Greetings from Dr. Maya Tandon, Padma Shri Awardee 2024 for Social Work who serves as the Chairperson of SAHAYTA. This distinguished organization is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of victims involved in road accidents by ensuring prompt and efficient transportation to hospitals for urgent medical care. Following her retirement as the former Head of the Department in Anaesthesia and Superintendent of J K Lon Hospital, SMS Medical College Jaipur in 1995, Dr. Tandon has embarked on a mission to educate countless bystanders in life-saving techniques. SAHAYTA's flagship program, the Basic Life Saving (BLS) Course, meticulously adheres to the standards set by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), thoughtfully tailored to suit the unique requirements of the Indian context. Sahayta has a dedicated team of medical professionals, administration, and trained youth to impart its module of sequential handling in Emergency Medical Care, one of the 5Es of Road Safety, thus significantly contributing to reducing the present road accident mortality and morbidity figures in our country that is a source of grave concern for the Government Departments at the center and in the states. The Supreme Court’s historical decision dated 4th March 2016 for the protection of the person helping the injured (Good Samaritan Law- मददगार कानून) wherein the Good Samaritan taking an injured person to the nearest hospital shall not be asked any questions regarding whatsoever. Good Samaritans shall not be compelled to reveal their name and personal details on the phone or in-person to the police. Police cannot pressure the good Samaritan to become a witness in the accident case and shall not be liable for any civil and criminal liability. Hospital staff shall treat the injured person on a priority basis. Abiding by these directions is now a legal compulsion, or it will be disdain to the honorable Supreme Court’s direction. We also advocate using “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) numbers on mobile device-lock screens. In this way, by calling relatives, bystanders can become the biggest link for them to reach their near and dear ones. Wider publicity will enable these components to percolate widely among the public Care of injuries after a crash is extremely time-sensitive: a delay of minutes can make a difference between life and death. The day demands that the public reach the nearest medical center using their mobiles, such that the seriously injured are transferred as early as possible, as saving a life is more important. Over almost three decades, we have been recognized as Life Savers for our perseverance, leading us to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2024.
A Genuine Request
According to WHO, India leads the world in road deaths, with the age group of 18 to 45 years being the major victims losing their lives—the most productive segment of society. The loss of loved ones cannot be measured even by hefty compensation. Unlike a broken bridge, a life cannot be rebuilt once lost. This is where our NGO steps in—to educate and rectify our behavioral patterns to achieve a responsible citizenry that feels obligated to help accident victims effectively. Considering the grave situation of accidents in the country, the public should come forward to adopt our Basic Life Saving Course and become competent in saving a life instantly at the accident site. This is not happening today because life-saving is a medical component unknown to everyone. Those interested can contact us on our WhatsApp #8949612699.
Name of the beneficiary: SAHAYTA
A/C No.: 674405600068;
IFS Code: ICIC0006744
ICICI Bank, JAIPUR A.R.S. DURGAPURA Branch
