The Magh Mela-2022, the 47-day annual religious fair will that formally concluded with the Maha Shivratri bathing, started on 1st March 2022. . Pragya raj Mela Authority (PMA) were determined to ensure that seers, pilgrims and devotees visiting the fair get best of the facilities, and left no stones unturned for the safety of devotees.
Ziqitza Health Care Limited is a pioneer in providing emergency medical transport services in India , was awarded with a tender to operate and manage 30 Ambulances, 2 ALS & 28 BLS, during this Magh Mela Utsav in Pragya raj, Ziqitza also runs 250 Advance Life-support Ambulances in the state under the Public Private Partnership model with Uttar Pradesh Government since 2021.
The Magh Mela is one of the largest religious congregations in India, attended by millions. The over month-long fair is marked by the construction of a massive tented township, complete with cottages, huts, platforms, civic facilities, administrative and security measures. It is organized immaculately by the government, the local authorities and the police. Lakhs of devotees took a dip at the Sangam on the fifth and penultimate bathing day of Magh Purnima during the ongoing Magh Mela. According to mela Adhikari’s around 15 lakh devotes had came take the holy bath. The police personnel were under strict instructions to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims in the mela area and their exit points. They were also directed to manage traffic in the city to avoid any stampedes. Also, Ziqitza’s team strategically deployed the Ambulances and the trained crew (drivers and paramedic) placed at various entry & exit points to reach any emergency situation in the shortest possible time.
Deepak Kharbanda, Project Head -Uttar Pradesh, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd, explains whether you talk about concerts, carnivals, trade shows, or festive celebrations, and any such holy festive fair often give way to an excessively chaotic environment and ambiance. Stampedes, fires, and other unforeseen calamities have ensued, resulting in injury, both major and minor ones, and even deaths, on several occasions. The presence of appropriate emergency services, and more specifically, fully equipped ambulances with highly trained paramedics, in such instances, definitely plays an active role in bringing down the casualties and fatalities which had taken place.
Speaking about the importance of Ambulance on Event site, Mr. Chandan Datta – Head of Government Business, Ziqitza Limited said “Simple steps like ensuring ready Ambulance facility onsite with professional medical practitioners can help save lives during any medical emergency at large events drastically. Availability of well-equipped ambulance will help in timely management of medical emergencies. Also We would like to thank Uttar Pradesh Government and Prayagraj Mela Authority (PMA) Committee for giving us the opportunity to serve the people during a Holy festival of Magh Mela.“
About Ziqitza Healthcare Limited
Ziqitza Health Care Limited (ZHL), has been one of the leading players in India’s Emergency Medical Services industry since 2005. ZHL Rajasthan & Ziqitza limited Rajasthan also have appreciated Ziqitza Uttar Pradesh team for serving lakhs of devotees during the Magh Mela Utsav. Ziqitza is a “one-stop integrated healthcare solution” for corporate or government that include Integrated Emergency Services and Corporate Health Solutions. The service network includes 3,300 ambulances, state of art Helpline centres and medical mobile units that services 2 customers every second in India. We work with multiple state governments and 75 corporate clients in India and Gulf. Ziqitza is winner of Global Real impact Awards and Times Social Impact Award. Ziqitza Rajasthan had similar experience in handling events.
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