Getting timely treatment in case of a medical emergency makes the difference between life and death for any person. In such sensitive times'108 E.M.T.S. Ambulance service has proved to be a boon for the common people. It's not just a car, Rather, in times of crisis, there is a ray of hope that is there 24 hours a day and throughout the year. 365 She remains ready to serve the countrymen every day. This important service was started by the Government of India. It is a completely call center based integrated system, Which any common citizen can call in case of any emergency from his mobile or landline on a completely toll-free number. 108 Can call by dialing. Accident, sudden illness, Or in critical situations like labor pain, this service gets activated immediately.
Historic improvement in response time
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has made major changes in the infrastructure and operating rules of this service to make it more efficient and effective with time. Initially, ambulances were deployed in urban areas. 20 minutes and in rural areas 30 The target (provision) was given to reach the patient within minutes. july 2019 In order to make the service more responsive, under the new contract this period has been drastically reduced for both urban and rural areas. 15 Minutes were made. Due to administrative promptness and better technology, the month of January2025 The actual response time of this ambulance service has reduced to just 07.30 minutes left, Which is much better and commendable than the prescribed standard. Now this ambulance is called in case of emergency anywhere in the state., So 07.30 After reaching the concerned place within minutes, they take the patient to the hospital and provide medical care to the concerned patient.
Expansion in Fleet and Efficiency
To meet this ambitious target of reaching the patient in the shortest possible time, the medical and health departments have made an unprecedented increase in resources and increased the number of ambulances across the state. 1488 increased from 2200 has been done and daily trips 4 increased from 5 Has been done This medical service has been made accessible to every citizen.
Smiles on crores of faces: Seva statistics
The success of this ambulance service and its usefulness can be judged by the number of people benefited by it. From its inception to June 2026 In its journey till now this service has covered almost 4.32 It has helped in saving the lives of crore (four crore thirty two lakh) patients by providing them timely medical aid. 108 E.M.T.S. Ambulance service has not only strengthened the health services infrastructure, Rather, it has instilled confidence among the poor and rural people that the government and the system stand with them during the emergency. merely 7.30 This service, working with a response time of minutes, is an alert feature of modern India., A living example of a sensitive and dynamic health system.
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–Akhilesh Mani Tripathi