Gujarat GVK EMRI

The Miracle called 1-0-8

The launch of 108 Services in Gujarat on 29^th August 2007 has heralded a new era of emergency medical care in the state. GVK EMRI and Government of Gujarat came together with the objective of delivering comprehensive, speedy, reliable and quality emergency service in Gujarat. The service has revolutionized the response to the people in distress and impacted the health index of the state directly. GVK EMRI Operates 108 services in 11 states including Gujarat.

The 108 Emergency Service run by GVK EMRI and Government of Gujarat in Public Private Partnership has become a synonym of trust and promptness in responding to all kind of emergencies. The service caters to Police, Fire and Medical emergencies 24X7 all across the state. The model of GVK EMRI is Sense, Reach, Care and follow up with best in class technology and dedicated professionals. 99 % of the calls received on 108 is attended in less than three seconds which is at par with global standards.

One of the crucial differentiator of this service is the passion, integrity, empathy, motivation and professionalism inculcated in its team, which is visible loud and clear.  

Amazed by the efficiency, scale and precision of this service, Dr. C K Prahlad called this project as Gandhian Innovation in Harvard Business Review in its May 10 edition. Piramal Foundation and IIMA awarded this project with Piramal Prize for democratizing health care in India as recent as December 10.

108 has plunged into action to save the precious lives of citizens irrespective of caste or creed during many disasters in Gujarat.

• During serial Bomb Blasts in Ahmedabad, 22 108-Ambulances saved 62 lives. Four of our employees sustained severe injuries while attending these emergencies.
• GVK EMRI Gujarat operation dispatched 15 108 Ambulances along with 65 paramedic to provided relief during Bihar Floods.
• Hooch Tragedy, when adulterated liquor horrified the victims and their innocent families, GVK EMRI pioneered Inter Facility Transport via 6 Advance Life Saving Ambulances and shifted more than 200 victims.
• Its prompt and dedicated services provided relief to citizens of Gujarat whose lives were threatened by Hepatitis B and H1N1 viruses.

Head Quartered at its state of art Emergency Management Centre in Kathwada, Ahmedabad, a strong passionate team of 2600 personnel and a fleet of 453 high-tech Ambulances it  response to more than 70000 Emergencies in a month. The service has directly contributed in reduction of MMR and IMR in Gujarat. Being 35% of the total emergencies belong to pregnancy related the Institutional Deliveries in Gujarat has increased tremendously over last 3 years.

The state of art Emergency Management Centre at Kathwada has become a centre of attraction for people from all walks of life. Students, Corporates, academicians, Helathcare specialist and members of Panchayats and Municipalities visit the centre to keenly observe and witness the success story of this miracle three digit number 1-0-8.