Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A joint initiative between the central and state governments to operate a Heli ambulance service has faced delays in its implementation due to technical issues related to security and operational processes. The service was scheduled to begin on April 18th, but the glitches have prevented its launch. Once operational, the Heli ambulance service will cater not only to Chardham Yatra but also provide emergency and trauma services to those in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Heli ambulance service from AIIMS Rishikesh is expected to commence operations by the end of this month, as technical glitches related to safety and operations are being resolved at the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and Health level. The state government has agreed to share 50 percent of the responsibility for the Heli-ambulance operation. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has collaborated with Pinnacle Aviation to run the Heli ambulance service from AIIMS Rishikesh, as a pilot project. The service will be jointly operated by the central and state governments, and it was initially planned to begin on the 18th of April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Heli ambulance service, which was planned to start operating earlier, has faced some technical issues related to safety and operational processes. Once operational, these ambulances will provide emergency and trauma services, not just for the Chardham Yatra pilgrimage, but for everyone in need. During the Chardham Yatra<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, devotees may be at risk of sudden heart attacks due to oxygen deprivation in the high Himalayan regions. With the help of Heli ambulances, patients can be quickly transported to AIIMS Rishikesh, where they can receive medical attention in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The helicopter will be single-engine, AIIMS will prepare SOP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the agreement, the contracted company will provide a single-engine helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh, along with medical resources investment. AIIMS Rishikesh will be responsible for managing the operations of the Heli ambulance service. According to the medical protocol, the Heli ambulance service will be available to patients in cases of emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Government ready to operate Heli ambulance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, the Secretary of Health, has announced that the state government is prepared to run the Heli ambulance service. The service is set to be operated from AIIMS Rishikesh, with financial assistance from both the central and state governments. The cost of running the Heli ambulance service will be shared equally between the central and state governments, with the state government receiving 50 percent of the total cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The start of the Heli ambulance service has been delayed due to some technical issues related to security and operational processes, which are currently being addressed at the central level. However, the service is expected to commence by the end of this month, with financial support from both the central and state governments. The AIIMS administration will be responsible for managing the Heli-ambulance service. – Pro.\u00a0Meenu Singh, Director, AIIMS Rishikesh<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nExpansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n