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The Odisha government has plans to launch a new call centre dedicated to the transportation of deceased persons, similar to the existing '108 ambulance service'. A toll-free number will be provided for this service, designed to operate seamlessly across the State.

This was discussed in a meeting presided over by the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Secretary on Wednesday. Initial discussions about the service were held during the meeting.

The ambitious initiative aims to provide assistance in relocating deceased individuals from government hospitals to grieving families' residences or their chosen cremation grounds.

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