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Dial 108 for fire, police and medical aid

By Nanda Kirati Dewan |
Emergency Management Research Institute (EMRI) in association with NHRM and Health and Family Welfare department of the Assam Government on Thursday was launched "Mrityunjoy 108" emergency response services in the state.

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and health minister Dr. Himanata Bishwa Sharma flagged off 20 Mrituinjoy 108 ambulances from Machkhowa ITA Complex. EMRI is available on dialing 108 helpline number accessible from both cellular and landline phones will take care of police, fire and medical assistances.

Later in a media conference at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex Venkat Changavalli; EMRI CEO briefed the project. 23 private hospitals have been tied up with EMRI to facilitate medical assistance and the numbers is sure to increase.

At least 1800 youths have been employed as of now in Guwahati to facilitate these services.

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Rajib Dutta's picture

Submitted by Rajib Dutta on Mon, 15/12/2008 - 21:14
108 will really benefit the masses. Thanks for the article.
Riazul Islam Barbhuiya's picture

Submitted by Riazul Islam Ba... on Sat, 14/02/2009 - 20:42
108 services is a miracle in the health history of assam.It can assist more sick person of remote villages in assam.
pankaj kalita's picture

Submitted by pankaj kalita on Thu, 09/12/2010 - 01:59
I reely appreciate for this kind of fasility still in assam , so i thing proud for the state govment basicaly thanks health minister Dr. Himanata Bishwa Sharma . i have drem fo join this orgonijation.

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