Om Birla, Lok Sabha speaker unveils India’s first JBM electric Medical Mobile Unit
The Medical Mobile Unit, developed under the PM-JAY initiative, aims to provide essential healthcare services, including diagnostics and emergency care, to underserved rural and semi-rural communities across the country.
India’s first JBM Electric Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) was unveiled today in New Delhi. Conceptualized, designed, and developed entirely in India, the MMU aligns with the PM Jan Aarogya Yojna (PM-JAY), the Prime Minister's health initiative focused on improving healthcare access in rural and semi-rural areas.
Mobile Medical Units, a part of the National Health Mission (NHM), aim to deliver healthcare services to underserved, rural, and vulnerable communities. These units function as “Hospitals on Wheels,” reaching people directly at their doorsteps.
JBM Electric Vehicles, a company specializing in e-mobility solutions, showcased the Medical Mobile Unit to key dignitaries, including Shri J.P. Nadda, Minister of Health & Family Welfare; Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs; and Dr. S.K. Sarin, Director of the Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences. Also present were Shri S.K. Arya, Chairman of JBM Group, and Shri Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group.
The MMU is a fully equipped mobile healthcare facility designed to deliver essential medical services, including primary care, diagnostics, and emergency assistance, to remote areas.
To ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery, the MMU includes staff, medicines, advanced medical equipment, teleconsultation capabilities, and necessary logistics. It is equipped with critical medical tools, including a defibrillator, fibroscan, bio-chemistry analyzer, centrifuge, blood transport box, and ECG machine.
JBM Group is a diversified conglomerate based in India, operating across various industries such as automotive, engineering, renewable energy, and e-mobility. Established in 1983, the group has grown into a leading player in its core sectors, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and advanced technology.
In the automotive sector, JBM Group is a prominent supplier of components, systems, and solutions, catering to leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its offerings include sheet metal components, assemblies, chassis systems, and more, supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
The group has also made significant strides in the renewable energy and e-mobility sectors. Through JBM Auto and JBM Solar, it focuses on developing electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy solutions. The company manufactures electric buses and charging infrastructure, contributing to India’s transition to sustainable transportation.
JBM Group emphasizes research and development, operating advanced innovation centers to create cutting-edge technologies. It is committed to contributing to the Make in India initiative, with a strong focus on local manufacturing and skill development.
With a vision to drive growth through responsible business practices, JBM Group continues to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s industrial landscape and sustainable future.
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By Autocar Professional Bureau
21 Dec 2024
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Ketan Thakkar
