Launch of Central Tissue Bank
Central Tissue Bank in Delhi: India’s first Central Tissue Bank was inaugurated at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) in Delhi. This facility aims to streamline tissue availability and ensure patients receive bone grafts and tissues directly, without relying on external or commercial sources. It represents a major milestone in India’s medical infrastructure.
Static GK fact: The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is the first dental institute in India to be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).
Importance for Healthcare
The Central Tissue Bank will strengthen the transplant ecosystem by making safe, quality-tested tissues accessible to patients. It will also reduce treatment costs, particularly for dental and reconstructive procedures. By standardizing the supply chain, India is moving toward self-reliance in medical resources.
Static GK tip: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), under the Ministry of Health, oversees organ and tissue donation across India.
Role of Delhi Dental Council
Alongside the launch, the Delhi Dental Council (DDC) introduced a cashless V-Office system, making it the first state dental council in India to adopt such a digital model. This platform enables dentists to access services, licensing, and records online, reducing paperwork and delays.
The initiative is aligned with the government’s Digital India Mission, promoting transparency and efficiency in healthcare administration.
Wider Impact
The establishment of the Central Tissue Bank is expected to encourage more tissue donations, enhance medical research, and support advanced treatments in dentistry, orthopedics, and reconstructive surgeries. It also provides a framework that other states may replicate in future.
Static GK fact: The first modern tissue bank in the world was set up in the United States in 1949.
Moving Forward
With Delhi taking the lead, other states may set up similar facilities under public healthcare institutions. Combining tissue banking with digital health platforms like the V-Office signals India’s push toward integrating cutting-edge medical practices with digital governance.
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Central Tissue Bank in Delhi:
| Topic | Detail |
| First Central Tissue Bank in India | Launched at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), Delhi |
| Key Purpose | Provide bone grafts and tissues directly to patients |
| Delhi Dental Council Initiative | Introduced cashless V-Office system |
| Digital India Link | V-Office supports online licensing and record access |
| Supervising Body for Transplants | National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) |
| MAIDS Recognition | First dental institute accredited by NABH |
| Year of US Tissue Bank Establishment | 1949 |
| Expected Impact | Affordable treatment, research boost, more tissue donations |
| Benefit to Patients | Reduced dependence on external sources |
| Delhi’s Unique Position | First state dental council with virtual office system |
