Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- The Odisha government on Tuesday inaugurated 250 new ambulances as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency medical services across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi flagged off the vehicles at a programme held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The addition marks the second phase of the state's plan to expand its emergency ambulance network, aimed at improving response time and access to timely medical care, particularly in critical situations.

The state government had earlier announced a decision to add a total of 428 new ambulances to its emergency medical transportation system. As part of the first phase, 150 ambulances were inaugurated on December 23, 2025. With Monday's launch of 250 addi...