by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, October 30, 2024: SumeetSSG, a joint venture between Sumeet Group Enterprises and Spain-based SSG Matrix today announced their plans to transform emergency medical services in India. Starting in Maharashtra, with a total investment of nearly INR 1600 Cr. to implement the New ‘Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services’ (MEMS) 108 Ambulance Project across the state. SumeetSSG aims to introduce advanced ambulance fleet with specialized medical equipment for use during the critical “golden hour” of emergencies.
These advanced ambulances will be equipped with technologies like Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), tablet PCs, RFID, GPS, caller location tracking, CCTV, and TRIAGE systems. Additionally, they will have inbuilt Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Vehicle Tracking and Management System (VTMS), and patient arrival intimation systems.
The fleet encompasses of advanced life support ambulances (ALS), basic life support ambulances (BLS), neonatal ambulances, first responder bikes, sea and river boat ambulances. The forward integration for MEMS 108 would include medical application drones and helicopter emergency medical services.
The announcement comes amidst the backdrop of ongoing bilateral meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchéz Perez Castejon of Spain, who is on his maiden visit to India.
During his visit to Mumbai for the Spain-India Business Summit, Prime Minister Sánchez personally inspected and unveiled the new fleet set to launch for MEMS 108. He spoke briefly about the importance of advanced healthcare initiatives in India and congratulated the SumeetSSG team for its efforts in advancing this initiative. In his conversation with the SumeetSSG team, he praised this upgrade in healthcare services in India and mentioned his own discussions with Prime Minister Modi regarding the overall improvement of healthcare infrastructure in the country.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Summit Salunke, Vice Chairman, Sumeet Group Enterprises, India, said, “I would like to express my profound gratitude to Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India for hosting Mr. Pedro Sanchez Perez Castejon, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Spain, and his business delegation on their visit to India. We proudly showcased to the Spanish Prime Minister our latest fleet and innovative service models, developed specifically for the Indian market in partnership with SSG, one of Europe’s largest ambulance service operators. This collaboration holds the potential to bring transformative changes to India’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sector. I firmly believe that SumeetSSG will be a game changer in strengthening India-Spain ties and will attract further investments from companies in India’s B2G services sector, aligning with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives of Prime Minister Modiji.”
Echoing his sentiments, Mr. Diego Prieto Jr., Vice Chairman, SSG Matrix SL, Spain, stated, “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the support extended by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modiji to the Spanish business delegation, which included my father, Mr. Diego Prieto Martagon, Chairman, SSG Matrix. He is committed to India’s development-oriented policies and the enhancement of healthcare services. Our partnership with the Sumeet Group will drive meaningful changes that will benefit the wider public. I also extend my gratitude to the leadership of Maharashtra State and the State Public Health Department for their innovative MEMS 108 initiative, which will soon deploy the advanced SumeetSSG ambulance fleet across the region.”
Operating under the State National Health Mission, this program seeks to save lives by ensuring timely stabilization and transport to hospitals for a wide range of health emergencies, including road accidents, severe illnesses, and natural disasters.
The project stands as a new benchmark in emergency medical services in India, promising not only technological advancements and operational efficiency but also a sustainable model for future public-private collaborations for quality service delivery by the service providers. The New MEMS 108 Project will be rolled out across the state in five phases in the coming months.
About Sumeet Group Enterprises: Sumeet Group Enterprises operates across more than 22 states in India, employing over 50,000 people. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative business solutions across various industries.
About SSG Matrix SL, Spain: SSG Matrix is the 2nd largest Emergency Transport Services provider in Spain and 3rd largest in Europe, with +40 years’ experience, specialising in advanced and comprehensive medical solutions for emergency situations, and healthcare services.
