Chandigarh, August 18, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
In line with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision to enhance road safety and emergency care in the state, the Traffic and Road Safety Wing of Punjab Police, in collaboration with the State Health Agency (SHA) and Map My India, has made Hospitals, empanelled under Farishtey Scheme, searchable on the Mappls Mobile App, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.
He said that this initiative aims to offer seamless navigation assistance, allowing users to locate and reach nearby hospitals quickly, especially in the event of road accidents.
Notably, the Punjab Government had launched this ambitious Farishtey Scheme with the intent of lowering the morbidity rates resulting from injuries sustained in road accidents and providing immediate, hassle-free treatment in the available Government/empanelled private hospitals.
As of now, the Farishtey Scheme has successfully registered 384 hospitals across Punjab, including 238 private and 146 state hospitals. These hospitals, having completed the Punjab Farishtey Scheme Apply Online 2024 process, are now accessible on the Mappls Mobile App.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Traffic and Road Safety Punjab AS Rai, terming this initiative as a significant step in enhancing the emergency response capabilities, said that the integration of Farishtey Hospitals into the Mappls Mobile App will ensure that road accident victims receive timely medical attention, which is critical for saving lives.
The Sadak Surakhiya Force (SSF) will also utilize this system to transport accident victims within the critical golden hours, improving survival rates, he added.
He said that to encourage common people to come forth and help accident victims and save the lives of the victims, such “Farishteys” are being felicitated with cash rewards, commendation certificates and provided immunity from legal complications and police inquiries.
Pertinently, under the Farishtey system, individuals who assist in transporting injured persons to hospitals are being recognized as “Farishta” by the government and rewarded with ₹2,000.
In addition to the general public, the newly launched Sadak Surakhiya Force (SSF) will leverage this online navigation system to transport road accident victims to nearby hospitals, providing crucial assistance within the golden hours and enhancing survival rates. All 144 SSF highway routes are now mapped with Farishtey Empanelled Hospitals, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SHA Babita Kaler said that the collaboration with the Traffic and Road Safety Wing and Map My India will help in significantly improving emergency response by providing advanced navigation technology for locating hospitals.
This development will facilitate the prompt transfer of road accident victims to registered Farishtey Hospitals, she added.
CEO & ED MapmyIndia Rohan Verma by mapping every hospital as a Farishtey Hospital, the navigation company aimed to provide seamless navigation, real-time updates, and precise mapping. This initiative will enhance reliability and user experience, ensuring residents can swiftly access critical healthcare, he said.
