Mumbai: In a landmark public-private partnership aimed at transforming emergency healthcare delivery, SUMEET SSG BVG MAHARASHTRA EMS Pvt Ltd has signed a 10-year concessionaire agreement with the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra.
The collaboration will implement the upgraded Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) 108 Ambulance Service Program, with a planned investment of nearly ₹1,600 crore.
The ambitious project will see the deployment of 1,756 technologically advanced ambulances, designed to deliver rapid response and critical care during the vital golden hour. The rollout will be executed in five phases starting November 2025, covering urban and rural regions across the state.
Each ambulance will be equipped with advanced features such as Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), GPS, RFID, tablet PCs, CCTV, caller location tracking, and TRIAGE systems. Additionally, an integrated tech backend will support Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Vehicle Tracking and Management (VTMS), and real-time patient arrival notifications.
The comprehensive fleet will include:
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances
- Basic Life Support (BLS) units
- Neonatal care vehicles
- First responder bikes
- Boat ambulances for riverine and coastal regions
Looking ahead, the MEMS 108 program aims to incorporate medical drones and helicopter-based emergency medical services, setting a new national standard for healthcare accessibility.
SUMEET SSG BVG MAHARASHTRA EMS
This initiative by SUMEET SSG BVG MAHARASHTRA EMS is poised to revolutionize emergency medical response by delivering high-speed, tech-enabled services across Maharashtra. It also aims to serve as a model for future public-private partnerships (PPPs) in healthcare service delivery.
Sumeet SSG is a strategic joint venture between Sumeet Group Enterprises, operating in over 22 Indian states with a workforce of 50,000+, and SSG Matrix, Europe’s third-largest emergency transport service provider.
With 40+ years of operational expertise, SSG Matrix brings world-class know-how in medical transportation and emergency response systems.
