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'''Khilkhilat''' ({{Lit|giggles}})<ref name="Business Standard" /> is the name given to a special kind of [[ambulance]] in the state of [[Gujarat]] in | '''Khilkhilat''' ({{Lit|giggles}})<ref name="Business Standard" /> is the name given to a special kind of [[ambulance]] in the state of [[Gujarat]] in India. Khilkhilat ambulances are specially designed to drop the mother and the newborn child at their home free of cost.<ref name="ToI neo-natal: 'Khilkhilat' van attends">{{cite news |title=Neo-natal: 'Khilkhilat' van attends its first case in Gandhinagar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/khilkhilat-van-attends-its-first-case-in-gandhinagar/articleshow/16284692.cms |access-date=9 September 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=6 September 2012 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Khilkhilat ambulances are pink in color, with cartoons over its body, and funny horn that sounds like a laughing child's voice. It does not a have siren as in common ambulances.<ref>[http://deshgujarat.com/2012/09/04/narendra-modi-dedicates-khilkhilat-amrutam-gmscvideos/ Narendra Modi dedicates Khilkhilat, Amrutam, GMSC(Photos/Videos)]</ref><ref>[http://www.narendramodi.in/i-assure-the-poor-even-in-their-worst-illness-the-government-is-with-them-cm-at-launch-of-health-schemes/ I assure the poor, even in their worst illness, the Government is with them: CM at launch of health schemes]</ref> This ambulance also provides nutrition kit for the newly | Khilkhilat ambulances are pink in color, with cartoons over its body, and funny horn that sounds like a laughing child's voice. It does not a have siren as in common ambulances.<ref>[http://deshgujarat.com/2012/09/04/narendra-modi-dedicates-khilkhilat-amrutam-gmscvideos/ Narendra Modi dedicates Khilkhilat, Amrutam, GMSC(Photos/Videos)]</ref><ref>[http://www.narendramodi.in/i-assure-the-poor-even-in-their-worst-illness-the-government-is-with-them-cm-at-launch-of-health-schemes/ I assure the poor, even in their worst illness, the Government is with them: CM at launch of health schemes]</ref> This ambulance also provides nutrition kit for the newly born and it also includes list of [[vaccines]] to be given at specific times and information about nearby government hospitals.<ref name="ToI neo-natal: 'Khilkhilat' van attends" /> Khilkhilat ambulance is fitted with cushions and LCD screen giving information to the mother and her relatives about childcare.<ref name="ToI neo-natal: 'Khilkhilat' van attends" /> | ||
== Other projects == | == Other projects == | ||
Khilkhilat inspired launching of similar projects in other Indian states. In 2015 [[Maharashtra]] health department announced to launch ''Vatsalaya'' with a similar task to provide free transport to newly | Khilkhilat inspired launching of similar projects in other Indian states. In 2015 [[Maharashtra]] health department announced to launch ''Vatsalaya'' with a similar task to provide free transport to newly born children and their mothers.<ref name="The Indian Express wborn’s first ride">{{cite news |title=State to make a newborn’s first ride home from hospital a special one |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/state-to-make-a-newborns-first-ride-home-from-hospital-a-special-one/ |work=The Indian Express |date=25 February 2015 |access-date=9 September 2021|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:37, 5 February 2022
| Khilkhilat | |
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| Gujarati: ખિલખિલાટ | |
| Commercial? | No |
| Country | India |
Khilkhilat (lit. 'giggles')[1] is the name given to a special kind of ambulance in the state of Gujarat in India. Khilkhilat ambulances are specially designed to drop the mother and the newborn child at their home free of cost.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Khilkjilat ambulance service was started in Gujarat in September 2012 by the state's then Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The project was launched in collaboration with GVK EMRI, a non-profit organisation. During the launch 20 ambulance vans were prepared to provide service and more ambulances were added gradually.[3] In 2012, initially, the project budget was ₹2 billion (US$28 million).[1]
Features[edit | edit source]
Khilkhilat ambulances are pink in color, with cartoons over its body, and funny horn that sounds like a laughing child's voice. It does not a have siren as in common ambulances.[4][5] This ambulance also provides nutrition kit for the newly born and it also includes list of vaccines to be given at specific times and information about nearby government hospitals.[2] Khilkhilat ambulance is fitted with cushions and LCD screen giving information to the mother and her relatives about childcare.[2]
Other projects[edit | edit source]
Khilkhilat inspired launching of similar projects in other Indian states. In 2015 Maharashtra health department announced to launch Vatsalaya with a similar task to provide free transport to newly born children and their mothers.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Modi launches health schemes, says its not poll gimmick". Business Standard India. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Neo-natal: 'Khilkhilat' van attends its first case in Gandhinagar". The Times of India. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "CM forms new body for drug delivery". Indian Express. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ Narendra Modi dedicates Khilkhilat, Amrutam, GMSC(Photos/Videos)
- ↑ I assure the poor, even in their worst illness, the Government is with them: CM at launch of health schemes
- ↑ "State to make a newborn's first ride home from hospital a special one". The Indian Express. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2021.