DW BUREAU / chandigarh State Bank of India handed over 340 organ donation pledges by their employees to PGIMER during SBI's week-long organ donation awareness drive launched to mark the observance of 3rd anniversary of SBI YONO. Prof. A.K. Gupta, Medical Superintendent cum Head, Deptt. of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, received the pledge forms from Anukool Bhatnagar, CGM, SBI at a function organized here at SBI, LHO, Sector17, Chandigarh on Sunday. Surender Rana, GM SBI and other senior functionaries were also present at the function which was marked by the presence of around 100 participants. Addressing as Chief Guest to the audience maintaining proper social distance in view of COVID-19 pandemic, Prof A. K. Gupta complimented SBI for their commendable campaign on Organ Donation and said, "There cannot be a better way to engage with employees on the cause of Organ Donation than to make it a part of the celebrations. This helps in motivating people to come forward and pledge for the cause. The initiative taken by SBI to take forward this campaign is really a major step in this direction and will set an example for others to follow" Prof. Gupta, stated "As a country we have really lagged behind in putting in the confidence that the organs can be donated. (editor@dailyworld.in)