The vehicles will be monitored by women self-help groups which work in remote villages." "It is a matter of pride that on the International Women's Day, we could launch this service, which would be for women and would be provided by women. So far we know, there is no such ambulance service with women drivers in any other district of north Bengal," said the DM. The women drivers, who were present on this occasion, sounded excited. It is a great feeling to work for women residing in villages, particularly during their hour of need.

Source: The Telegraph March 08, 2018 21:22 UTC