The air ambulance service had airlifted a total of 62 patients to hospitals. Of these, 19 patients were from Rewa. This level of responsiveness in transporting critical patients wasn’t seen in other districts, limiting the service’s reach to only 13 districts.
Patient Transferred from Bhopal to Nagpur
The air ambulance service was officially launched on 29 May 2024 by CM Dr. Mohan Yadav. The last airlift was on 4 May 2025, transporting Surendra Lodhi, a lung cancer patient from Tappa Manor, Vidisha district, from Bhopal to Nagpur. According to the Principal Health Secretary, Sandeep Yadav, the service will resume with a new agency and advanced facilities. New conditions have been added to the tender.62 Patients Benefitted
Sixty-two patients in the state benefited from the air ambulance service. Free service was provided in 53 cases, while 9 were charged. The service remained limited to 13 districts. Rewa district had the highest number of patients airlifted (19), with 17 receiving free service. The service also assisted 11 patients from Jabalpur, 8 from Bhopal, 6 from Chhatarpur, and 3 each from Gwalior and Delhi. Two patients each were transported from Balaghat, Indore, and Panna, and one each from Betul, Katni, Narsinghpur, Satna, and Ujjain. Cardiovascular diseases accounted for the highest number of cases (14), followed by respiratory illnesses (10) and road accidents (7).
Future Plans
-The agency must provide a helicopter and an aircraft, along with a doctor, paramedics, and a pilot. The ambulance will be available 24/7. -The tender now mandates a twin-engine helicopter capable of night-time airlifts. -Night services will be slightly more expensive for paying patients. A three-year contract will be awarded to the new agency, with a possible one-year extension based on performance. -The ambulance will be based in Bhopal and dispatched as needed.
-A command centre will be established. -Service will be free for Ayushman card holders and paid for others. -The payment rate will be ₹194,500 per flying hour for the helicopter and ₹178,900 per flying hour for the fixed-wing converted flying ambulance. However, these rates are subject to change.
