Meghalaya, April 24:
The Meghalaya Government on Thursday chose to hand over the operation of the 25 new ambulances which were bought through the to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) to the GVK EMRI 108 emergency vehicle services.
"We took this decision since we felt that GVK EMRI 108 ambulance services is the conceivable option. We realize that it has got all the necessary skill as they have been running the ambulance service in the State for so many years," Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong told reporters here yesterday.
Answering to a question, he said that the Government had spent around Rs 4 crore to buy these ambulances.
As indicated by him, the ambulances are the need of the hour since majority of the 108 ambulance services are destroyed or damaged.
"We have left it to the Health and Family Welfare to take a decision on the apportioning of the ambulances to the various district as per their need and requirement," Tynsong said.
In the mean time, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek said that the Government will soon out the new ambulances to specifically the COVID-19 patients.
"We are under process of appointing the drivers. The drivers would also need to experience training before they are put at work. We will also be using the services of the staff of 108 Emergency service in these ambulances," he said.
Prior, Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma had informed that the Government had ordered 25 new ambulances with life support facilities.
"These 25 new ambulances are being funded by the CMRF contribution," Sangma had added.
He said that Rs 5.50 crore has been received in the CMRF and the funds will be invested in Corona Care Centers and other infrastructure requirements.
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