NHAI And Amrita Hospital Launch Emergency Training Program For Thousands Of First Responders

NHAI & Amrita Hospital launch ‘Sar Salamat toh Ghar Salamat’ to train ambulance workers in trauma care, strengthening emergency response & reducing road fatalities in India.

NHAI And Amrita Hospital Launch Emergency Training Program For Thousands Of First Responders

Source : ABP

Recognizing the urgent need for a stronger emergency response system in India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, on World Head Injury Awareness Day, March 20. This collaboration marks the launch of ‘Sar Salamat toh Ghar Salamat’, a long-term poly trauma awareness campaign aimed at training thousands of ambulance personnel and first responders in life-saving interventions for road accident victims.

With India recording the highest number of road fatalities globally—approximately 178,000 deaths annually—this initiative is a significant step towards improving emergency response on national highways. A special focus will be given to NHAI ambulance personnel, private ambulance operators, and Haryana Police Patrol vehicles, equipping them with critical skills in trauma care and accident management.

As part of the campaign, over 50 ambulance workers underwent hands-on training on March 23, led by Dr. Gaurav Kakkar, Senior Consultant, Lead Neuro-Anaesthesia & Neurocritical Care, Amrita Hospital. The session covered critical interventions for accident victims and strategies for swift emergency preparedness. The training program will be held every three months, building a nationwide workforce of skilled first responders. The launch was also accompanied by a biker’s rally to spread awareness about road safety.

This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s commitment under the Stockholm Declaration, which aims to reduce road fatalities and injuries by 50% by 2030.

Shri Ajay Tamta, Minister of State, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, highlighted the government’s 4E approach—Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care—as the foundation for reducing road accidents.

“The government has been working dedicatedly with a 4E approach of Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care to reduce the number of road accidents by half. Strategic collaborations with institutions like Amrita Hospital are key to achieving this goal. Emergency preparedness remains a crucial step in preventing accident-related deaths and ambulance workers and the police play a vital role in trauma response. This collaboration ensures they receive specialized training regularly. By improving emergency response, we move closer to safer roads.”

Shri Mohammad Safi, Regional Officer – Delhi, NHAI, emphasized the alarming road accident statistics, particularly on national highways and expressways, which account for 39.2% of all road accidents.

“India’s roads witness alarming fatalities, with the national highways and expressways accounting for 39.2 percent of road accidents, with two-wheelers being the most affected. Strengthening emergency response is essential to reduce these preventable deaths. Through this MoU, we will train ambulance workers in life-saving trauma care. Quick intervention can improve survival rates in accidents. Public awareness and skilled responders together create safer highways. We are committed to supporting road safety through this campaign.”

Swami Vijayamritananda Puri, Amrita Hospital, stressed the importance of timely medical intervention, stating that nearly 50% of road fatalities can be prevented if medical attention is given within the first hour.

“Road safety is more than infrastructure—it is about ensuring that every life matters. Amrita Hospital is committed to training ambulance workers in trauma care. Timely medical intervention increases survival rates significantly, nearly 50 per cent of road fatalities can be averted if medical attention is given within the first hour. This partnership ensures continuous skill-building for emergency responders. Quick, well-trained actions can be the difference between life and death. Through education, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad will remain committed to empower ambulance workers to act effectively nationwide. The program’s large-scale, long-term impact will serve as a model for highway emergency response training across India.”

With this initiative, Amrita Hospitals aims to train thousands of ambulance workers in the coming years. The annual ‘Sar Salamat toh Ghar Salamat’ campaign is expected to significantly boost road safety awareness and emergency preparedness across India.

Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, is India’s largest private multispecialty hospital, spanning 130 acres and offering care across 81 specialties. Guided by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), it houses 2,600 beds, including 534 ICU beds, along with 64 operation theatres and 10 oncology bunkers. Beyond patient care, the hospital is dedicated to medical education, emergency care, and trauma response nationwide.