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Health
Maharashtra Plans Air Ambulance Services on Samruddhi Expressway and Key Highways
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:17 AM
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The Maharashtra government announced plans to introduce air ambulance services along the Samruddhi Expressway and major highways connecting Mumbai, Pune, and Goa, aiming to improve emergency medical response times.
The Maharashtra state government, represented by Minister Sarnaik, unveiled a new initiative to deploy air ambulance services on the Samruddhi Expressway and key highways linking Mumbai, Pune, and Goa. The plan aims to reduce response times for critical medical emergencies by providing rapid aerial transport to hospitals. Officials highlighted that the expressway’s strategic location and high traffic volume make it an ideal corridor for such services. The next phase will involve setting up helipads and coordinating with medical facilities across the region.