recognised transplant centre
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have completed legal clearances for a living donor transplant, or
  • Are registered on the official waiting list for a deceased donor transplant

Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help you understand the process. We typically respond within 24 hours.

Beneficiary Story

Mr. Veerendra

Cornea Transplant10 Oct 2024

On September 27, 2024, MOHAN Foundation's 'Anudaan - Making Transplants Affordable' team received an email from ICARE Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute in Noida, Uttar Pradesh requesting financial aid for Mr. Veerendra, hailing from Chaudera village, Uttar Pradesh. He was diagnosed with Aphakic bullous keratopathy of right eye and corneal scar and required an…