BSVT inaugurates vertical transportation training courses in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Bharat School of Vertical Transportation (BSVT) launched a series of specialized courses during a function held at Lalit Ashok Hotel on Wednesday. The event marked the inauguration of India's first training center dedicated to vertical transportation.
CEO of BSVT, Santosh Kumar, highlighted the institute's goal to address the educational and employment needs of students. "Every year, 10 to 12 lakh students complete SSLC in our state. Out of these, over 3 lakh students opt for PUC, and for the remaining students, BSVT offers hope for their future. Our aim is to train and employ at least one lakh individuals annually and send them abroad," he stated.
Kumar emphasized the importance of adapting to the digital era, which allows global connectivity. "Our organization has established the first training center in Bangalore, dedicated to vertical transportation. The objective of BSVT is to revolutionize the vertical transportation industry through education and training. We are committed to providing high-quality education and career opportunities with our unique curriculum and strong industry relationships," he added.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Karnataka State Government Labor Minister Santhosh Lad, Bangalore Development Authority Chairman and Shanti Nagar MLA NA Harris, retired IPS officer and former Bangalore Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, and Karnataka State Guarantee Implementation Authority Vice Chairman SR Mehroz Khan. BSVT Managing Director Mohammed Mushtaque extended a warm welcome to the guests and other attendees.
Presiding over the event, Minister Santosh Lad commended BSVT for offering a diploma course in vertical transportation for the first time in the country. He emphasized the need to address skill shortages in the industry and encouraged partnerships with national and international institutions to enhance employment opportunities. He also mentioned that SC and ST students receiving skill training at BSVT would be included in the government's "Ashadeep Yojana" and provided with stipends.
The courses offered by BSVT include:
- Diploma in Vertical Transportation Technology
- Upskilling Program in Vertical Transportation - Maintenance
- Upskilling Program in Vertical Transportation - Testing Commissioning
- Advanced Course in Lift Installation
- Vertical Transportation - Modernization Program
- Safety Compliance in Vertical Transportation
- Rescue Operation Training Program
BSVT has partnered with several vertical transportation companies worldwide to provide valuable internship and job opportunities for students.
The event concluded with BSVT MD Mohammed Mushtaque honoring the guests and expressing gratitude for their support.
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Woman in labour dies while being transported in ambulance lacking oxygen support
Palghar (PTI): A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Maharashtra's Palghar district died while being taken to hospital in an ambulance which was not equipped with oxygen and other necessary facilities, authorities said on Wednesday.
Palghar's Civil Surgeon Dr Ramdas Marad said the health department has repeatedly raised concerns with authorities about the lack of specialised ambulances in the region.
The woman, who was in labour pain, was brought to a rural hospital here in a critical state on Tuesday evening.
"If she had come earlier, we could have saved her," the health official said.
Palghar Lok Sabha member Dr Hemant Savara said the health department should take necessary action into the matter and ambulance services should have adequate facilities.
Pinki Dongarkar, resident of Sarni village, went into labour on Tuesday evening.
Her family immediately rushed her to Kasa rural hospital, but due to the critical nature of her condition, the staff there referred her to neighbouring Silvassa city (in the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu) for further medical attention.
However, despite frantic attempts by her family to secure an ambulance equipped with oxygen and necessary medical facilities through the '108' emergency service, their requests went unanswered, a health official said.
They were eventually provided with a regular ambulance by the Kasa rural hospital.
While en route to Silvassa, the woman succumbed to complications and the foetus also did not survive, health officials confirmed.
Dr Marad said the woman was brought to the Kasa rural hospital in a critical state.
According to him, the woman suffered from a condition called Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD), where the foetus died in the womb. The exact time of the foetal death could not be determined.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the woman was semi-conscious and showed signs of severe infection.
On issues with the 108 emergency ambulance services, which are privately operated, Dr Marad said the ambulance might have been unavailable due to high demand.
The health department has repeatedly raised concerns with authorities about the lack of specialised ambulances in the region, he said.
Talking to PTI, Palghar BJP MP Savara said, "This is a very sad incident. The health department should take necessary action in this connection. Also, such an incident should not happen in future for this reason."
"The ambulance services should have adequate oxygen and cardiac support facilities. Also, a doctor is required to accompany the patient. I will follow it up with the government," he said.
CPI (M) leader Vinod Nikole, the newly-elected assembly member from Dahanu in Palghar, said he had raised the issue in the House during his last term, but no action was taken.
He criticised the government over "indifference" towards improving healthcare facilities, particularly in tribal areas, and accused the state of prioritising other programmes, such as the Ladki Bahin Yojana, over the urgent needs of healthcare in rural regions.
