Eight DRDO-developed 'Rakshit' bike ambulances launched at Ranchi Sadar Hospital
Eight DRDO-technology 'Rakshit' bike ambulances were launched in Ranchi to reach narrow lanes and remote areas where regular ambulances struggle.
Eight bike ambulances named "Rakshit" were launched on Saturday, 10 October, for emergency healthcare in Ranchi, Jharkhand, according to ETV Bharat. Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence and the local MP, inaugurated them at Ranchi Sadar Hospital and test-drove one himself. The report describes them as part of the "Namo Jeevan Rakshak" bike ambulance initiative.
Seven of the vehicles will be based at Sadar Hospital and one at Seva Sadan. They use indigenous technology developed and patented by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Features
- Multi-parameter patient monitor tracking SpO2, heart rate, temperature and ECG
- Oxygen supply
- First-aid kit
- Air splint to stabilise injured limbs
- IV fluid facility, to be used as per medical instructions
The bikes use a "patient-on-bike" arrangement and are meant for narrow lanes, crowded areas, hilly routes and remote regions that conventional ambulances find hard to reach. The report says the service will be open to the public once the remaining technical procedures are completed, and gives no date.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
Two-wheeler units are being added to the emergency fleet in Ranchi alongside conventional vehicles, which may change how short-distance and congested-area calls are handled.
Read the full report at the source: ETV Bharat
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