Chennai: In an effort to reduce maternal and neo-natal mortality, the State Government has allotted Rs. 77.59 crore for ambulance services.
“The free pick up and drop back facilities made available through 108 ambulances and government ambulances have benefited 6.40 lakh persons including 1.59 lakh ante-natal mothers and 15,365 sick neonates till now. Rs. 77.59 crore has been allocated for this scheme in the budget,” Finance Minister O. Paneerselvam announced. |
