In a move that redefines roadside rescue, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has inked a lifesaving pact with HLL Lifecare Limited, the healthcare giants, to turbocharge their Incident Management System (IMS) and throw a lifeline to accident victims on the country’s expressways. The handshake that sealed the deal was witnessed by the big wheels of both organizations, including NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav and HLL’s associate VP & Business Head, Kuruvilla P.C., amid a crowd of senior officials eager to rubberstamp this trailblazing initiative.
Under this groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the NHAI’s current IMS will get a high-octane boost with ambulances, Route Patrol Vans & Cranes, and real-time tracking, all geared up to cut down response times and whisk accident victims to the nearest medical facilities in a jiffy. This turbocharged system aims to provide golden hour assistance and dramatically improve health outcomes, all while making sure the National Highway Toll-Free Helpline (1033) becomes more responsive than ever.
HLL Lifecare is set to sprinkle its healthcare magic across the highways, offering comprehensive geo-tagging and mapping of health facilities and trauma centers. They’re plotting a course for emergency medical response that links health facilities with ambulances and are drafting blueprints for trauma centers that promise to be nothing short of lifesavers on the asphalt.
These state-of-the-art ambulance services, equipped with the latest in ‘Basic Life Support’ and bolstered by technology for slick communication and tracking, will be the new knights of the highways. The agreement also outlines an ambitious plan to educate toll plaza staff on the arts of life-saving, stress management, and soft skills, turning them into guardians of the roadways. In addition, the truckers and highway roamers can look forward to health screenings at laybys, with eye tests, TB, HIV/AIDS, and oral cancer checks on the menu.
With a five-year term, this partnership between two of the government’s heavy hitters marks a significant shift towards enhancing the IMS and ensuring that those in need receive timely aid. This strategic alliance is all set to be a game-changer in providing prompt medical assistance and saving lives on the National Highways, proving that when it comes to saving lives, NHAI and HLL Lifecare are truly on the same lane.
