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In a major move to boost emergency medical response, Odisha government announced on Friday that dialing 112 will now provide access to ambulance services, with the Directorate General of Fire Services taking the lead.
This initiative is aimed at providing immediate medical assistance, especially in road mishaps and rural emergencies, where timely help is often lacking.
To support this ambitious initiative, the State government has provided ambulance vehicles to the Directorate General of Fire Services. In addition, 911 newly recruited Agniks (firefighters) have undergone specialised training and will soon be deployed across the...