Nagpur: Maharashtra is planning to introduce an air ambulance service on the Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg from early 2027 to ensure faster medical assistance for accident victims.
The proposed service will also cover the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and Mumbai–Goa Highway, strengthening emergency medical response on some of the state’s major road corridors.
The initiative aims to help critically injured motorists reach hospitals and trauma care centres faster, particularly during the crucial ‘golden hour’ after an accident, when timely treatment can significantly improve survival chances.
The state government is working towards finalising standard operating procedures, securing necessary approvals and initiating the tender process. Preparations are also expected to include identifying trauma care centres, selecting service providers and coordinating emergency response operations among the concerned departments.
For Nagpur, the proposed service could prove particularly significant as the Samruddhi Mahamarg connects the city with Mumbai across a long highway corridor. Air evacuation could help reduce delays in transporting critically injured accident victims to specialised medical facilities.
The service is targeted for launch in early 2027. Its effectiveness will depend on operational readiness, the availability of medical facilities and coordination between emergency response teams.
