Bhubaneswar: With the joint initiation of Hindalco Industries Ltd and Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation, an Ambulance service for patient transportation was launched today in the remote habitations of Similipal forest.
The Ambulance service will cater to the tribal population of three panchayats of Jashipur block, namely, Gudugudia, Barehipani and Astakuanr.
Hon’ble Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Er Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia flagged off the Ambulances at a function held at Barehipani. Senior officials of Similipal Tiger Reserve, RCCF Baripada, STCF, local district administration and the Health department along with Mr Himanshu Sahoo, AVP Corp Affairs of Aditya Birla Group were present on the occasion.
As part of its CSR programme, Hindalco has donated two Ambulances fitted with necessary medical equipment for the transportation of patients to the nearest Health centres from the remotely located villages and hamlets of the three panchayats. The operation and management of the Ambulance service will be done by Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation.
