(a) whether the Government have introduced or proposed to be introduced Centralised Accidents and Trauma Services in Delhi particularly in the context of experience in Uphar Cinema tragedy occurred on June 13, 1997, wherein a large number of casualties occurred due to delay in providing adequate medical and other facilities to the victims;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the time by which this facility is likely to be introduced?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a),(b)&(c): There is a Centralised Accidents and Trauma Services (CATS) under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. Accident calls are received through telephone numbers `1099´or `102`. Calls are also received through Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services through wireless sets. CATS has 23 ambulances which are deployed on 23 different location points. The ambulances are equipped with wireless equipments and other sophisticated first-aid equipments. Refresher courses have been arranged for paramedics so that they can deal with any emergency eventualities.