One of the most successful initiatives is the GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI). Based on the on Public Private Partnership Model, this non profit organization has helped thousands of people. GVK EMRI is the largest professional emergency service provider in India. Through a single number (108), it attends to medical, police and fire emergencies. For the states where EMRI present, the number 108 is synonymous with the premier emergency services.

Currently operational in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The service would shortly be operational in Uttar Pradesh, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. GVK has vision of extending this service to other parts of the country also.

With a backbone of modern technology, state-of-the-art ambulances and highly trained professionals, EMRI is extremely proficient service. This service has been a boon for the common man ever since its inception. The future plans for this unique institution go beyond extending this service in other states. EMRI will evolve into a research and training institute. The aim is to provide world-class professional emergency services throughout the country.

No. of partnering States : 12 States and 2 Union Territories

No. of ambulances : 3,023

No of emergencies handled till date : 16244137(Inception to Till 21st Nov’11)

No of emergencies handled per day : 10222

No of lives saved per day : 300

As of now, one emergency dispatch is made by GVK EMRI every 8 seconds on an average to provide assistance in emergency.

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