India, May 17 -- The state government will introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for private ambulance services in Odisha.

A decision in this regard was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee in the capital city here today.

health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswathy S. and National Health Mission (NHM) Mission Director Brundha D among other senior officials of the two departments were present at the meeting.

Recognising the vital role private ambulances play in bridging critical healthcare gaps-especially in remote and underserved regions-the meeting emphasized the need for greater transparency, operational consistency and citizen accessibility.

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