Haryana

• 03 Jan 2025

10-minute Ambulance Service in Gurugram

Why in News? 

Blinkit is launching a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram and plans to expand it to other Indian cities within the next two years. 

 Key Points 

• Medical Equipment and Staff: 
  • Each ambulance is equipped with essential medical tools, including oxygen cylinders, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), stretchers, monitors, suction machines, emergency medicines, and injections. 
    • The service does not provide neonatal or ventilator care. 
  • The ambulance team consists of a paramedic, an assistant, and a trained driver. 
• Service Launch and Accessibility: 
  • Initially, five ambulances will operate in Gurugram. 
  • Users can book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance through the Blinkit app. 
• Affordability and Vision: 
  • Blinkit aims to offer the service at an affordable fee of Rs 2,000. 
  • The initiative focuses on solving a critical problem rather than profit-making.