PM Modi digitally flags off ambulance services that was promised

Once again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off an ambulance service that was promised digitally.

On Saturday, an India-assisted emergency ambulance service in Sri Lanka was digitally launched by PM Modi.

During the video-conference inaugural event, the project was hailed as a “major achievement” in the development of Indo-Sri Lankan relations.

“During my visit last year, I had promised that India will work for expanding the pre-hospital Emergency Ambulance Service all over Sri Lanka. I am happy that India has fulfilled its promise in a timely manner and we have marked the beginning of the second phase of the service,” he said.

Prime Minister Modi further assured that India has, and will always be the first responder for Sri Lanka. And not only is Sri Lanka a neighbor but a trusted partner of India Modi added.

Among the dignitaries present at the event was Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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India has given a grant of USD 22.8 million- 7.6 million dollars in the first phase and 15.2 million dollars for the country-wide expansion being launched today.

Under the first phase, 88 ambulances have been purchased for the two provinces, while another 209 ambulances are being provided to cover all districts in the country.

The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the countrywide expansion, stated that this is a good example of the Indian success story being transferred to Sri Lanka.

This is the largest Indian grant project in Sri Lanka, after the Indian housing project.

Apart from providing ambulances, the grant also covers the training of manpower in India and meeting operational costs for one year.