- The Telangana government has launched ‘Project Sanjeevani’ to pilot the country’s first fully integrated trauma care and highway rescue protocol on a stretch of NH-44.
- The launch of the project was a part of Telangana’s ‘Arrive Alive’ Road Safety Week (April 13–17) under the 99-Day Action Plan (Praja Palana Pragati Pranalika).
What is Project Sanjeevani?
- Project Sanjeevani will be piloted by SaveLIFE Foundation in collaboration with the State government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), with support from Vertis Foundation, on a 251 km stretch of NH-44 between Hyderabad and Adilabad — one of India’s highest-burden highway corridors for road crash fatalities.
- The pilot is designed to serve as a replicable national model, with the aim of scale-up across other national highway corridors in Telangana and across India.
Key Features of Project SanJeevani:
- Deployment of advanced ambulances along highways
- Quick response teams for emergencies
- Improved coordination between hospitals and emergency services
- Focus on the “golden hour” for accident victims
Why It Matters:
Road accidents remain a major concern in India. Timely medical intervention can significantly reduce fatalities, making this initiative crucial for public safety.
Future Outlook:
Project SanJeevani is expected to serve as a model for other states, promoting better trauma care systems across India.