Air Chief VR Chaudhari inaugurates IAF’s EMRS in Bengaluru
The system establishes a single 24x7 pan-IAF Helpline dedicated to providing immediate assistance to IAF personnel and their dependents during medical emergencies.
IAF’s EMRS in Bengaluru: 24/7 Helpline for Emergency Medical Guidance
In a significant development, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, unveiled the IAF’s EMRS in Bengaluru. This cutting-edge system establishes a single pan-IAF Helpline, available 24/7, to serve IAF personnel and their dependents during medical emergencies. This helpline will provide expert medical guidance, quick evacuation, and prompt definitive care.
The Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) operates based on the nature of the emergency, ensuring that the trained medical team responds promptly from the nearest medical establishment. This initiative underscores the IAF’s commitment to incorporating technology for high-quality healthcare delivery during critical situations.
Visit to C-DOT Delhi Campus
Earlier, in March, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari visited the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus. C-DOT, as the premier telecom Research and Development center of the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications, plays a pivotal role in advancing indigenous, secured telecom solutions. These solutions are vital for critical infrastructure, including defense communications and cybersecurity.
During the visit, CEO Rajkumar Upadhyay presented a comprehensive overview of C-DOT’s diverse telecom product portfolio and key security solutions. These include real-time detection of malware through security operation centers, enterprise security centers for mitigating threats and attacks, quantum key distribution, and post-quantum cryptography. The discussion covered essential aspects such as 4G and 5G core and radio access networks, disaster management solutions, optical transport, and switching and routing systems.
The visit culminated in a live demonstration of these solutions, emphasizing their functional capabilities. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari engaged with senior C-DOT officials, emphasizing the need for better synergy between C-DOT and the Air Force. As the landscape shifts from network-centric to data-centric in modern warfare, integrating futuristic and advanced secured communication solutions becomes paramount. The Air Chief’s vision is in line with C-DOT’s commitment to developing top-notch security solutions customized to the Air Force’s needs.
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