10-Minute Modern Ambulance Plan
The Government of India has proposed an ambitious “10-Minute Modern Ambulance Plan” to significantly reduce fatalities caused by road accidents. Announced by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the initiative seeks to ensure that specialised ambulances reach accident victims within ten minutes, thereby maximising the life-saving potential of the golden hour—the critical first 60 minutes following traumatic injury.
India continues to face a grave road safety challenge. Nearly 5 lakh road accidents occur annually, resulting in around 1.8 lakh deaths, with a disproportionate imp
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