New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Trauma care has been revolutionized with specialized training programs focused on battlefield injury management, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday.

He virtually addressed the 8th World Congress of Laparoscopic Surgeons organised in Gurugram.

Trauma care has been revolutionized with specialized training programs focused on battlefield injury management. By incorporating laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques, military medical teams are now better prepared to handle trauma cases with precision and efficiency, ultimately saving lives in high-risk combat zones, he added.

"One of the most impactful initiatives in this regard is the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme or ECHS, which provides cash...