GVK EMRI launches 102 national ambulance service in UP

HYDERABAD: City-based infra major GVK on Saturday said its non-profit arm, GVK EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute),), had launched the 102 National Ambulance Service in Uttar Pradesh.
According to the company, GVK EMRI currently operates 988 ambulances under 108 emergency response service in Uttar Pradesh and it has also bagged the project of operating 2,000 more ambulances under 102 scheme, which is meant for the transportation of pregnant women and neonates to the hospital and also back to home after delivery.
“GVK has always endeavoured to contribute towards nation’s growth by building world class infrastructure projects and is equally sensitive about social upliftment of less privileged. It was a big challenge to start this service within a short span of 15 days; however, I am glad that the team has made it possible,” GVK founder chairman and managing director GVK Reddy said during the launch of the service.
Commending GVK EMRI's endeavours, UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said in a statement that 108 service had proved to be a boon for the people of state.
GVK EMRI operates in the public private partnership (PPP) mode and delivers emergency care services, especially in areas where medical services are not available easily.
The service currently operates across 16 states and two union territories catering to over 700 million people across the country.