108 Emergency Service

WHY EMERGENCY CARE NEEDS TO BE PRIORITISED

India’s ambulance services aim to provide timely, standardized emergency care under initiatives like the National Ambulance Code (AIS-125) and 108 Emergency Services. With ~22,245 ambulances nationally, challenges remain in fleet size, response times, training, and standardization. Emergency care is a constitutional duty under Article 21, and measures like GPS-enabled dispatch, air/drone ambulances, and state regulatory authorities are being implemented to achieve the Platinum Ten Minutes response standard.