Birra village received a new ambulance service on Diwali. District Panchayat Vice President Gagan Jaipuria provided the ambulance using 15th Finance Commission funds. It will serve Birra and nearby rural areas, which previously lacked emergency medical transport. A committee will manage the ambulance's operation and maintenance. The launch event took place at Chandi Dai Temple, where Indian Leprosy Prevention Association Secretary Sudhir Dev flagged off the vehicle. Jaipuria mentioned a similar service in Bamhanidih area running since Covid times. To use the ambulance service, residents can contact the local committee for assistance. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 05:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Birra village received a new ambulance service on Diwali
- District Panchayat Vice President Gagan Jaipuria provided the ambulance using 15th Finance Commission funds
- It will serve Birra and nearby rural areas, which previously lacked emergency medical transport