Government of Chhattisgarh and GVK EMRI sign Memorandum of Understanding to set up and operate an integrated 108 Emergency Response service in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Chhattisgarh May 17, 2010: Government of Chhattisgarh and GVK EMRI today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to set up and operate the 108 Emergency Response Services in Chhattisgarh. With the establishment of the 108 Emergency Response Service , the State Government intends to improve access to healthcare services, particularly in emergency situations to pregnant women, neonates, mothers of neonates, infants and children and any other health emergencies in the general population. Under a public private partnership agreement with the Government, GVK EMRI will bring in their expertise in setting up and operating an integrated 108 Emergency Response Service that will serve Medical emergencies as well as emergencies related to Crime and Fire accidents.

The MOU was signed between Mr. Vikas Sheel, Secretary, Department of Health, Medical & Family Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh and Mr. Venkat Changavalli, Chief Executive Officer, GVK EMRI, in the presence of Dr. Raman Singh Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Chhattisgarh and Shri Amar Agarwal Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh.

Speaking at the occasion, Venkat Changavalli, CEO GVK EMRI said, “We are extremely proud to partner with the Government of Chhattisgarh, GVK EMRI is committed to ensure that a seamless emergency response service is established in the state of Chhattisgarh, we will bring in technology expertise and service excellence and work towards improving delivery of emergency response services to global standards.”

According to the MOU, GVK EMRI will be recognized as a State Level Nodal Agency to provide emergency response services across the State, in coordination with the public agencies on a 24 hour per day and 365 days a year basis, to all the people in the state. The 108 Emergency Response services will be free of any charges to all the citizens. It would be the responsibility of GVK EMRI to provide emergency response services through well trained personnel, documented processes and technology support.

State Government and GVK EMRI will work towards launching the 108 Emergency Response Service in Raipur tentatively by August, 2010. The state will have a fleet of 172 ambulances that will be launched in a phased manner by March 2011. Of the 172 ambulances, 38 are Advanced Life saving ambulances and 34 are Basic Life saving ambulances.

108 Emergency Response Service is a 24x7 emergency service. Anyone can call the toll free number 1-0-8 for help in case of a medical emergency, crime or fire accidents. A medically well equipped ambulance will reach them in an average of 20- 25 minutes. Pre-hospital care will be rendered in the ambulance through a qualified Emergency Medical Technician, while reaching the emergency victim to the nearest hospital.

About GVK EMRI

GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (GVK EMRI), a non-profit organization, is India’s largest, professional, integrated emergency management, research and training institute. Through a single toll – free emergency number 1-0- 8, any individual, in any emergency situation be it Medical, Police and Fire emergency can call and get help in an average of 20 minutes. The 108 Emergency Response Services is dedicated to help save lives in an emergency.

GVK EMRI has received global recognition and awards for its unwavering commitment and leadership in Emergency Care. Among the several awards bestowed, GVK EMRI has received ‘The Presidential NENA Awards-2007’, ‘Microsoft Citizenship Partner of the Year Award, 2007’, ‘Nasscom – CNBC IT User Award, 2008’ and the HEAL award for ‘Demonstrating Leadership in Emergency Care – 2009’.

GVK EMRI has its footprint across India and its operations span the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Rajasthan, Assam, Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh.

National Fact File

* 2710 ambulances

* 433 million population covered in 10 states

* 18,3196 lives saved so far

* 16,516 employees

* Responded to over 720,0000 emergencies

Contact:

GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute

Dorothy Paul

Phone: 9908130236

E-mail: Dorothy_paul @emri.in

Web: www.emri.in

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