West Bengal orders doctor and ambulance at large construction sites
West Bengal's labour department has directed that sites with 200 or more workers keep a doctor and an ambulance on the premises, with surprise checks.
Large construction sites in West Bengal will have to keep a doctor and an ambulance on the premises, according to a report dated 16 October 2026 by Urban Acres, which cited the state labour department's directive.
The rule applies to sites with 200 or more workers. State labour minister Arjun Singh conveyed the government's position at a meeting with the developers' body CREDAI, the report said. Developers must ensure immediate medical help is available when an accident or emergency occurs.
Enforcement
- The labour department will carry out surprise inspections
- The directorate of factories can start legal action for non-compliance
Singh was quoted as saying, "We will conduct surprise visits and if we come across violations, action will be taken as per law." The report does not give a compliance deadline or a site-size threshold other than the 200-worker figure.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
If developers meet the requirement by arranging ambulances at their sites, that could create demand for vehicles on site. The report does not say whether developers may hire private operators, so owners should check the details of the directive before assuming so.
Read the full report at the source: Urban Acres
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.