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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state has become the first to start ‘Air Health Service’ in rural areas?

A	Bihar
B	Kerala
C	Telangana
D	Odisha

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (air health services). With this scheme, it became one of the first states to provide air ambulance facilities for the poor in the rural interior areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa unveiled the country’s first integrated air ambulance service.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dileep Vishwakarma. Notes: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Mukhyamantri Vayu Swasthya Seva (air health services).

Detailed explanation-4: -Government of Andhra Pradesh in Public Private Partnership with GVK EMRI launched the 108 Emergency Response Service on 15 August 2005 (GVK Press Release). This system was introduced nationwide by former Union Health Minister, Dr.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dr. AP Ranga Rao is credited with first conceptualizing 108 ambulance services in India, having spent 10 years working with the National Health Service in Britain learning about emergency systems.

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