The service has been introduced in 2 provinces of Sri Lanka with grant assistance from Government of India and is being expanded to remaining 7 provinces.
\r\nIndia has given a grant of 22.8 million US dollars - $7.6 million in first phase and 15.2 million dollars for the country-wide expansion being launched 21 July. Under the first phase, 88 ambulances were purchased for the 2 provinces while another 209 ambulances are being provided to cover all districts in the country. |